| I received belly dancing lessons for my birthday. I had | | | | -Works the whole body but especially your hips, |
| never tried it before, and I was looking forward to | | | | shoulders, abs, lower back and legs. |
| learning something new. Of course, it is always great | | | | -Great cardiovascular workout. Can be compared to |
| to discover new and interesting ways to stay fit. | | | | light jogging or bike riding. |
| After six weeks of dancing I definitely noticed | | | | -Easy on the joints, especially for knee and feet |
| changes in my body, especially my abs. | | | | injuries. |
| Belly dancing, also known as raqs sharqi, or raqs | | | | -Reduces risk of osteoporosis in women. |
| baladi, (meaning oriental dance/dance of country in | | | | -Increases circulation. |
| Arabic) is an ancient, traditional dance, with colourful | | | | -Great for losing or maintaining weight. |
| costumes, and props. It is preformed by men and | | | | -Increases flexibility. |
| women (but mostly women, especially in the west) | | | | -Helps build positive views on sexuality and increases |
| for celebration, and festive events. | | | | ones self confidence. |
| Benefits Of Belly Dancing: | | | | -For women, belly dancing strengthens the pelvic |
| -GREAT Core workout. This type of dance involves | | | | region, and prepares the body for giving birth, while |
| isolating body parts, especially the abs. Even better, it | | | | reducing pain and stress. |
| works individual abs, one by one. You get a | | | | With all of these benefits, I'm pumped to continue |
| completely different workout, if you are used to | | | | with my lessons. Not only do I feel more graceful and |
| crunches! | | | | energetic, it is also a whole lot of fun! |
| -Improves co-ordination and body awareness. | | | | |