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Congratulations Ada + Shruti: Doonya Challenge Winners!

For the last three months, Doonya NYC and DC have been running a challenge for students looking to get in the best shape of their lives! They committed themselves to a fitness test pre and post challenge, coming to Doonya classes 3-4 times per week, cross-training on their days off, documenting their meals, and documenting…

May 15, 2013

Doonya Choreography Breakdown: “Balam Pichkari” Preview

Everyone on the Doonya staff is OBSESSED with the soundtrack from the upcoming film Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani! One of our favorite songs from the album is "Balam Pichkari!" We could write all the reasons we love it, but why not hear it straight from Kajal and then watch a glimpse of her choreography.

May 09, 2013

10 Uses for Ghee: The Bollywood Miracle Fat

Ghee is to South Asian households what Land O'Lakes is to America. Ghee is butter that has been clarified. What that means is that the butter has been boiled and then simmered until clear-golden and any solids have sunk to the bottom. Things like Ghee, butter, oil, lard, etc have a terrible rep in the…

May 07, 2013

Doonya Mother’s Day Secret Weapon

Flowers, chocolate and breakfast in bed are all great gifts, but the one gift every mom wants is TIME with their kids. Especially on Mother's Day! This year, in addition to the fancy dinner out, try doing something active with your mom. Go for a walk, make something together, or -- do what we love…

May 06, 2013

Bollywood Workout Move: Doonya’s Guitar Step

A Doonya favorite step we use in our routines is the "Guitar" step. Not only is the step perfect for your Bollywood rock star moment, it also works your body if you keep your form strong. Make sure that you have your core drawn in and you're leaned forward to maintain a flat back in…

May 02, 2013

You Won’t Believe It’s Healthy: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Spring is officially here. In a farewell to winter, we are baking with one of our favorite cold weather staples – pumpkin. We’re creating a healthier version of pumpkin chocolate chip bars by substituting avocado for butter. It may sound strange, but butter and mashed avocado have the same creamy texture, which makes it a…

April 30, 2013

8 Years of Friendship, Fitness and Fun: Priya + Kajal’s Anniversary

Happy Anniversary, Priya + Kajal. Love (and posted by), Rohan Eight years ago today, Priya and Kajal met for the first time at a coffee shop in DC. By the end of their java date, they were partners. From teaching in apartment living rooms and students' basements to appearing on Oprah, Dr. Oz and The…

April 24, 2013

Pre-workout Protein Energy Balls

A Doonya workout, like any exercise regime takes a lot of energy out of you. To make sure you get the most out of your workout, it's crucial that you plan to fuel your body with the right nutrients. One question we get a lot from our students is: what do we eat before coming…

April 18, 2013

Lower Body Workout: Kudiye Di Kurti

"Kudiye Di Kurti" relies on you losing yourself in the Bollywood moment as much as watching your form. In this song, let go and focus on expression and nuanced hand motions that tell the story of a guy trying to woo a girl. You will call out to the girl with your arms asking her…

April 16, 2013

Moves: Bollywood Arms

The song "Vele" from Student of the Year features two of Bollywood's hottest young actors. What one of their best assets? Their arms. So it's no surprise that this song gets us in the mood to work out our bis and tris in the hopes of developing bulging muscles. Remember to take these workouts at…

April 08, 2013

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