Dance. Celebrate. Shine This Navratri!
Learn Garba in Bangalore with Jigisha and Pooja. Our Weekend Garba Workshops take you from your very first Taali (clap) to confident, graceful Garba and Dandiya Raas.
Looking for a Garba workshop for your community or apartment? Request a custom quote (minimum 10+ learners).
Jigisha and Pooja present the Weekend Navratri Garba Workshop in Bangalore, your last chance to learn Garba steps with us before Navratri 2026. Two weekend batches are confirmed at Skycore Pilates Studio in BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bengaluru. Learn the complete set of steps over one weekend, from Two Taali and Three Taali to Sanedo, Hinch, Dodhiyu, Timli and Dandiya Raas.
Workshop 1
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2026
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on both days
Workshop 2
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on both days
Location: Skycore Pilates Studio, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bangalore
No. 946, Above Ramraj, 4th Floor, 16th Main Road Junction, Kuvempu Nagar, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076. The venue is easy to reach from Koramangala, HSR Layout, Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Silk Board, Madiwala, Arekere, Gottigere and Bannerghatta Road.
Contact for details: Jigisha +91 99008 73472 or Pooja +91 99803 94354. Don't miss this chance to learn Garba before Navratri 2026.
Every Garba workshop is customised from 3 hours to up to 6 hours based on your learning requirements and your current level of Garba knowledge, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer.
| Workshop duration | Customised from 3 hours up to 6 hours, based on your learning requirements |
| Days and season | Weekend-only workshops, Saturdays and Sundays, running through September 2026 and the first two weeks of October 2026 |
| Levels | Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. The plan is set after we understand your level |
| Minimum group size | Minimum 10 people are required for us to conduct a batch, as we need to form a circle to give you the best Garba learning experience |
| Ideal batch size | Between 10 and 25 people per Garba workshop for the most effective learning |
Tell us your interest and objective, and we will guide you to the most optimum learning experience so you learn Garba exactly as you expect.
Every year the music starts and the circle forms, and everyone wants to be the one who moves with ease. This is your year. Across focused weekend sessions, you will build rhythm, footwork and confidence step by step, so that when Navratri arrives you are not watching from the side, you are leading the circle. This is the third year of Garba workshops by Jigisha and Pooja, and this season we are running Weekend Garba Workshops in South Bangalore, and at apartments and communities on request.
Weekend Garba Workshops with Jigisha and Pooja. Send an enquiry for the schedule and details.
Format
Weekend Garba Workshops
Timing
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on both days
Batches
26 and 27 September 2026, 3 and 4 October 2026
Venue
Skycore Pilates Studio, BTM Layout, Bangalore
Style
Traditional and modern Garba
Level
Beginners to advanced, all welcome
Garba is a devotional folk dance from Gujarat, performed in circles around a lamp or an image of the Goddess during Navratri. The movement is built on simple repeating patterns of steps and claps, called Taali (clap), that grow richer as the tempo rises. Two Taali, Three Taali, Sanedo, Hinch, Dodhiyu and Timli are the classic patterns danced across Gujarat and now in every Indian city, including Bangalore.
Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on 11th October. Learning in September gives you a full month of practice before the nine nights start, so the steps feel natural rather than rushed. You arrive with stamina for long nights, confidence in every formation, and the freedom to enjoy the music instead of counting beats.
Everyone starts together and progresses at a pace that suits the group.
Posture, rhythm, Two Taali (clap) and comfortable movement in a circle.
Three Taali, Hinch, Sanedo and smooth transitions between steps.
Dodhiyu, Timli, Trikoniya, speed variations and Dandiya Raas patterns.
Formations, turns, expression and full choreography training to get you performance ready. Please note: there is no stage performance in this workshop.
Warm up routines, Garba posture, rhythm sense and the Two Taali (clap) foundation step.
Three Taali, Hinch and Sanedo with music, plus footwork drills and stamina work.
Dodhiyu, Timli, Trikoniya, Dandiya Raas basics and partner coordination.
Speed variations, formations, turns, expression and a complete Garba sequence.
The day wise plan is indicative and may be adapted by the instructors based on the group's pace and progress.
Not ready for the full 20-day batch? Join a compact 2-week, 13-hour Garba crash course designed to get you Garba-ready before Navratri. We cover the essentials: posture, rhythm, Two Taali, Three Taali, basic turns and simple formations so you can step into any Garba circle with confidence.
