http://www.mindfulbellydance.com Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:22:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mindful Belly Dance - Level 2 1:00pm - 4:00pm This workshop will focus on intermediate level belly dance technique and choreography as well as Qigong warm-ups and a meditative cool down. No prior experience with Qigong is necessary, although it will be helpful if you take the Qigong for Dancers workshop prior ... http://www.mindfulbellydance.com/2009/12/12/mindfulbellydance2/ 1:00pm - 3:30 pm This workshop will focus on beginning level belly dance technique and movement combinations as well as qigong warm-ups and a meditative cool down. This is a perfect class for students new to dance and Qigong, although students who take the Qigong for Dancers workshops prior to this ... http://www.mindfulbellydance.com/2009/11/28/hips-part-2/ 1:30pm - 4:30pm The Mindful Belly Dance format works to calm and balance the mind and body to lay a foundation for movement. This three-hour mixed-level workshop will focus on beginning/intermediate belly dance technique and movement combinations as well as dynamic qigong exercises, a thorough warm-up and meditative cool down. This ... http://www.mindfulbellydance.com/2009/10/04/mindful-belly-dance-multi-level/ Spring is in the Air To ward off sickness and maintain health during the spring season, work with the liver channel. Here is a simple self qi massage you can do anytime of the year: Take three deep breaths into the belly to center yourself Place the right hand on top of the ... http://www.mindfulbellydance.com/2009/04/24/qi-corner/ Welcome to the website of Melanie Hogan and Mindful Belly Dance. Thank you for visiting and please check back often for updates. Sign up for my newsletter to keep up to date on classes, workshops and performances. Cheers, Melanie http://www.mindfulbellydance.com/2009/04/24/hello-world/