With Christmas and New Year festivities already behind us, and spring still a way ahead, February may seem a grey month for those of us living in the Northern hemisphere. I hate winter, but I find that hobbies, such as belly dancing, help me keep busy and in a good mood during the coldest month.My regular belly dance practice and teaching oriental dance every week are things that help me stay active and positive. It is sometimes hard to motivate myself, especially on the coldest days, but it is always worth the effort. Belly dancing is known to provide several health benefits, for the body as well as for the mind. Just like every other form of physical exercise, practising belly dance causes the release of endorphins. In addition to this, the social aspect of dance helps improve people’s mood. This is also the subject of a relatively new discipline, called Dance Therapy, which I find fascinating.
Do you also find that belly dancing improves your mood and joy of living? Please feel free to send comments with your experiences.
------
Now on World Belly Dance - Belly dance events and Dancing guides.
2 comments:
Yes! Every time I dance it energizes me. I have a hard time motivating when it's cold, though. I don't want to dance in all these heavy clothes. Once I do a warm up I'm great, but it's getting started that's hard! Reading this helps me remember that it's worth getting started so that I can enjoy those awesome belly dance endorphins.
There are days when I am so glad I teach through the winter months as it is sometimes the only thing that gets me outta the house!
I run a custom sewing business from my home studio, and teach belly dance at a couple of local community centres, and it is such a blessing to do so!
Definitely beats the winter blues!
Post a Comment