Local women break a sweat at Zoo Lake
Women's right attorney, Anushka Singh Bhima said her goal for the wombens fitness mornings is to help women stay fit and empower women.
![Allyson and Tyler McKenna face each other as they exercise. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230812095039_IMG__34432-e1692693956285-542x470.jpg)
A resident and women’s rights attorney, Anushka Singh Bhima united ‘womben’ for an exercise session at Zoo Lake on August 12.
The word ‘womben’ is a play on women and womb, and how the two are connected. The morning included fitness, legal training on women’s rights in the workplace, yoga and meditation.
![Anushka Singh Bhima enjoys a workout in the sun. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230812094146_IMG__44745-e1692693796305-441x400.jpg)
According to a media statement issued by the office of the Presidency, “This year’s Women’s Month is celebrated under the theme: Women’s Socio-Economic Rights and Empowerment: Building Back Better for Women’s Improved Resilience’. The concept of generation equality is a global campaign and links South Africa to global efforts to achieve gender equality by 2030.”
![Elisa Mochala breaks a sweat. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230812095652_IMG__94601-e1692693856554-479x400.jpg)
Singh Bhima said she hoped to grow the movement next year by inviting more women which would help them to stay strong, empowered, fit and prioritise their well-being.
![Lutfiyah Suliman gets her groove on. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230812095451_IMG__35083-e1692693872614-390x400.jpg)
Participant Allyson McKenna said, “This is a fun way to exercise and meet new women.”
![Dancing and fitness coach Yomi Shokunbi illustrates a dance move. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230812094719_IMG__12451-e1692693887607-376x400.jpg)
![Nelly Duma keeps fit. Photo: Asanda Matlhare](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/20230812095657_IMG__15765-e1692693903640-320x400.jpg)
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