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Tuesday, 1 November 2016

6 REASONS YOGA IS A BELLY DANCERS BEST WARM UP by Ritambhara Sahni

 Review / Testimonial - by Student

This is my experience with belly dance yoga as i describe it here. I am 38 years old and a mother of 3 , had not exercised since years. I joint the gym and had a bad experience pulling my back muscles. I suffered from terrible back problems and horrible pains for a couple of years and was totally demotivated to fitness. My sister in law was going for the belly dance yoga workshop by belly dance institute Mumbai and said i should try it. I was reluctant for the same but somehow i ended up at the workshop. I had done several physiotherapy sessions for my back and done several tests and X-rays but the pain would just never go. Finally at this  workshop, the' mind and body connection exercise' that Ritambhara Sahni made us do and the understanding of core muscles and the importance of yoga in belly dance flexibility got me crazy to belly dance. Even watching Ritambhara belly dance on her own was enough for me to get mesmerized to  belly dance. I asked her and the instructors at belly dance institute Mumbai if belly dance would affect my back and my back issues from bad to worse. the 1st question they asked me was that what did the doctor say ? - and i said my doctor says i can do all workouts. So they said it was ok to join. However they said i should do it for a month 1st and take my decision after the current class. I did want to give belly dance a shot as i loved it and  the way Ritambhara conducted the yoga workshop was outstanding. it was peaceful in the mind , body and soul. Its been six months as of today 22nd December 2016 and i can say my pain has gone. I don't know if its yoga, if its belly dance but i can surly say its a combination of both and i am relieved. This is my story.....If belly dance interests you and you enjoy yoga too....i feel yoga belly dance is a great way to find peace and bliss in mind , body and soul. - Nikki Kapoor 
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 6 REASONS YOGA IS A BELLY DANCERS BEST WARM UP
 by Ritambhara Sahni

We live in a fast paced world where travel and work takes up most of our time. And whatever time we have to spare, it’s reserved for our family and friends. But amidst the rush hours and hectic days, where do you find the time reserved solely for you? Since, time immemorial, the hermits of India found a way to strike a fine balance between the mind, body and spirit through exercises that focused on strengthening the core. Not too far behind, our middle-eastern neighbours struck a similar balance through their dance. Yoga and belly dance are forms of artful exercising that has benefits much more than losing weight and attaining flexibility. Yoga conjuncts to a belly dancers routine, leaving you calmer, happier and more in tune with the pace of life. So, at Ritambhara Sahni Belly Dance Institute Mumbai of Belly Dancing we encourage refining the postures emphasized in belly dancing with the mindfulness of yoga, because both are so much more that stretching the limbs and striking fancy poses. Both, heighten your body control, focus, patience and balance. Being a belly dance practitioner and an exercise enthusiast herself, Ritambhara Sahni suggests implementing certain yoga asanas in the daily belly dance workout that will not only help you attain cleaner and sharper techniques but also improvise the overall performance.

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 Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation)
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Targets: Links the breath to movement, spinal articulation
Best done on an empty stomach, this is a great way to start the day and is the complete body exercise that fits the ‘busy bees’ time crunch. Ritambhara suggests this for a belly dance warm up, that will lubricate and increase the blood flow to the joints. When done at a fast momentum, suryanamaskar is a wonderful cardiovascular workout but when practiced at a relaxed pace, the postures help tone the muscles in a very soothing and meditative manner. The complete body workout balances the endocrine system with a breathing technique that strengthens the heart and lungs, whereby building your overall stamina.

 Parivatta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle)
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Targets: Obliques, Verebral column, hamstring, calf, thighs
This asana is probably best represented as the union of yin and yang of the body, wherein a balance is met between effort and ease, expanding and contracting, posture and agility. Emphasis is laid on an accurate alignment, which when done right enhances the posture and can enhance flexibility while establishing a balance both physically and energetically. Implementing this exercise in your belly dance regimen will improve the hip techniques and movement synchronizations.

 Balasana (Childs Pose)
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 Targets: Spine, neck, Shoulders, Pelvic muscles
As you bend over with your hands outstretched, balasana resembles the fetal position. The resting posture focuses on the thighs and aids in alleviating back pains. When this asana is performed with a full gravitational pull, the tendons, muscles and ligaments in the knee areas are thoroughly stretched and made ready for the dance. In belly dancing it’s important to maintain a relaxed posture while dancing. Balasana encourages the right way of breathing as the torso is stretched whereby calming both the body and the mind.

