Think Pungra

Marcus kindly offered to listen to the book The Day Bhangra Died and then talk to me about it. As well as the overall work we're doing in the physical activity, exercise and sports sector. In this episode we talk about:  EMD UK, being the national governing body for group exercise in the UK, Ravi's story about why he created Pungra, how performing to music is not the same as exercising to music, and reasons why we want to work together to build out the group exercise to music community, from all types of musical styles, cultures and backgrounds. --- Send in a voice message:

Because of the heat I cancelled my class last Sunday. I might be overreacting, but a part of me is wondering whether this will become a regular occurrence, we are in a climate crisis after all. I have shared three songs sung by Kulwinder Billa, including a fantastic new one. Please accept my apologies for my confusion about the last song, I didn't realise it is from a movie. --- Send in a voice message:

I shared three songs, with special details about the new track SYL by Sidhu Moose Wala, which motivated me to explain why I think terms such as 'Bollywood and bhangra dancer' or 'bhangra is Indian' are nonsense. Find out a bit more about National Fitness Day, 21st September, and National Sports Heritage Day 30th September, and the free classes I'll be leading. --- Send in a voice message:

Pass the Pungra was taken care of by Indy, Arim and Rani. Watch on Spotify, or listen on other podcast platforms. Pass the Pungra is 100% about getting every moving with next to no preparation, no choreography and as many opportunities to burst into explosive movement during the song chorus. --- Send in a voice message:

Take 3 minutes to practice love and happiness. --- Send in a voice message:

The recently murdered Punjabi rapper was a moderniser. Find out why I think this in connection with the history of Punjabi music, movement and what is coming next. --- Send in a voice message:

Pass the Pungra was taken care of by Kash, Gagan and Tasvir. Watch on Spotify, or listen on other podcast platforms. Pass the Pungra is 100% about getting every moving with next to no preparation, no choreography and as many opportunities to burst into explosive movement during the song chorus. --- Send in a voice message:

Pass the Pungra was taken care of by almost everyone who attended. Watch on Spotify, or listen on other podcast platforms. Pass the Pungra is 100% about getting every moving with next to no preparation, no choreography and as many opportunities to burst into explosive movement during the song chorus. --- Send in a voice message:

Take 20 minutes for this whole body compassion scan meditation. --- Send in a voice message:

Pass the Pungra was taken care of by Komal, Arim, Rani and Indy. Watch on Spotify, or listen on other podcast platforms. Pass the Pungra is 100% about getting every moving with next to no preparation, no choreography and as many opportunities to burst into explosive movement during the song chorus. --- Send in a voice message:

Reinforce compassion for yourself and all other beings. --- Send in a voice message:

Pass the Pungra was taken care of by Bal, Sarab, Kash and Ambi. Watch on Spotify, or listen on other podcast platforms. Pass the Pungra is 100% about getting every moving with next to no preparation, no choreography and as many opportunities to burst into explosive movement during the song chorus. --- Send in a voice message:

Pungra is very often confused as being the same as bhangra. Find out why if you think this you may be experiencing confirmation bias. The difference is understood through understanding intention. --- Send in a voice message:

Draw awareness of what you like about yourself. --- Send in a voice message:

I saw a post from a bhangra dance troupe claiming to be "professional dancers". I challenge this notion in this podcast. --- Send in a voice message:

Connect with your breathe, and awareness for others. Breathing is a central tenant to calmness, connection and mindfulness. --- Send in a voice message:

Connect with your breathe, and affection for yourself and others. Breathing is a central tenant to relaxation, healing and mindfulness. --- Send in a voice message:

Pass the Pungra was taken care of by Jagpreet, Kiran, Polly, Gagan, Indy, Arim, Nusrat and Jasvir. Watch on Spotify, or listen on other podcast platforms. Pass the Pungra is 100% about getting every moving with next to no preparation, no choreography and as many opportunities to burst into explosive movement during the song chorus. --- Send in a voice message:

Ravi is going to start Pungra classes at Alec Reed Academy. Today he visited the venue. Watch the video to see how beautiful the school is, and become familiar with your new class at this location. --- Send in a voice message:

Watch Meena, Sandeep, Jagpreet, Bal, Minder and Polly take part in Pass the Pungra. I provide commentary on each person's approach to Pass the Pungra, which is taking the lead to keep the movement during the class going. --- Send in a voice message: