Dance-Fitness to Punjabi Music
Connecting people who like Punjabi music to improve social cohesion, physical health and wellness
Bhangra, for the heart
There are at least three purposes to move to Punjabi music (a.k.a. bhangra)
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Dance with a DJ/party - this is not us
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Dance for an audience - this is not us
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Dance for your heart health - this is us
Let’s get serious for a moment. The UK NHS forecasts that by 2030 more than 50% of the UK population will be obese. The UK Government reports that South Asian women are the most inactive demographic. Diabetes UK tells us that South Asians are 6 times more likely to become type 2 diabetic. Most reputable sources suggest one of the solutions is to increase the number of exercise opportunities. Join us in answering this question, “does the world need any more performers?” We think not. We want to help ‘bhangra dancers’ become certified fitness trainers. Help us by normalising dance-fitness to Punjabi music.
Know the difference in values
Why we use a different name, Pungra instead of bhangra
Bhangra be like
The primary aim = Get more eyeballs
Focused on the audience
No fitness industry certification and not regulated
Uses pseudoscience about health benefits
Risk of injury harm is high
Difficult to sustain
Good for extroverts
Stimulates dopamine and cortisol
Can effect participants’ mental health negatively
Considered inappropriate by some religions
Expectations are placed on participants to become good dancers
A doorway to learning music/singing or other performing
Pungra be like
The primary aim = Prevent lifestyle related health conditions
Focused on the participant
Trainers are certified to fitness industry standards
Supports scientific methods to combat lifestyle diseases
Risk of injury harm is low
Easier to sustain
Good for introverts
Stimulates serotonin and testosterone
No competing for attention
Acceptable by all religions
No expectation for participants to become good dancers
A doorway to other fitness activities/classes
Courses
Courses are in development. Select each to see their status.
Newbie
Prospective Trainer
Certified Trainer
The team
Ravi Sandhu - Director
Davina Sandhu - Treasurer
Kulbinder Bagri - Secretary
Pungra is a not-for-profit, Community Interest Company. We’re baking projects to take place across West London, and welcome enquiries from you to volunteer with our Pungra
ravi@pungra.fit 07920 463 805