#online belly dance classes

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Are you ready to unleash your inner goddess and captivate any audience with your mesmerizing belly dance moves? Look no further than online belly dance classes! In today's digital age, the world of dance has been brought right to your fingertips, allowing you to learn this timeless art form from the comfort of your own home.

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[realhobit]

Best Online Belly Dance Classes In India | Hobit

Hobit offers you the Best Online Belly Dance Classes in India. Join our belly dance online classes for a mesmerizing journey of rhythm and grace. Shimmy your way to confidence today!

[octuscle]

Hey, i’m 20 year old and i’m completly jacked because at a young age, i started going to the gym (I’m 225 lbs). My neighbour is a 50 year old man, and he is really fat. Secretly Recently, saw him, and he lost some weight, and i, on the other hand, gained a little bit because of college, and he said to me “are you trying to catch up my belly?”. That was the momment i thought i want him to get jacked and for me to get fat, and i want him to tease me about it. So i want you to create a story around it, me getting progressivly fatter and getting tease and humilliated by him, amd him getting skinnier and eventually more jacked than i am.

Shit! If I looked like you, I'd be jerking off in front of the mirror all day. And you want what? To get fat? I mean, just a few days ago you were a model athlete. And you could have easily worked off those few grams on your hips. Or I could have helped you with that. But if you want it differently… What a shame!

You start to spend your evenings in front of the TV and no longer in the gym. You switch your diet to fast food and sugary drinks. And lots of beer! You love beer. Your personal hygiene also suffers. Sure, shaving your chiseled pecs was more fun than your flabby man boobs. Your skin is getting paler and paler from sitting around. At some point, your friends stop asking what's wrong with you. Who needs friends. You'll find your friends online while playing games. .

With my help, you won't need so long for your body to change according to your absurd wishes. After just one week you won't be able to zip your pants. People don't say hello to you on the street because they no longer recognize you with your soft, spongy features. And you start to curse your apartment on the third floor. When you finally get to the top of the stairs, your lungs rattle like an old alarm clock and you gasp for air, drenched in sweat.

It takes just two weeks before you're lying on the couch at your GP's. He says that he has been telling you for years that you are killing yourself in installments with too much fat and too little sports. You're about to lash out and say that until recently you were still very sporty. But your memories are suddenly different. You remember being humiliated in gym class. You remember how you never found a dance partner at the prom. About how you secretly jerked off when you heard your neighbor come home. Shit, that guy is fit as fuck.

Your GP has ordered you to exercise regularly! At least once a week for a swim. You hate sport. And swimming even more so. Getting in and out of the pool is like running the gauntlet for you. The worst thing is the shower after swimming, when your cock almost disappears under your belly.

You've just stowed everything away in your locker and are on your way to the pool. And then your pathetic little cock gets as hard as nothing else on your body. Because suddenly your neighbor is standing in your way

He kneads his bulge in his speedos. He says he's happy to see you here. You reply with a dry throat and a cracked voice that you're happy too. He says that he hopes you don't overdo it with the sport. You look good. He pats your belly. You're about to cum into your swimming trunks. Suddenly footsteps from behind. Two young, well-built swimmers come into the changing area. "Get out of the way, fatso," your neighbor grumbles at you. "And come to my house after swimming," he adds in a whisper. And exchanges fistbumps with the two athletes.

You whisper "See you soon, Daddy" so that nobody can hear. But now you have to wank first. In ordner not to cum in the pool.

[anaonmyshoulders]

Day 8:

When I fast I don't workout, so I don't get to do it much but:

- I love online belly dancing classes

- just dance is fun

- I used to run religiously but I don't eat enough calories for that anymore. I don't like feeling like I'm about to pass out outside of my home. It's a dangerous world.

- I want to get into swimming

[libraford]

Hi! I was wondering if you know of any (culturally sensitive, body positive) online classes/resources for getting into belly dance?

Aaah...I wish I had online resources but all of my schooling has been in person and when choreographing I just feel the music. Sorry that wasn't very helpful. If anyone following me has any input, please feel free.

[blurredblonde]

BUCKET LIST, including the strange, the wild, the weird, and the borderline undoable

Go to a nude beach

spread eagle naked towards the sun

use Pinterest business to do brand links and get any amount of $$ from that alone

go to a pole dancing class

try hot yoga

do a burlesque show in Melbourne

post an animation to youtube

start a webtoon

learn to sew

get an apartment by myself

get an apartment with friends

post a shitty homemade music video in a lana del rey way with the help of friends

