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Belly Dance Classes

Belly Dance with Marie - 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 9:30am

RSVP by Friday at http://www.jotform.us/holisticdynamic/register

$10 per person at the door, plus optional purchase of clothing if you like!

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Great Work Out, Improve Feminine  Health, Stimulate Blood Circulation & Digestion, Increase joint fluidity, and Boost Self Confidence.

During the dance, the movements of hip drops, circles, figure eights, and shimmies put the joints and ligaments in the lower back and hip through a full range of gentle, repetitive motion. This movement helps increase the flow of synovial fluid (nature's lubricant) in these joints. When movements are done properly, the pelvis is tipped forward, or tucked somewhat; neutral position that can help prevent lower back problems. Belly dancing can help relieve stress to the back, counteracting the almost constant compression of the disks that occurs from sitting and a sedentary lifestyle.  These toned muscles improve posture and help prevent back pain that can be caused by the unnatural curving forward of the spine that occurs when muscle groups are weak.

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