 Ardha Uttanasana (Half Intense Stretch Pose)
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 Targets: Hamstring, back, arms, torso
This pose is an essential element in stretching and rejuvenating the spine and legs, upon which most of the belly dance techniques revolve around. Practicing this pose stimulates the abdominal organs and belly while strengthening and lengthening the front and back torso. As you drop your head to your knees, the blood rushes to the brain and flexes the neck muscles that are used during the neck isolations. Ardha Uttanasana can be incorporated during the breaks you take during the belly dance practice for a good stretch that will help you relax too.

 Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
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 Targets: Hip flexors, calf muscles, ankles and back
Sitting on an imaginary chair can be daunting and may take a while to master, but this is ideal to develop the stamina the legs require for the shimmy and hip movements. While strengthening the lower back and torso, it also tones the thigh, leg, ankle and knee muscles. The body stays balanced and a determination is brought to the mind. Utkatasana literally translates as The Powerful Pose, which is signified by the strength it takes to execute the steps. But mostly what it gives to the belly dancer is a powerful posture and a determination in every step which makes the dance all the more striking.

 Virabhadrasana I (warrior I )
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Targets: front and back torso, hips
Beneficial for all those with sedentary deskbound jobs and belly dancers alike, the warrior pose releases the stress in frozen shoulders and improves the body balance. Regular practice of Virabhadrasana will increase the flexibility in the hips and tones the legs. In this asana we get a twist for the spine, while opening the shoulders and hips, whereby preparing the body for backbends and camel backs. Practicing the different alignment cues and yet staying with the breath can be a juggle but will help train the mind in blending different complex techniques in a belly dance choreography eventually.

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Monday, 27 June 2016

20 Reasons to Learn Belly Dance by Ritambhara Sahni.

20 Reasons Why You Should Belly Dance 
by Ritambhara Sahni- Belly Dance Institute Mumbai.

They say, ‘dance is the hidden language of the soul’. Well, it certainly has always been the language of my soul. I have danced my way through life, practicing dance for over 20 years now with my former institute - Ritambhara Sahni's Institute for the performing Arts and now belly dance Institute Mumbai. 

 In the 2 decades that have gone by, I began with teaching urban hip hop, popping and locking, Jazz, contemporary, etc.. before delving into the world of belly dance for 11 years now after having established my Belly dance Institute Mumbai. 

 Shakira took the world by storm with her graceful belly dance movements and so can you! I established the institute for belly dance in Mumbai in 2005 for all the beautiful women who yearned to learn this form of art but wondered if they ever could, would or should! Allow my 20 years of experience to clear the haze that blurs your thoughts as I go on to tell you 20 reasons as to why you could, would or should let go of your hesitations and learn this beautiful dance - belly dance!!

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 1. The ultimate confidence booster 
Have you ever stood exasperated in front of the mirror and thought to yourself that you don’t look good or fit enough or stared at those that exuded confidence galore and wondered how they had it all? Now, you will notice that even you have it all. While you stand in front of the mirror and see yourself flow in camel and snake like curves in tune with the upbeat music, you will not only fall in love with all those curves of your beautiful body but also hold your posture with a self-assured poise.This dance art gets you to love yourself in your own skin.
2. For all ages and sizes: 
This is a dance where age and size are forgettable numbers. It doesn’t matter once you see your gorgeous hips doing a thrust or see how your belly looks during a shimmy! The body says what words sometimes fail to and when you belly dance, there’s nothing that voices it louder than movement. Whether you’re 20 or 40, going through puberty or menopause, this is a great dance to soothe those raving hormones since the abdominal organs are strengthened by an increase in blood circulation.
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 3. A healthier and happier you: 
In the guise of a stunning outfit and behind the veil, is a dance that is one of the best exercises for a toned stomach and flexible muscles. While you pay attention to every tightened muscle, the mind is doused in the beats of the energizing Arabian music. And after a tiring week at school, home or work, this is a place where you can let your hair down and simply dance.
4. The younger you: 
As the good old saying goes, there is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness. This is so true. There really is no beauty that is attractive without happiness, so rejuvenate your senses with the intoxicating belly dance and music for a splurge of endorphins, which by the way, take credit for a happier you.
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5. It’s your time: 
As we walk through life, our responsibilities increase and there comes a day as an adult when you find yourself juggling to meet the work-life balance. This is strenuous, so give yourself the much needed break and you will find it so gratifying to have a time dedicated just to you. I’ll give you my word on this.
6. The workout drill: 
Ok. So let’s face it. Hitting the gym is not for everyone. It gets monotonous after a while if you aren’t really passionate about building a 6 pack! And for all of you’ll out there who want a great body, dance is the best solution and in particular belly dance. You have really not witnessed a real workout session until you have watched a dance practice. Unlike other forms of exercise, this is not a gruelling workout that leaves you exhausted but it is one that will lift your spirits and give you a high!
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 7. So you think you can dance: 
Haven’t we all thought we could dance as we stood in front of a mirror, imitating the latest Bollywood hit or gone to a party and danced without a care in the world. But all that’s easier in comparison to learning a dance style in particular and then we hesitate. Well, belly dance is not too difficult you will soon learn. It’s a composition of the time you sat on a camel back and your belly rolled or the shivers of a cold winter night that made you unconsciously shimmy. Put them all together with a sensual confidence and an alluring grace, and voila! You can belly dance too!
8. Fun and friends: 
Doctors, teachers, architects and all you aspiring students to be young professionals, it is not always easy to go crazy and have fun in a place that demands work ethics. But here you will find a place where you will meet people that match your wavelength and you will find it so easy to make friends. The people are the soul of a place and this is primarily what binds the dancing community. Everyone’s willing to help the other get better and in the process find a friend in each other.
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9. Dress in style:
 Who doesn’t love to look good because doesn’t that make you feel good too? Wouldn’t you also love to wear the famous belly dance bedlahs and listen to how they jiggle in rhythm to your shimmy! Apart from that, you will be equipped with a style quotient like none other that is going to get a lot of heads turning.
10. Accessorize in style: 
If you don’t need a reason to accessorize and look trendy, here’s a dance that encourages you to go bonkers over the various bands you can accessorize yourself with. You will love the new you with tinkling head, wrist AND waist bands.
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11. A round of selfies: 
After dressing up and adorning yourself with the belly dance accessories, it definitely calls for a selfie time! Pose away in the sexy belly dance postures, teamed with friends who share your new passion on facebook to instantly receive a whole lot of likes!
12. The sounds of music: 
The complex tones and overtones of the Middle Eastern music will make you automatically want to dance. You just can’t help it and will soon find yourself familiarizing yourself with various artistes. Apart from swaying your hip to Shakira or Tarkan in a club you will know how to sway to the drumbeats while holidaying in Morocco or Egypt.
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13. Global recognition:
 The Middle East has spread its culture across the lengths and breadths of the planet so you will always find a place where you’re newly acquired dance skills will get noticed. Also with the internet today, you are your own broadcaster. The internet can get you global recognition absolutely.
14. Choreographed learning: 
In most dance classes, you will be taught the different techniques through a choreographed sequence. This is a great way to learn since you will get immense satisfaction learning from the others in the group and it will better your skills. Apart from that, you will learn to not only quicken your step to match the beats of the music but also perform a sequence in unison with the rest of the group. In the process of sharpening your auditory senses, you will be memorizing an entire choreographed sequence that in itself will be satisfying and fulfilling.
15. In sync with the mind and the body: 
A lot of belly dance practitioners involve yoga and similar exercise routines into their dance core development. As you begin to dance you will also observe that belly dancing is not just about jiggling the abdomen. Here's a dance that involves intense control over the muscles and requires a lot of flexibility. If you find yourself inflexible, don’t worry, with practice the body learns and every extra stretch goes in the muscle memory.
16. Revel in revealing:
 Different cultures react differently to revealing the midriff of the torso. But if you are one of those who feel a toned stomach looks better revealed than those obliques, there's no need to show your tummy. As a matter of fact, Egyptian belly dancers wear a body stocking to conceal their midriff. In any case, I would suggest to not worry about not being able to revel in revealing and just enjoy the dance.
17. Celebrate - Not Dance for men: 
Well, this is a strange misconception because honestly this is a dance which has its roots in a society where women are in seclusion. So most of the time, the cultural norm sees the women dance among their family and for themselves. The dance exudes a sensuous confidence so men will find it as attractive as women do. So, appreciate the dance for what it is and lets take away the misconception that this is a dance for men.
18. Feel good factor: 
Ultimately this is a dance that celebrates you. It celebrates your feminism and your body for what it is and that will make you feel absolutely wonderful about yourself. Belly dance will lift your spirits and will make you a more confident person.
19. Dance anywhere: 
Equipped with the newly learnt belly dance techniques, you will find yourself not dancing in the mere confinement of your bedroom any longer. From doing chest isolations while waiting for the traffic signal to turn green to doing the shimmy while standing in a crowded bus, you will find yourself dancing to any rhythm and every beat.
20. Fun? Costumes? Make up? Friends? Music? 


Tell me in the comments below what you think number 20 should be. I cant wait to read your reasons to pick belly dancing!

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