Belly Dance classes 4 wellbeing starting November 19th in central London

Next class is Thursday the 26th at 7:30

In every woman there is a goddess waiting to be discovered...I can help you get to know this sensual inner goddess within....Embark on a journey into the magic of belly dance for empowering your life and nourishing your soul. Learn about the origins of this ancient art with an Egyptian teacher and lover of this sensual dance. Discover the physical and emotional benefits of belly dance as you allow this ancient art to weave its magic through your life in surprising ways, transforming your body, mind and spirit as you dance.

I am a Psychiatrist/Psychotherapist and I have been dancing from the age of 3. I ran therapeutic belly dancing groups and witnessed great outcome. I am a believer in its physical and mental benefits and I use it personally for relieving the stress of work and life.
I have been teaching Belly Dancing for more than 10 years now. I taught in Egypt, Italy and the UK.

Join me 4 fitness and fun in a relaxed environment where you can master Egyptian Belly Dancing Choreography as you revitalise your body and celebrate the magic within. Be prepared to sweat.

Class will focus on Egyptian Choreography building up to using it as an exercise. It also involves stretching and relaxing the body in this Eastern way.

Venue: The Basement Dance Studio, 400 York Way, N7 9LR. 5 minutes Bus ride from Camden town station: Bus 29 or 253. Alternatively bus 390 or 393.
The door next to Costcutters.

Cost: £12/ 75 mins or £40/month (4 classes)

To book a place please contact me: Sally Moore: dr.smoore@yahoo.co.uk, 07872630472

Please visit my website for Info on Belly Dancing, the class and FAQs:
www.bellydance4wellbeing.co.uk



Why Belly Dance? Well let me tell you how Belly Dancing can help you:

1. Belly dancing as a form of enjoyable exercise

Belly dance is a non-impact, weight-bearing exercise, which is especially good for women, since it can reduce the risk of osteoporosis. There is minimal stress on knees and feet. Depending on the intensity of exercise, participants can increase breathing and raise their heartbeat, which can assist in building cardiovascular strength and burning calories.

2. Belly dancing, heart and fitness

Professor Fobröse at the athletic academy in Köln, Germany, showed that regular belly dancing not only strengthens trapezius and abdominal muscles but also strengthens the heart and increases circulation. You can lose weight if needed through this structured fun exercise.

3. Flexibilty and suitability for all ages and shapes.

The advantage of belly dance is that it is suitable for all ages and body types. It is as physically challenging as the dancer chooses.

4. Belly Dancing and weight:

Dancing not only increases the energy consumption through more exercise, but also shifts the entire mode of metabolism into a different state, as if the body would want to be a different shape.

5.Belly dancing and muscle strengthening

Many belly dance moves develop the ability to move various muscle groups independently, increasing flexibility in the torso and back. Dancing with the veil can help build strength in the upper-body, arm and shoulders. Playing the zills can get fingers trained to work independently and build strength. The legs and long muscles of the back are strengthened by hip movements.

6.Belly Dancing, menstruation and sexuality

Anette Paffrath at the University of Hamburg ressearched the effect of belly dance on women with menstruation problems. The statements of the women showed a more positive approach towards their menstruation, sexuality, and bodies during the course of the class.

7.Belly dancing, pregnancy and labor

In Eastern philosophy pelvic area is the source of strength and storage of energy. Belly dance movements focus on this vital area, freeing the flow of energy in this important area. The movements associated with belly dance strengthen the abdominal and pelvic region, preparing a woman for labor and birth with less pain and more celebration. Traditionally it is believed that belly dance was taught by wise women to prepare for pregnancy and birth.

8.Belly dancing and back pain

Relieves from back pain – Belly dancing helps to increase the secretion of synovial fluid which is a natural lubricant of the body and joints. This helps in the lubrication of the joints, especially the lower back and hip, as belly dancing is more involved in lubricating these areas. Hence your back pain will get reduced.

9.The benefits of exercise/ Belly dancing for treating depression

There is a substantial body of evidence to show a causal link between physical activity and reduced clincal depression. Belly dance type exercise has been associated with reduced anxiety, enhanced mood, improved self esteem and body image. According to the National Institute For Clinical Excellence:
“For patients with depression, in particular those with mild or moderate depressive disorder,
structured and supervised exercise can be an effective intervention that has a clinically
significant impact on depressive symptoms.”

10. Belly Dancing and eating Disorders

This is my own professional experience. Working in an Eating Disorders unit, I created a group called love your body, this is a belly dancing group for our inpatients who usually have body dissatisfaction, it is designed to make these patients start to accept their bodies during the refeeding process and also start to celebrate the curves and what makes us women. The feedback was great and a lot of patients found it a very empowering group for body image acceptance, self esteem and lifting of the low mood associated with the eating disorder.

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