Red Veil Belly Dance

There are very real and tangible physical, emotional and psychological benefits to this ancient practice–in fact, there are so many benefits to Belly Dance, that I decided to share one at a time, to help you digest them all.

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Another benefit:   Belly Dance is exercise!

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Our bodies were not created to be in a chair for hours at a time. To be healthy and fit, we need to get moving. Belly Dance is aerobic as well as isometric, and limbering too. Gentle, Aerobic Belly Dance:

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• increases heart and lung activity, which

• oxygenates the blood, which

• delivers fresh oxygen to the womb, brain, and every cell, and

• carries away internal waste products,

• strengthens and tones the neck, hips, spinal muscles, upper and lower back, arms, legs, and belly through specific

• weight-bearing movements, which is the easiest way to

• increase bone density and bone strength

• increase synovial fluid in the joints,

• releases endorphins that uplift and relieve depression

• preparation of childbirth; it makes an excellent prenatal regimen

• its an excellent stress-reducer

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Yes, Belly Dance is truly an Art, and there are traditional steps, moves and nuances to be learned, but Belly Dance is learned one simple step at a time.  No one is too anything for Belly Dance!