Gautami Kapoor dances to go ‘stress-free’; can it really help?

Kapoor’s stress-free wide smiles intrigued us so we talked to some experts to determine whether dancing really can relieve stress and make your body feel lighter.

According to fitness trainer Jiggyasa Gupta, as dancing is a form of physical activity, it can help reduce stress by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. “It boosts cardiovascular health, flexibility, strength, and balance,” she tells indianexpress.com.

Fitness trainer Utsav Agrawal explains that dancing is not just a physical but also a mentally-stimulating pursuit that challenges the brain, enhancing cognitive function, memory, and concentration. “It fosters self-confidence and self-esteem through the mastery of new movements, leading to a positive self-image and improved body confidence,” he says.

Agrawal stresses that you cannot ignore the social element of dancing as it offers opportunities for social interaction, connection, and a sense of belonging. Stressing that it provides an outlet for emotional expression and catharsis, he adds that it “allows individuals to process and release emotions in a nonverbal and creative way”.

See for yourself:

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Gautami Kapoor (@gautamikapoor)

Whatever kind of dancing you want to do, whether that is in your bathroom or in a class, it is essential that you must make it a habit and stick to it to live a happier life, according to Gupta, “Even 5 minutes of practice per day will do wonders”, she says.

She adds that dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes, having a wide range of physical, and mental benefits including improved condition of the heart and lungs, increased muscular strength and endurance, and motor fitness, increased aerobic fitness, along with improved balance and spatial awareness, increased physical confidence.

📣 For more lifestyle news, follow us on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook and don’t miss out on the latest updates!