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“The Masala Bhangra Workout® changed my life – it got me back into dancing, one of my true passions in life, and it made me realize that teaching was my calling. I am happier and healthier than I have ever been, and I love my job! Sarina is a true inspira

"Last year in June as it became clear that the pandemic was not going to end any time soon, I decided to give Sarina Jain's online Masala Bhangra class a try. I had seen one of her classes perform a few years before at Alvin Ailey's World Dance Festival and the energy, spirit, and joy in the performance stayed with me, and though I was interested in trying the class for myself it was hard for me to get to the Ailey studios on a regular basis. From the very first virtual class, Sarina has been extremely warm and welcoming. Her enthusiasm for teaching and sharing Masala Bhangra is infectious! She infuses each class with creativity, humor, and joyful movement. I have learned so much from her about Indian traditions and culture, and enjoy the community she has created with our virtual group. I feel very grateful to Sarina."

"I grew up as a serious ballet dancer, one who practiced 15-20 hours a week but who never had the 'right' body and never fit in. When I discovered Masala Bhangra, I felt like dance was given back to me again. I feel more joy, confidence, and pride dancing with Sarina than I've felt in my body my whole life, and through her classes, I've connected to the most extraordinary group of friends, people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities who truly care about each other and love to dance. Without exaggeration, I can say that Masala Bhangra has changed my life and I am so thankful for the singular place Sarina has created for all kinds of people to dance together."

"Masala Bhangra helped bring me back to optimism during Covid. I'm a woman Marine. My independent streak is a mile wide, and solid as granite. Being forced to work from home meant that my interactions were very "black and white," when I'm used to enthusiasm, emotion, and the energy of helping fellow veterans. I have been forced to call veterans and families, rather than see them in their homes (or care facility). I help veterans with severe mental illness, Parkinsons, MS, alzheimers, etc. My job with the VA is to ensure that veterans, their widows, and disabled children are financially protected. I assign payees to manage VA funds, when a veteran becomes incapacitated. I also investigate thieves, which upsets me very much. How anyone can steal money from a veteran, widow, or child is beyond my capacity to understand. I put on my "Marine face," a big smile, gather evidence, and try to get the money back for that family. I drive all over eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana. Pre-Covid, my "self care" was attending belly dance classes in Spokane, WA. Very amateur, but the other ladies are full of positivity. I started taking the classes in 2018, and was just starting to feel pretty. I didn't know how to make friends with other women, and was learning to trust in friendships. I think it's important to detail the above to indicate how much I love protecting veterans, and how my sense of beauty in myself was just beginning to grow. When Covid forced me to work from home, it meant I could only call veterans and their families. How do I know what's going on if I can't see their home, feel their energy, and let my gut instinct ask the right questions? I gained 25 pounds in six months. I found my Masala Bhangra Volume 1 DVD in December. I wore out that copy by February, and had to replace it. Volume 2 is now looking worse for wear! I do one of Sarina's DVDs each day. I lost 18 pounds, and found my smile again. I've got volumes 1-4, Bhangra Burn, and Bollywood Blast. i keep googling, "Masala Bhangra" to see if I'm missing one. I'm now comfortable enough to take her online class on Saturday mornings. I used to sleep in, but the class is at 07:30. LOL. I really love Sarina's energy. Masala Bhangra is bringing me back to a beautiful life, and my beautiful self. Most sincere thanks."

"I started taking Masala Bhangra classes with Sarina in 2012. I had just graduated from college and had finally decided to change my sedentary lifestyle by taking some classes as the Alvin Ailey Extension School. I'm sure I accidentally bumped into every one of my fellow classmates during that first class, but from that point on, I was hooked! Every week, twice a week, I knew I was going to step into a welcoming room and concentrate on nothing other than the music and movement. I realized just how much Masala Bhangra meant to me when I suddenly wasn't able to do it. In the spring of 2018, almost overnight I lost my ability to walk and talk, I couldn't feel the entire left side of my body and had widespread nerve pain. The medication I was on caused me to gain 40 lbs in just a few weeks. It took months to be properly diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disorder and begin to regain what I had lost. My doctors and physical therapists told me I had to be stubborn about my recovery and to set goals that I could work toward. From the outset, one of my goals was to be able to return to Masala Bhangra. First, I practiced walking confidently, then turning, then jumping. A few months after I first became sick, I attended class for the first time. I couldn't do every move and sometimes felt frustrated with myself, but I was thrilled to be back to dancing! Masala Bhangra helped motivate me and helped me in my recovery. During the pandemic, virtual classes have helped keep the connection strong and I cannot wait to dance again in person soon!"

Your exuberance made the class so much fun, I barely remembered we were having a workout!

This was a brilliant idea. Since I have been doing your video along with my treadmill work out I have lost 2 inches in my waist and 2 off my hips and everything is slowly falling into place.