A healing art form in many ways. The fluid movements balance meridians and strengthen organs throughout the body. Many figures engage certain body parts, such as a figure of eight, which is thought of as a self-body massage for it triggers the kidneys, liver, and small intestines. Not only do they use the obvious connected body parts when doing a figure of eight you are linking the right and left hemispheres of the brain, stimulating your body to learn, concentrate and balance.

Other benefits to Bellydance are the following:

• tones all areas of the body and increases cardio vascular
• relief of body arches and pains
• improves self-confidence and self-esteem
• improves posture and co-ordination
• builds strength and control in muscles which helps support your joints
• meeting people from all walks of life
• learning about a different culture and music - increasing your awareness of others
• being able to take yourself out of your everyday life into a hour that is just about you and your body.