SIROCCO ACADEMY OF EGYPTIAN DANCE

BellyBabes is Sirocco Academy's new belly dance tuition specifically aimed at mums-to-be and new mums. Bellybabes is on a short hiatus as Esther is currently having to juggle quite a few commitments!

Sometimes referred to as the 'birthing dance' within the West the gentle hip moves and postures in bellydance have been linked to helping women in antenatal preparation and in childbirth.

Apart from being fun and providing an opportunity to meet other expectant mothers, belly dance has specific benefits during pregnancy, including:

Strengthening pelvic floor and deep abdominal muscles and all those muscles used for giving birth
Gentle stretching to aid comfort in final trimester
Moves that may aid optimal foetal postioning, and help during labour
Encouraging good posture and relieving pregnancy back pain
Low impact exercise to maintain general fitness
Relaxation and relieving stress
Improving self-confidence and instilling joy.

£37.50 - 5 weeks course