India, Sept. 26 -- The nine days of Navratri are filled with thrilling energy as people enjoy the much-awaited garba nights. But one thing many forget: precautions for your health. Garba goes on for hours, moving around in circles; the dance steps demand strength and stamina. This could lead to repercussions on your health if you don't take due precautions.

He told HT Lifestyle in an interview, people may not be able to dance for long hours, especially if they have been spending long hours sitting at their desk jobs or have chronic ailments. Since garba is a very vigorous dance, from keeping in tune with the rhythmic steps to clapping or using dandiya, it can be physically very demanding.

Dr Kumar said, "This amount of activity is gener...