Course Curriculum

THE HEALING POWER OF BELLYDANCE
Welcome

What to expect in this course – content overview

Bonus – ‘Women who Follow their Dreams’

PART 1 – A MODERN SOMATIC APPROACH FOR AN ANCIENT ART

Lesson 1: Introduction – The Dancing Heart; My Personal Healing Journey (32:07)

Lesson 2: Bellydance as a Healing Art; Historical, Social & Cultural Contexts (96:01)

Lesson 3: Somatics & Mindful Movement; Sensory Pathways to Body-Mind Health (19:33)

Lesson 4: The Psycho-Physical Connection; Body-Mind Aspects of Movement (19:14)

Lesson 5: Understanding the ‘Chakra’ System as Key Endocrine Centres (13:43)

PART 2 – HEALING THROUGH BELLYDANCE; FINDING RESILIENCE & FLOW

Lesson 6: How Music-Movement Relationships Can Facilitate States of Healing (25:13)

Lesson 7: Rhythm, Footwork & Foundation; Gravity, Levity, Stability & Mobilization (10:17)

Lesson 8: Dancing the Elements of Earth, Water, Fire & Air (19:22)

Lesson 9: Relax the Nervous System with Bellydance; Find Fluidity, Flexibility & Flow (9:19)

Lesson 10: Energizing Bellydance; Boost Strength, Resilience, Confidence & Fitness (13:04)

PART 3 – WELLBEING FOCUS AREAS & CREATING YOUR OWN PRACTICE

Lesson 11: Upper Body Movement to Support Lymphatic Drainage (11:21)

Lesson 12: Specific Bellydance Combinations to Assist Fat Burning & Weight Loss (63:57)

Lesson 13: Trauma Support; Healing Through Somatics & Specific Body-Mind Techniques (19:34)

Lesson 14: Physical Limitations; Modifications for Specific Health Issues & Challenges (17:17)

Lesson 15: How to Create Your Own Personal Bellydance Program for Wellbeing (7:57)

Test & Further Learning

Test your Knowledge

Further learning and programs