Currently I teach exercise to an elderly, predominantly white, English group of people.

Raihanna demonstrates the next exercise

The class is held weekly at Windhill Community Centre, near Bradford.

This 'Healthwise' class is designed for people with certain health problems.

People can only attend if they have been referred by their doctor.

Stereotypes

It's been a fantastic experience for me to be able to work with these students - especially after all the recent negative stereotypes of Muslim or Pakistani people in the Media.

Stretch those leg muscles

For me to find how we jelled together and had so much in common was really good.

They made me feel comfortable with them as a group. As the weeks progressed we bonded and we had a fun time.

The veil and terrorism

We were able to talk about stories that were in the media. That was really important for them as well as myself. We were able to discuss the veil and terrorism.

At the end I realised we were so much alike. I don't see them as somebody different - we're all one.

No gain without pain

I've learnt, through working with this elderly group, that maybe I had that stereotype about them - that they all hate foreigners and look down on Muslims and Pakistani people but it was completely different.

It is so important for both of us all that we mix.

I feel privileged to have taught them. I feel that working with them has made me a better person.

I would definitely teach a similar group if I am offered the opportunity.