| Ten weeks ago I started taking belly dancing lessons. | | | | other aspects of training with improved agility and |
| So far, I have noticed some really great changes in | | | | balance. |
| not only my body, but in my overall well being. | | | | 4. Better posture. The first lesson in belly dancing is |
| 1. The best result, is that my stomach is more toned. | | | | on posture. Everything you do starts from an upright |
| Belly Dancing has a lot of movements that come | | | | pose, with a relaxed lower back. I am walking taller, |
| from the core. I still cannot get over how worked | | | | moving gracefully and feeling more confident. |
| my abs feel the morning after class! | | | | 5. Better muscle endurance. Even from the first class |
| 2. Stronger pelvic core. The first few classes really | | | | I noticed that my shoulders were killing from having |
| made my lower back feel overworked. This was | | | | to hold my arms up for prolonged periods of time. It |
| simply because I was not used to using it in that | | | | helped me to realize an area of weakness in my |
| way. I regularly practice yoga, which is great for | | | | training. I do shoulder strengthening exercises but I |
| stretching, but nothing has strengthened my low | | | | was not training properly for endurance. Belly dancing |
| back quite like belly dancing. | | | | in itself is all the training I have needed, as I can keep |
| 3. Improved Coordination. When I first started, I felt | | | | them up much longer than two months ago! |
| like I had two left feet AND arms! Actually, I felt | | | | If you are interested in learning the art of belly |
| rather silly! I have improved immensely and muscle | | | | dancing, I highly recommend it. It is a lot of fun and I |
| memory is making it much easier for me to grasp the | | | | am seeing the results I was hoping for. I cannot wait |
| concepts. I have even noticed this shine through in | | | | until I get to enter the next phase of my lessons! |