My class offers a combination of high-energy cardio, cultural immersion, and infectious joy. The driving, complex rhythms of the Dhol and other vibrant beats immediately energise you, transforming your workout from a chore into a celebration that bypasses mental fatigue.

Beyond the immediate enjoyment, regular exercise serves as a powerful preventative measure against serious lifestyle diseases. By committing to consistent physical activity, you will:

1. dramatically lower your risk of Type 2 Diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity, allowing your cells to use glucose more efficiently
2. strengthen your cardiovascular system, directly reducing the risk of Heart Disease and Stroke through healthier blood pressure and cholesterol levels
3. control your weight more effectively, reducing joint strain and lowering the incidence of certain Cancers and chronic Obesity

This combination of cultural vitality and proven health benefits makes Punjabi music fitness classes an exceptional choice for sustainable, enjoyable wellness.

They are available to the fitness centre members and ad-hoc price. Please check the following links for the accurate prices.

Memberships

Highgrove per class fees (select Fitness Classes)

Botwell per class fees (select Fitness Classes)

Day and time	Location
Tuesdays 5:15PM to 6:10PM	Highgrove Pool and Fitness Centre, Eastcote Rd, Hume Way, Ruislip HA4 8DZ Apple Maps / Google Maps
Fridays 7:15PM to 8:10PM	Botwell Leisure Centre, East Ave, Hayes Town, Hayes UB3 2HW Apple Maps / Google Maps
Sundays 10:05AM to 11AM	Botwell Leisure Centre, East Ave, Hayes Town, Hayes UB3 2HW Apple Maps / Google Maps

Whether you’ve never danced before, not joined any type of exercise class, or are a seasoned fitness enthusiast, the class is great for all levels. The class is taught at 4 levels of complexity and difficulty, with every movement starting off demonstrated from simple to more advanced. It doesn’t matter if you feel you can’t dance, having a “can-do” attitude will get you there even if it takes longer than you hope; well what does it matter, as long as you’re exercising?

It’s completely normal to start a fitness class with sky-high enthusiasm, only to find that motivation waning within a few months, weeks, or even days. Life gets busy, the initial excitement fades, and suddenly that commitment you made feels harder to keep. But here’s the good news: I’m here to help you stay motivated with two simple strategies.

First, enter your email address (at the bottom) and opt-in for fitness class updates—you’ll receive regular reminders, tips, and encouragement. Not ready to pop in your email address yet? See all my latest posts and then decide.

Second, see the question about joining my Community Channel.

Book with the centre through bookings.better.org.uk

While email updates keep you informed about class schedules and general announcements, the Community Channel offers committed regulars a much richer, more engaging experience. This dedicated space serves as your fitness hub where you can access exclusive class content, stay motivated between sessions, and connect with fellow participants in a secure environment. I have chosen to use Zoom Workplace for the community channel for my classes.

What You’ll Find in the Channel

The channel serves as your personal fitness archive and motivation center, featuring:

• Class recordings: Review movements, and monitor your energy over time. But this is not about how “good” you perform the movements, it is about how good the movements are for “you”.
• Photos and highlights: Celebrate progress and memorable moments from each class
• Motivational content: Tips, encouragement, and fitness insights to keep you inspired
• Community connection: See familiar faces and be part of the group

How to Join the Community Channel

1. Ensure you have a Zoom Workplace account. You can install the app, but if you want to use through a browser, that’s fine too
2. Direct message me through Zoom
3. I will then add you to the Community Channel

Pungra is the name created by Ravi Sandhu for his YouTube channel dedicated to sharing workout videos with the world. The name is inspired by the authentic pronunciation of “bhangra,” reflecting the cultural roots of the fitness style.

The Pungra Impact

Since its launch, the Pungra YouTube channel has grown into a global fitness community:

• 27,500+ subscribers have joined the channel
• Millions of views across workout videos
• Worldwide reach helping people exercise at home

Join the Video Team

Ravi’s vision is to restart regular video production with help from class participants like you. This is your opportunity to do more with your time and bring even more goodness to the world by helping others discover the joy of fitness.

What Is Necessary To Be Part of the Team

You don’t need to be a “good” dancer to participate in Pungra videos. What matters most is:

• Enthusiasm: A positive, can-do attitude
• Goodwill: Genuine desire to help others through fitness
• Commitment: Willingness to volunteer regularly for video production
• Community spirit: Interest in being part of something bigger than yourself

Interested in joining the video team? If you’re a regular class participant and want to help create workout content that reaches millions, speak with Ravi about becoming part of the Pungra video production community.

Is Pungra different to bhangra?

Bhangra isn’t really a thing—or at least not in the way most people think it is. The common perception of bhangra as a specific dance style misses the deeper meaning of the word itself. Loosely translated from Punjabi, bhangra simply means “joyous movement.” It just happens that there are multiple ways people move joyously.

If your perception of bhangra is limited to people wearing traditional outfits performing on a stage, then your mind is dominated by what is best called dance-performing. This is just one of four distinct types of dance, each serving a fundamentally different purpose.

The Four Types of Dance

1. Dance-Performing: The purpose is to entertain an audience, whether that’s in-person or on digital platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or similar. The focus is on aesthetics, presentation, and impressing spectators.
2. Dance-Disco: The purpose is often to consume a few alcoholic beverages, dress up a bit, and party into the night. It’s about social connection and celebration in nightlife settings.
3. Dance-Spiritual: The purpose is to connect to the body and move in a healthful and mindful way. This includes Yoga, Tai Chi, somatic movements, and more. Typically done solo, or if in a group, the group doesn’t influence each person’s participation much. If music is used, it is light and in the background.
4. Dance-Fitness: The purpose is to dance purely for the health and fitness benefits, typically conducted in a group where the power of the group and music is imperative to the success of the class. This is where Pungra belongs.

The Critical Distinction

Many people—including instructors and teachers—confuse dance-performing and dance-fitness. Understanding the difference is crucial. Consider these comparisons:

Performance-Focused	Fitness-Focused
Bodybuilding	Powerlifting
BMX	Tour de France
Catwalk Walking	Power walking
Dance-Performing (Bhangra)	Dance-Fitness (Pungra)

All of these activities involve elements of exercise and movement. However, the former in each pair are primarily about impressing an audience or spectators; the latter are not. They’re about personal achievement, health benefits, and functional fitness.

This is why my classes take a fitness-first approach, structuring sessions like High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts that use dance-based movements. Rather than focusing on performance art, the emphasis is on delivering an effective, engaging exercise experience where looking good is secondary to feeling good and getting fit.