Dance Exercise Yoga

Belly Dancing to Relieve Back Pains

From its name, a lot of people believe that only the abdominals move in belly dancing.  But far from it, belly dance exercises muscles that are often neglected or ignored.  Movements like the snake arms and the shimmy work the body from head to toe.  Even the fingers move in this exotic dance form.  Every bone and part of the body is employed.  Since the steps are controlled and vary from slow to energetic, the muscles are always contracting and relaxing that guarantees that they come out looking sculpted.

Another benefit of belly dance is that it keeps the spine young.  By constantly moving, this dance ensures that the spine is kept lubricated.  As they say, you are only as young as your spine and only belly dancing exercises the spine as much as it does.  It also tones your back muscles, especially the lower back.  People with chronic back problems are advised to take up this activity.  Since this form of exercise is low-impact, it is more tolerant to age and physical capabilities.  Belly dance has softer, more sensuous movements so it does not injure the joints.

But it is not as simple as it looks.  The movements are quite difficult to do but it looks so natural.  That is the beauty of it.  Having the discipline required for this activity is perhaps the most difficult part.  It is a very majestic dance. Meaning, the posture has to be perfect.  The fingers need to positioned to show the right attitude.  Even the smallest detail like the movement of the head is vital in order to make the dance as graceful as it looks.  Because the posture is improved, this also helps women look taller than they actually are and all ailments and body aches associated with poor posture are relieved.

As with every other form of exercise, you should not overexert yourself.  Twice a week of this activity is sufficient to obtain the benefits without the risks.  Engaging in other workouts like yoga or Pilates are recommended.

For newcomers, it is not prudent to learn this sport through instructional videos.  These visual aids may be useful for people who already know how to dance, it is still wise for you to enrol in a formal class if only to learn the basics.  This way, an instructor can provide you with the right fundamentals and make sure that your movements are executed in the right manner, thereby reducing the risk of injury.

It is important to get into belly dance with your eyes wide open and your feet on the ground.  Belly dancing, despite its mystic connotations, is not a charm that would instantly melt away unwanted pounds.  It is a workout primarily for the purpose of toning the muscles.

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Help with Dance Studio/Gym equipment?

My sister and I are changing our basement into a dance studio because we have been dancing for 8 years but we wanna get serious and become really good. We need ideas on what to buy, including mirrors for the wall, some kind of flooring, exercise equipment(not expensive), dance/yoga mats, weights, Please Help us with any ideas you have. And make it as cheap as possible! Thanks in advance!

well you could just use the floor in your basement unless its carpet then in that case you could get some polished wood floor or some smooth tiles. for mirrors you could get a wall mirror if you have the money or five or six regular mirrors from maybe a yard sale or something. you could make a ballet barre{you could find out how to make a cheap one from wikihow.com} for equipment you could again maybe find something from yard sales or ebay. for dance mats they are usually about a 1,000 dollars so unless you have that just get some yoga mats or some pillows. for weights they are cheap or you could use cans of soup. also some good shoes. Good luck

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