A focused beginner-friendly schedule that fits busy routines and quickly builds dance confidence.
Perfect for apartments, gated communities, corporate teams, forums and private groups. Minimum 10 people required.
Clubhouse, office cafeteria, terrace or banquet hall. We bring the music, structure and energy to you.
We can conduct custom 2-day weekend (6-hour) workshops based on your requirements. The location can be on-premises at your apartment or community hall, at your corporate premises, or at a suitable central location in JP Nagar as decided by us. Minimum 10 learners required.
Select "2-week 13 Hours Garba workshop (only on demand, minimum 10 people)" in the enquiry form.
Planning a Navratri celebration, a Dandiya night, an employee engagement day or a cultural festival at work? We conduct corporate Garba classes on-premises across Bangalore, from Bommanahalli and Electronic City to Koramangala, HSR Layout, JP Nagar, Bannerghatta Road, Whitefield and Outer Ring Road. Our instructors come to your office, cafeteria, terrace, atrium or banquet hall with the music, the structure and the festive energy, and get your teams Garba-ready in a few guided sessions.
A Corporate Garba Workshop works beautifully as a health, wellness and community get-together initiative for your enterprise: employees move, de-stress, laugh and bond together while learning a joyful traditional dance. Sessions run on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) through September 2026 and the first two weeks of October 2026, and each workshop is customised from 3 hours to 6 hours to fit your team.
Zero travel for your employees. We work with the open space you already have and adapt the choreography to the floor area available.
A 60 to 90 minute fun Garba session, a 2-week 13-hour beginner course, or a multi-week batch that builds up to a full team choreography.
From a single department of 10 people to large groups in batches. Minimum 10 participants for an on-premises corporate Garba workshop.
An open indoor or covered space, a basic sound system or speaker with an audio input, and a confirmed participant list. Everything else, including instruction, music selection, warm up and the choreography plan, is handled by us. Pricing for corporate Garba workshops is quoted per programme based on team size, number of sessions, location within Bangalore and the format you choose.
Select "Corporate Garba Workshop" in the enquiry form, or call Jigisha on +91 99008 73472. Looking for workplace wellness beyond Garba? See our Corporate Yoga programmes.
Step onto the Navratri dance floor with rhythm, energy and confidence.
No matter your experience level, come learn, practise and enjoy.
| Aspect | Garba | Dandiya Raas |
|---|---|---|
| Props | None, hands and claps | A pair of decorated sticks |
| Formation | Circles around the lamp | Pairs and rotating rows |
| When danced | Usually before the aarti | Usually after the aarti |
| Core patterns | Two Taali, Three Taali, Hinch, Sanedo | Stick strikes with partner timing |
| In this workshop | Covered in depth across 20 days | Basics and partner coordination covered |
Founder, Yoga With Jigisha · RYT200 Yoga Alliance USA
Jigisha leads yoga, sound healing and Garba workshops in Bangalore. Her teaching brings together rhythm, breath and body awareness, which makes learning Garba both joyful and easy on the body. This is the third year she is conducting Garba workshops along with Pooja.
Founder, Art à la crème · Custom Cake Artist · Co-instructor, Garba Workshop
Pooja Singh Rawal co-leads the Garba workshop with Jigisha for the third consecutive year. She focuses on step breakdowns, formations and group coordination, so that every participant, beginner or experienced, finds their rhythm in the circle.
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Garba workshop moments with Jigisha and Pooja, Bangalore
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Short on time on weekdays? Learn Garba over the weekend. Focused weekend sessions take you from basic posture and Two Taali (clap) to confident Garba and Dandiya Raas steps, ready for Navratri.
Saturday session
Weekend batch
Schedule shared on enquiry
Sunday session
Weekend batch
Schedule shared on enquiry
We can also come to you
This weekend Garba workshop can be conducted at your apartment, community centre or gated community clubhouse anywhere in Bangalore. Minimum 10 learners required.
| Workshop | Weekend Garba Workshop Bangalore 2026 |
| Season | Navratri 2026 season, weekend batches |
| Days | Weekends, Saturday and Sunday sessions |
| Schedule | Shared on enquiry |
| Venue | Skycore Pilates Studio, No. 946, 4th Floor, 16th Main Road, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076 |
| Instructors | Jigisha Parikh and Pooja Singh Rawal |
| Community batches | Custom Garba workshops for your community or apartment, minimum 10+ learners |
| Level | Beginner to advanced, all ages welcome |
| Details | Send an enquiry and we will share the complete workshop details. |
| Contact | Jigisha: +91 99008 73472 · Pooja: +91 99803 94354 (Call or WhatsApp) |
Garba is one of the few workouts where the hands and the feet move in synchronised rhythm while the whole body stays in constant motion. That combination trains cardio, coordination, core stability and stamina at the same time, and it never feels like exercise because the music carries you. Our Garba classes in Bangalore give you a genuine one hour cardio session, five evenings a week.
