May WORKSHOP
Sufi Kathak dance workshop
Explore rhythm, stillness, and flowing movement to restore energy, calm the mind, and reconnect with your body.
Our guest practitioner this month is Pankhuri Mehndiratta.
Sunday 31st May | 10:30-11:30am (BST) | Zoom
About the workshop
Sufi Kathak is a contemporary, embodied practice that brings together the rhythmic precision and storytelling tradition of Kathak with the meditative, inward-turning qualities of Sufi whirling.
It uses movement, breath, and repetition to create a space for presence, reflection, and connection.
Join us for a 60-minute embodied workshop guiding you through gentle movement, breathwork, Sufi-inspired turning, and Kathak-inspired footwork. Explore rhythm, stillness, and flowing movement to restore energy, calm the mind, and reconnect with your body.
Accessibility:
- Movements adaptable for all abilities
- Trauma-informed pacing; rest encouraged at any time
- No prior dance experience required
SUNDAY 31ST MAY | 10:30-11:30AM (bst) | Zoom
sufi kathak dance workshop
Sliding scale prices:
🌱 supported rate: £8
🌿 Standard rate: £15
For £8 tickets use the code SUPPORTED at the checkout.
About
Pankhuri
guest practitioner
Pankhuri is a dancer and Sufi Kathak artist, as well as a legal and social justice practitioner.
She blends classical Kathak, Sufi-inspired turning, breathwork, and trauma-informed practices to support activists, organisers, and community leaders in reclaiming energy, regulating their nervous systems, and sustaining resilience and joy.
Pankhuri’s workshops create welcoming, accessible and restorative spaces where participants can reconnect with their bodies, explore rhythm and movement, and cultivate embodied joy and collective renewal.
kind words about our wellbeing workshops
“The descriptive guidance offered during the session was helpful for me to realise how scattered my mind has been over the last few months, and which parts of my body need more rest and care. I am so excited to get back into practicing yoga.”
“I attended the Nidra Yoga session with The Joyful Activists, and had a wonderful experience. The session was a great opportunity to consciously check-in with my mind and body - which I haven't had the chance to do in a while.”
"Thank you so much, this workshop was just what I needed! I feel so much calmer, and it's so nice to be around other people who want to prioritise their mental health too.”
"The session was enjoyable and made me reflect. I went away feeling refreshed and there were things I felt inspired to put into action right away. I went away with a spring in my step; I am now taking a whole new approach to my work, and feeling like my wellbeing is much better."
faq
What do I need to bring to the workshop?
You'll need your laptop, tablet or phone to join the Zoom call. We'd recommend bringing a journal and pen to any workshop with reflective exercises, and comfy loose clothing to any of our movement exercises. You can bring drinks, snacks, or your dinner too!
where will the workshop take place?
Our Wellbeing Workshops take place on Zoom. Once you've bought your ticket you'll receive an email with the Zoom link. We'll also email you one day and one hour before the workshop with the link, so it's top of your inbox!
how do the ticket prices work?
🌱 Supported rate: £8 (for those who are unwaged or on a low income)
🌿 Standard rate: £15 (for those who are employed)
are tickets refundable?
We're a tiny one-person organisation, so tickets are non-refundable to ensure we can cover our overheads. We understand that life gets busy, so if you can't make it then get in touch with us and we'll endeavour to swap your ticket for our next workshop instead.
are workshops recorded?
No, we don't record our virtual workshops. This ensures everyone on the call can show up as they are, and share thoughts and feelings freely.
how often are workshops?
Our Wellbeing Workshops are monthly, and the topic changes each month! We've explored things like yoga nidra, breathwork, meditation, yin yoga, EFT tapping, applied theatre, and we're always open to new practices.
Wellbeing Workshops
Join us each month for wellbeing practices to nurture your mental, emotional, and physical health.
about the joyful activists
Meet our founder
Katy Massey is an award-winning girls' rights specialist, human rights activist and trauma-informed practitioner. She has worked and volunteered in the charity and humanitarian sectors in the UK and internationally for over 15 years.
Her mission with The Joyful Activists is to co-create a world which prioritises the wellbeing of activists, so activists can continue prioritising the wellbeing of the world.
Prioritising joy, connection and community have been instrumental in Katy's wellbeing and longevity in the sector. Her favourite wellbeing activities are surfing, yoga, cold water swimming and hiking.