Belly dancing is one of the oldest forms of dance in the world, originally a ritual to celebrate fertility and the female form.
But now belly dance is one of the fastest growing fitness and leisure pursuits, because it works on so many different levels. Physically, as an exercise belly dance involves much more than your belly, involving around 600 muscles, toning, shaping and slimming whilst releasing stress and tension and adding to your poise and posture, your sense of well being, confidence, attractiveness and self-esteem.
And just about anyone can belly dance. Try it and discover just how much fun and enjoyment you get whilst gaining from the real health benefits too.
The key to belly dancing is the rhythmical tightening of the abdominal and pelvic muscles. The graceful hip drops, rolls, and pivots of belly dance utilise muscle groups in your abdomen, pelvis, trunk, spine, and neck, working with your body instead of against it. Unlike ballet, which can potentially alter and deform the skeleton, or other dance forms that work against rather than with the body's physical inclinations, belly dancing is based on movements that come naturally to the female form. Yet even though you get a great lower-body workout, the amount of impact and stress placed on to your hips, knees and ankles is minimal.
Belly dancing also exercises your arms and shoulders as you perform the lifts, circles, or the rippling motions of snake arms slowly and gracefully.
And as for overall body toning in all the right places, belly dancing is simply amazing. The muscles surrounding the hip, legs, bum, arms and waist are honed and toned to perfection, improving flexibility, suppleness and strength and easing muscular tensions and stresses.
But above all, belly dancing is fun. It can be a creative outlet for self expression that allows you to tune into the natural movements of your body. It can refresh, relax, and even exhilarate. So why wait?
All you need is an AMIRAS BELLYDANCING CD or DVD, some quiet me time and you're away discovering for yourself the empowering and exciting world of belly dance.
AMIRAS BELLYDANCING CD. Music for Belly dancing. Belly dancing, the craze that's sweeping the nation! Artists Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy
Radiate your feminine beauty and discover fitness and fun through belly dance!
AMIRAS BELLYDANCE 101 DVD. Music for Belly dancing. Belly dancing, the craze that's sweeping the nation! Artists Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy. Includes exclusive access to online resource.
Radiate your feminine beauty and discover fitness and fun through belly dance!
With this motivating and instructional DVD you will:
Learn to love and move your body with grace and confidence.
Nurture yourself with safe gentle warm ups and stretches.
Practise 60 minutes of step by step instruction with Amira.
Clearly see all movements from multiple viewing angles including full body close ups.
Enjoy a stunning live performance by Amira herself!
AMIRAS BELLYDANCING CD. Music for Belly dancing. Belly dancing, the craze that's sweeping the nation! Artists Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy