"BEAUTY IS NOT IN THE FACE. BEAUTY IS A LIGHT IN THE HEART."
YOGA - is a Sanskrit word meaning to join or unite together. It is an art of healthy living, an ancient Indian philosophy that teaches the importance of a balanced mind, body and spirit bringing and leading our being into a harmonious whole. Hatha yoga which is the most popular and root of all yoga types is the practice of physical well-being through Asana - yoga postures. Hatha yoga is practiced at a slower pace, combining a focus on breath, controlled movement and stretching. Hatha means the force of energy or union of two opposite energies. Ha - SUN and Tha - Moon.
Benefits of Yoga
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Counter depression and anxiety
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Calmness, clarity and self-acceptance
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Better focus and confidence
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Improved posture and better sleep
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Improved flexibility, strength and stamina
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Better balance and stronger immune system
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Decreased blood pressure and cholesterol
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Efficient respiratory
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Different types of yoga
Ancient hatha yoga * Vinyasa yoga * Iyengar yoga * Kundalini yoga * Ashtanga yoga * Yin yoga * Bikram yoga * Hot yoga
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If you are looking for a more flexible, strong, capable body and a clear positive heart and mind then yoga is for you!
WHO TOOK YOGA TO THE WORLD?
Two major yoga teachers in recent history contributed to spreading and taking yoga to the world, especially in the US and Europe making it a domestic practice.
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BELLYDANCE - is the westernized given name for 'Oriental Dance'. It is a dance form that originated in Egypt called Raqs Sharqi which means Oriental Dance. Women and girls of Egypt have been bellydancing for thousands of years at family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings and various celebrations. This original national dance of Egypt is called Balady. Currently mostly known as Bellydance - Raqs Sharqi or Oriental Dance is a modernized and fine-tuned version converted to suit and meet polished dance techniques and styling for professional and theatrical performances as well as show dance scenes around the world.
Even though Balady dance is performed wearing a full-covered dress called Gallabaya Oriental Dance is performed in a two-piece costume which reveals the midriff showing off the dancer’s feminine and graceful torso and hip movement. At present, however, we tend to see a variety of costume designs by famous designers from fully covered to midriff opened to suit dancers’ ethnicity and preference in the modern world. Oriental Dance has borrowed original technique, movement and steps mainly from Balady and other Egyptian folklore dances as well as western dance technique and styling to suit international standards since it has become a world famous iconic dance style.
Different styles of Egyptian dance
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Raqs Sharqi - Mejance, Classical, Pop
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Balady - Balady, Balady Shabi
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Folklore - Saidi, Melaya, Hagala, Ghawazee, Nubian
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Cabaret - Performed at restaurants, pubs and clubs
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At performances props such as veils, zills, candelabra and sticks are used in some of these dance styles making them more interesting, eye catching and fun.
Apart from the above many fusion bellydance styles have been derived in recent years such as American Tribal style, Flamenco fusion, Tango fusion etc. To accept any of these as branches of bellydance it is said that there has to be at least eighty percent of actual bellydance included in these styles and choreographies when performed.
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Come experience the grace and beauty within you!
BELLYDANCE ICONS
Many major artists have contributed to shaping today's Bellydance scene throughout history spreading it around the globe and making it one of the niche market entertainment, hobby and a profession.
ANNUAL
FAMOUS
BELLYDANCE
FESTIVALS
IN CAIRO EGYPT
February
Randa Kamal Of Course
Workshops, Training, Competitions, Performance Shows
June
Raqs Of Course Festival by Randa Kamal
Workshops, Training, Competition, Performance Shows
June
Ahlan Wa Sahlan by Raqia Hassan
Workshops, Training, Competition, Performance Shows
July
Cleopatra Festival by Mohamed Shahin
Workshops, Training, Competition, Performance Shows
July
Ayyam Zaman by Nada El Masriya
Workshops, Training, Competition, Performance Shows
Egypt tours and Accommodation
October
Master Intensive Program by Tito Seif
Workshops, Training, Competition, Performance Shows. Training course for professional dancers and teachers.
November
Nile Group Oriental Dance Festival
Workshops, Training, Competition, Performance Shows.
December
Dance Like An Egyptian by Mohamed Shahin
Workshops, Training, Competition, Performance Shows. Training course for professional dancers and teachers.