I confess, this DVD got me offside right away with its blurb about belly dance and its origins in birthing rituals. It’s true bellydance has been used in Middle Eastern births for at least a hundred years – but belly dancing existed long before that, and all earlier records refer to it as an art form or entertainment. However, I… Read more →
This DVD is more about yoga and stretching than belly dancing. It uses only a few basic belly dance moves. However, it’s gentle and safe to use during pregnancy and ideal for expectant moms who’ve never exercised before. If you’re a belly dancer keen to continue practice during pregnancy, then you’d be better off with Naia’s Prenatal DVD, which… Read more →
This DVD is unlike any of the other prenatal belly dance DVD’s I’ve reviewed so far. Like the others, Maha’s DVD offers a belly dance exercise program that’s safe for pregnant women. However, the emphasis is different. If you’re a belly dancer and you’re just looking for advice on what moves you can and can’t do in class, then… Read more →