On Sunday, to mark the start of Vaisakhi, London based Pungra held their first 2 hour Pungrathon in Greenford High School, Southall. With a turnout of more than 50 people, of all ages, fitness ability and ethnicity. The event was also attended by many local Councillors and a Member of Parliament, Virendra Sharma. The event was an overwhelming success.
The event was led by Pungra, a non-profit voluntary organisation committed to improving lives through movement. The team of instructors used Bhangra music to create a moderately intensive work-out providing a cardio and workout of major muscle groups. The session was perfect for beginners or for anyone who hasn't been involved in exercise like this for quite some time.
Pungra, a voluntary organisation, believes that bringing a fun new exercise to the community is vital to get people on their feet, and moving. Lead Instructor, Ravi Sandhu told us, “Heart conditions and type 2 diabetes are a major problem, especially for South Asian ethnic groups, and I firmly believe that Pungra is a great method for encouraging the community to exercise”.
Pungra was inspired by promoting the authentic pronunciation of 'Bhangra' and using Bhangra music to promote dance-fitness both in fitness centres and online. Their workouts are great for all levels, from beginners to the mega fit, as the exercises build-up and there is lots of opportunity for high intensity movement.
“Move, and encourage others to move too” is Pungra's motto and they want to contribute to the range of exercise opportunities available across the world; by illustrating the excitement and appeal of bhangra music in the fitness-dance studio and via online video content.