Light Garba
307
calories burned
Slow Two Taali (clap) rounds, warm up tempo
Medium Garba
444
calories burned
Three Taali, Hinch and Sanedo at festive tempo
Intensive Garba
580
calories burned
Fast Dodhiyu, Timli, Trikoniya and Dandiya Raas
Estimates use standard MET values for folk dance. Actual burn varies with age, fitness, tempo and effort. This is a guide, not medical advice.
Calories shown for one hour, for a body weight of 60 kg to 75 kg.
| Activity | Intensity (MET) | Calories per hour | What it trains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garba, light tempo | 4.5 | 230 to 290 kcal | Warm up, rhythm and joint mobility |
| Garba, medium tempo | 6.5 | 330 to 420 kcal | Steady cardio with hand and feet synchronisation |
| Garba, intensive tempo | 8.5 | 430 to 550 kcal | High cardio, stamina and full body conditioning |
| Brisk walking | 4.3 | 220 to 280 kcal | Basic cardio, lower body only |
| Cycling, moderate | 6.8 | 350 to 440 kcal | Leg strength and cardio |
| Zumba or aerobic dance | 7.3 | 370 to 470 kcal | Cardio and coordination |
| Running, 8 km per hour | 8.3 | 420 to 540 kcal | High cardio, high joint impact |
Hand and feet synchronisation
Claps, turns and footwork on the same beat sharpen coordination and brain body timing.
Low impact, high output
Continuous movement without the joint pounding of running, so it suits most fitness levels.
Core, calves and posture
The Garba stance keeps the core engaged and strengthens calves, thighs and back.
Mood and stress relief
Music, rhythm and community release stress far better than a treadmill ever will.
We conduct custom Garba workshops in apartment communities, gated societies, clubhouses, schools and corporate offices across Bangalore. Your residents learn Garba in Bangalore right at home, on your schedule, in your clubhouse or open area, with a batch plan built around your Navratri calendar. A minimum of 10 learners is required for a custom community batch.
Minimum 10+ learners
Ideal batch size is 15 to 40 residents per session.
At your venue
Clubhouse, party hall, terrace, basement or open lawn.
Flexible plan
One off session, weekend batch or a full 20 day course.
You can also message us on Instagram about Garba classes at @yogawithjigisha or @artalacreme.
In the enquiry form below, select "Garba Workshop in your apartment or community" so we can send you a custom quote with dates, batch size and pricing.
Fill this quick form to join the Garba classes in Bangalore, or to request a custom quote for a Garba workshop in your community or apartment (minimum 10+ learners). We will reply on WhatsApp.
Skycore Pilates Studio, BTM Layout, Bangalore
No. 946, 4th Floor, 16th Main Road, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bengaluru 560076. Easy access from Koramangala, HSR Layout, Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Silk Board, Bannerghatta Road and Hosur Road
Dancers from across South Bangalore have learnt Garba with Jigisha and Pooja, from complete beginners to community performers.
"I had never danced Garba before and I was nervous about looking silly. Jigisha and Pooja broke down the Two Taali step so patiently that by the end of the first week I was dancing in the circle with everyone else."
Nidhi S.
Akshayanagar, Bangalore
"The structure is what won me over. Every session builds on the previous one, so basics, then rhythm, then formations. Nothing feels rushed and nothing feels repeated for the sake of it."
Rakesh M.
JP Nagar, Bangalore
"One hour of Garba is a serious workout. My stamina improved noticeably in three weeks and I lost inches without stepping into a gym. It is the most enjoyable cardio I have done."
Sneha K.
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
"We joined as a couple and the Dandiya Raas partner work was our favourite part. The coordination drills made us look genuinely practised at our society Navratri event."
Priya and Aditya
HSR Layout, Bangalore
"Being Gujarati, I was particular about authenticity. Sanedo, Hinch, Dodhiyu and Timli were all taught in the traditional style with proper posture and expression. That detail matters."
