Mansukhani conducts life-changing sessions at Chembur Gymkhana under the initiative Grow Younger that engages elder women with unique classes like Chair Football, Zumba for 50 plus, mind training, yoga, dance and other creative workshops

“I have seen my mother juggle between raising my siblings and working on her export business. By the time I could register her gradual ageing and what I could do to help – health issues attacked my mom. She was diagnosed with cancer and her bones grew brittle.” This was the tipping point when Mansukhani found her calling

Recalling an incident that is etched deep in her memory, she tells Midday: “Nidhi Haldar (50), could not even stand when I asked her to workout with us"

What followed next was a miracle in the making. Not being able to stand was not an issue. It was the courage to reclaim one’s lost vigour and faith in themselves that Mansukhani aims to instil in the ladies who come to her. “So, when Nidhi found her confidence, she enrolled for a three-month training. Can you believe post the training, she not only stood but went onto dance on the stage"

With a diverse range of activities, Manukhani has helped many women find a purpose and means to reintegrate into society. Adept at female psychology, Mansukhani makes an appeal for senior women to join her for her curated sessions on Mondays and Thursdays in Chembur