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Asanas for the Chakras
I thought it might be a nice exercise to spend a few weeks focusing on chakra sequences. This article seems to offer some valuable insights, complementing my offline sources, so I’m placing it here for safekeeping. Asanas for the Chakras … Continue reading
Dolphin flow
I started this day with no inspiration at all for this week’s classes. I took a class on Monday that incorporated Natarajasana, so I decided to use that. Then I thought about what needs to happen for students to be … Continue reading
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Moon Flow
Now that I’ve started teaching regularly… wait, let me back up. In the several moons since I last updated this page, I’ve gone from teaching belly dance to teaching yoga. I love belly dance but I think, for now at … Continue reading
Put the blame on Mame
Rita Hayworth in “Gilda”
From Movie Studio to Dance Studio
Every time I see an actor dancing in a film, I wonder about their dance background. @Dance_Magazine has an interesting article about Emily Blunt’s experience learning to dance for The Adjustment Bureau. I love that the choreographer helped Blunt overcome her nerves by … Continue reading
Om is…
Om is a sound and a symbol which is rich in meaning and depth. It represents the divine in each of us, as well as our interconnectivity. It reminds us that we have the ability to move past our physical … Continue reading
My next dance performance venue…
Paloma and the Staff of Lunatic Fringe are pleased to present Sizzling Summer Shimmies at the Bean Scene 186 S. Murphy Ave (Next to the Lunatic Fringe Boutique) Friday August 26 7PM -10PM Come by the Bean Scene, grab a … Continue reading
HaflAdira performance 08/13/11
Here’s today’s performance at Adira Dance and Costume in San Jose. The title of this video references the original ‘blooper’ version. My lovely cameraman, while recording my performance on his phone, turned the instrument sideways, not realizing that the video would … Continue reading
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Tagged Adira Dance and Costume, Arts and Entertainment, belly dance, Feeling Good, HaflAdira, Michael Bublé, Muse, Nina Simone, Performing Arts, Video
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An evening at Yoga Belly
The day ended on an up note: Vishvamitrasana This was the pose I got to attempt to get myself into near the end of this evening’s class at Yoga Belly Studio. It was a nice moment when I realized that … Continue reading