Meera J.
Arekere, Bangalore
"The biggest change is confidence. Earlier I would stand at the edge of the Garba circle. Now I lead a row and enjoy the music instead of counting steps in my head."
Deepika R.
Gottigere, Bangalore
"The energy in the studio is contagious. Great music, warm people and two instructors who remember your name and correct you individually. I looked forward to it every evening after work."
Ananya P.
Koramangala, Bangalore
"I joined with my daughter and my mother in law. All three of us were comfortable because the steps are adapted for every age and fitness level. Rare to find a class that works for a family together."
Kavita and family
Hulimavu, Bangalore
"We booked a custom Garba workshop for our apartment clubhouse before Navratri. Punctual, well organised and they had over sixty residents dancing together in four sessions. We will repeat it next year."
Cultural Committee
Gated community, Hosur Road, Bangalore
The Weekend Garba Workshop Bangalore 2026 by Yoga With Jigisha runs as weekend batches through the Navratri 2026 season at Skycore Pilates Studio, BTM Layout, Bangalore, and can also be conducted at your apartment, community centre, gated community clubhouse or corporate premises. It is taught by Jigisha Parikh and Pooja, covers traditional and modern Garba as well as Dandiya Raas basics, and is open to complete beginners through to advanced dancers. To join, fill the enquiry form on this page or message Jigisha on +91 99008 73472 or Pooja on +91 99803 94354 on WhatsApp.
Serving dancers across South Bangalore, including Akshayanagar, Suraksha Nagar, Begur, Begur Road, Begur-Hulimavu Road, Manipal County Road, Dodda Thogur, Kudlu Gate, Singasandra, Bommanahalli and Hosa Road, and across wider South Bangalore including Hulimavu, Arekere, Gottigere, Bannerghatta Road, Delmia Circle, all phases of JP Nagar with Dollars Colony and 100 Feet Road, all blocks of Jayanagar, RV Road, South End Circle, Wilson Garden, Banashankari, Basavanagudi, BTM Layout, Koramangala 1st to 8th Blocks, HSR Layout, Hosur Road, Electronic City Phase 1 and Phase 2. We also conduct Garba workshops in apartment communities and corporate offices across Bangalore.
Our Garba classes run at Skycore Pilates Studio, BTM Layout, Bangalore, and are easy to reach from most of South, Central and South East Bangalore. For apartment, community and corporate batches we also come to your venue.
If you are searching for Garba classes near me, Garba workshop near me or Navratri dance classes in South Bangalore, here is how far we are from your locality.
Learners from this belt reach our Weekend Garba Workshop easily, just a short drive away.
A straight run down Bannerghatta Road brings you to class, ideal for families in this corridor.
Learners come from every phase of JP Nagar, including Dollars Colony and the 100 Feet Road stretch, often as groups of friends and neighbours.
From every block of Jayanagar plus RV Road, South End Circle and Wilson Garden, our class is reachable via Bannerghatta Road or Hosur Road.
A quick post work drive down Hosur Road or the Elevated Expressway, popular with working professionals.
Tech park commuters from Electronic City find the weekend batches easy to attend, with no weekday traffic to fight.
Live a little further away, or want us to come to you? We conduct custom Garba workshops inside apartment clubhouses, gated communities, corporate offices and cultural forums across Bangalore, with a minimum of 10 learners.
Our Weekend Garba Workshops are conducted at Skycore Pilates Studio in BTM Layout. This dedicated venue batch is additional to our custom Garba workshops at apartments, communities, groups, corporates and enterprises, where our instructors come to your premises anywhere in Bangalore.
Skycore Pilates Studio, BTM Layout, Bangalore
No. 946, 4th Floor, 16th Main Road, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076
BTM Layout is easy to reach from Koramangala, HSR Layout, Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Silk Board, Madiwala, Bannerghatta Road and the Outer Ring Road, so dancers from across South and South East Bangalore can join the weekend batches. Want the workshop closer to home instead? Request a custom quote and we will bring the Garba Workshop to your apartment, community, club or office.
Workshops are customised from 3 hours to up to 6 hours based on your learning requirements and your level of Garba knowledge. Please contact us and let us know your interest and objective, and we will guide you to the most optimum learning experience.
WhatsApp Jigisha on +91-9900873472 for Garba Workshop dates, batch details and custom quotes.
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