I got bored this afternoon with nothing much to do so I decided to try out something new. I had several things in mind early today but I ended up fascinated with the idea of belly dancing. To cut the story short, there I was, dropping my hips, circling it, rolling it and shaking my thing like I've never done before. Funny, I thought -- I didn't realize I'd enjoy it that much.
Raks Sharki, which is commonly called belly dancing, is a form of dance that is becoming quite popular these days. Many are familiar with it yet few understand the effects it has on the human body. It is based on movements that come naturally to the female form. Though it is called belly dance, I realized that it involves much more than the belly. I was really sweating the whole time. It was a complete form of exercise that can truly benefit many parts of the body. Furthermore, studies show that belly dancing has the following benefits:
- It can improve one's posture and muscle toning.
- It can also serve as a healthy way to lose weight since we can burn up to 300 calories per hour.
- It also helps in preparation for child birth
- Aids stress reduction, and a whole lot more.
With all the things mentioned, I guess Belly Dancing or Raks sharki is truly a fun and healthy way to exercise...
Hi Charmane! Great post. I've seen professional belly dancing before and it requires incredible skill and stamina. So I applaud you. And it is one of the beautiful dance forms. Thanks for the informative article.
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