get a perm

visit coney island

be 125 pounds

get a the dachshund tattoo

post a vlog like im famous

be a extra in a movie

act in a gay indie movie like norman reedus

go to a gorillaz concert

get a snake

get a record player

meet a sugar mommy

go to a jazz bar alone

get a dressed up like a old hollywood star and go have a night on the town

get my license

own a mustang

ride a motorcycle

go to a mosh pit

go to a rave

get black out drunk

go skinny dipping

publish a art book

own a beach house

get a red gingham bikini

take a slutty picture in a american flag bikini and post it to instagram

go diving with whale sharks

be a art director on a project

do a mural on a wall

complete a painting on an obnoxiously large canvas

make a pop song with no knowledge of music or mixing

work on a big animated film

Do a boudoir photoshoot

party in paris

do a full cosplay

pet a pigeon

get a scuba diving license

explore an abandoned building

kiss a stranger

get in a fist fight

flash my boobs at something

attend a figure drawing class

be the nude model at a figure drawing class

receive fanart of my own characters

create a reel showing school doodles

be the cinematographer for a project

take a history class

be a dive instructor

post a animation meme to a jack stauber song

go on vacation all by myself

have sex

be in a youtube video

go on the video side of omegle

visit japan

go to a film festival

jump off a pier

do a pin-up photoshoot

go to an acting interview

heh

open an online store

do artist alley at a convention

cross country roadtrip with friends

stargaze on top of a car

invest in stocks and real estate

go on a cruise to thailand and thrift there

go to the new york library

visit bora bora

learn to play guitar

draw on the sidewalk with chalk

nurture and take care of a plant

grow my own food

get chickens

join a club in uni

take a pottery class

work out in a gym

surf a barrel

buy a surfboard

meditate for 50 days in a row

travel in a van

fly first class

go on a blind date

buy and fill a photo album book

kiss in the rain

do a thirty-day photography challenge and post the whole thing

explore the woods by my house

go to a ball/masquerade party

host a dinner party

say yes to everything for a day

grow my hair past my ass

become mildly fluent in french

attend golbeins animation workshop

buy an obnoxiously large rug

smell the tomford cherry perfume

get a Brazilian wax

get henna done

go to Brisbane museum by myself

get my i.d

go wine tasting

visit Miami

Meet my online best friend

dine at the ritz

go on a gameshow

do tent camping

win a sweepstake

create a artist porfolio/website

be featured in a gallery

go to okinawa

learn to ballroom dance

ride a horse on a beach/ and or backwards

go to a country club

bake a pie

buy a tourist t-shirt

do a escape room

live in Santa Barbara

stay in cape cod

belly dancing class

get my art viral on tiktok

do a commision

buy a fancy wardrobe

have a room with a slanted roof

sleep in a pool in an inflatable pool

snuggle with nurse sharks

bayonetta mui mui glasses.

go out in a pair of high heels

do a show at a convention

stay at the madonna inn

do lesbian handkerchief flagging in public

do a 'nude' photoshoot

own every sims 4 pack

complete a sims4 generations challenge

play subnautica

swim a motel pool at night

pick a girl from a bar

get a drinks bought for me

smoke a ciggrette

try mixology

get a hickey

have a friend or myself sew vintage patterns

wear a tailored suit

buy real cowgirl boots

bathe in a heart shaped tub

take a rose petal bath

stick a polaroid of myself somewhere public

use spray paint

do a vintage glamour competition

own a house with stain glass windows

go to a cathedral

get pink lace curtains

paint a room

milk a cow

replay Detriot become human

do a live stream

do a lesbian event like a cruise or smth

go to a pride parade

participate on a float in a parade

be a scare actor

act in a play

see a broadway show

shoot a gun

drive a convertible

see lana del rey in concert

do modelling work

do a commercial

buy a sewing machine

drive the road without directions

write a screenplay

submit a film for a competition

pitch an animated show

take a opportunity that scares me

do public karaoke

buy a shitty 2000s camera

get a boat license

buy a boat

go to a random diner

sell clothes on depop

play a drinking game with mates

stay in a hotel with mates

do a draw my life

do a drawing for each section of my Pinterest board

get my fortune told/ future read

buy some mega flare jeans

post a picture of myself to Pinterest/ start a 'me' board

buy some colorful tights

get blue streaks through my blonde hair like aquamarine

drop in on a skateboard

buy a castle

party at Hearst castle

post another fanfic to ao3

dress up in a slutty Halloween costume,its a rite of passage

bake and decorate a fancy cake for someone

[alsjeblieft-zeg]

161 of 2023

How much as your life been influenced by other cultures? [True or False]

Created by joybucket

🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 You've had a French manicure. You like to eat French toast. 🥪 You like to eat French fries. 🍟 (except that they’re not even French) You've ordered French dip at a restaurant. You've taken a ballet class. 🩰 Something you own has a picture of the Eiffel Tower on it. You've either visited Paris OR you'd like to visit Paris. You like to eat croissants. 🥐 You know how to French-braid hair. You've had your hair French-braided. You've been to a live performance of the Nutcracker. You've tried macarons. (didn’t like them) You've made your own macarons. You like macarons. You've worn a beret. You can speak French. (well, it’s debatable XD) You took a French class in school. (mandatory here)

🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 You own something that was made in China. You love Chinese food. 🥡 🥢 You've eaten at a Chinese restaurant. You've been to a Chinatown in a big city. You know how to eat with chopsticks. 🥢 You own a Chinese paper lantern. 🏮 You know what your Chinese zodiac sign is. You've read Chinese historical fiction. 📕 You've flown a dragon kite. 🐉🪁 You celebrate the Chinese New Year. 🧧

🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 You like to read anime/manga. You've dressed up as an anime character. You've been to a cosplay event. You like to draw anime characters. You've listened to Jpop music. You like Japanese street fashion. You've tried sushi. 🍣 You like sushi. 🍱 You've tried pockey. You like pockey. You think kimonos look cool. 👘 You've worn a kimono. 👘 You've taken a martial arts class. 🥋 There are cherry blossom trees in your neighborhood. 🌸 🍒 You love cherry blossoms. You've been friends with a Japanese exchange student. You've shopped at a Sanrio store. You've ordered something online from an Asian website. You've experimented with the feng shui style of decorating. You've used the Tokyo Tower emoji. 🗼 You know what "konichiwa" means. You've tried jasmine green tea. 🍵 You've drank Arizona Green Tea. You've tried origami. You know how to make a paper crane. You've sang karaoke at a karaoke bar. 🎤 You think Japanese symbols look really cool.

🇨🇳🇯🇵🇹🇭🇰🇷🇰🇵 Asia 🇻🇳🇰🇭🇹🇼🇲🇾🇵🇭 You like Indian food. 🍲 You like Thai food. 🍲 You've tried yoga. 🧘‍♀️ You regularly practice yoga. 🧘‍♂️ You've experimented with Buddhism. 🕉 You're a Buddhist. You like elephants. 🐘 You own a shirt with an elephant on it. 🐘 You've experimented with Hinduism. 🕉 You're a Hindu. You own a pair of pants with elephants on them. 🐘 You've ridden an elephant. 🐘 You like to drink green tea. 🍵 You like Yogi tea. ☕️ You own a set of matryoshka dolls. 🪆 You like to watch sumo wrestling. You have an Asian symbol tattooed on your body. You own a set of Japanese dolls. 🎎 You've worn a sari.🥻 You've read Indian historical fiction. You've read Japanese historical fiction. You own something that was made in Taiwan. You own something that was made in Cambodia. You own a Buddhist statue. You've taken a belly dancing class. You've worn a shimmy belt. You like Indian music. There is a park with a pagoda in your neighborhood. You've had an Asian friend. You've saved a fortune from a fortune cookie that you really liked. 🥠 You're on a quest to find spiritual enlightenment. You've tried to balance your chakras. You've burned incense. You've made curry. You like curry. You've used the spice Turmeric. You own something made of bamboo. You own something that has an Asian symbol on it. You've played the flute.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 You speak English. (obviously lol) You like to drink tea. ☕️ You like English Breakfast Tea. ☕️ You've been to London. You want to go to London. You've had your picture taken next to a red telephone booth. You like to eat scones. You love British accents. You like English muffins. You own something with a picture of either Big Ben, a red telephone booth, or a British guard on it. 💂‍♀️ You've read English historical fiction. You own something with the British flag on it. 🇬🇧 You like the British flag. 🇬🇧 Your country's flag has the colors of the British flag on it. 🇬🇧 You've attended a university that had a big Clock Tower in the middle of campus. You've read the Harry Potter series. 📚

🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 You know someone who is German. (well, my mum is half-German if it counts) You learned about the Holocaust in school. You've been to Germany. You've been friends with a foreign exchange student from Germany. You've been to a town that is known for its German architecture. You had to read The Dairy of Anne Franke for school.

🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇪 You like Celtic music. 🎻 You know someone who can play the violin. 🎻 You've taken violin lessons. You've taken an Irish dance class. You've tried Irish soda bread. ...and you liked it. You celebrate St. Patrick's Day. You have red hair. 👩‍🦰 You like redheads. You've dyed your hair red. You know the legend of St.Patrick. You've been to a pub. 🍺 You've been to Ireland. 🇮🇪 You want to visit Ireland someday. You've danced an Irish jig. You've found a four-leaf clover. 🍀 You own a claddagh ring. You've tied a Celtic knot. You've worn a kilt ....or any plaid skirt. You know how to play the bagpipes. (I wish) You like the color green.

🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇽 You love Mexican food. 🌮 You like tacos. 🌮 You've owned a chihuahua. You've played the maracas. You like to eat beans. 🫘 You've worn a sombrero. You've worn a shirt with bright-colored embroidery on it. You can speak Spanish. You took a Spanish class in school. You like sugar skulls. You've had a birthday party with a piñata. 🪅 You've hit a piñata at someone else's birthday party. 🪅 You've met someone named Maria. You like Mexican music. You know someone who can speak Spanish fluently. You know how to count to ten in Spanish. You've had a friend who's Mexican. You've been to Mexico.

[learningselflove]

All eyes on me?

When I posted the announcement of my engagement on Instagram, the texts and comments started blowing up my phone. It felt like someone was trying to pull my stomach out of my throat.  

Now I'm getting a small taste of what it is like to be the center of attention.

When people meet me, one of the first things that they comment on is how I have very little to say. I’m the observant type until I have something that I want to comment on. I’ve always been this way. I’d get report cards sent home that I was a “pleasure to have in class” but occasionally I’d get the remark that I was too chatty with my friends at the nearby tables. I can recall my second grade teacher mentioning to my mom that I was sneaky because they would catch glimpses of me talking during lectures but they would never hear me.

I’m excruciatingly shy. I always have been and I will probably continue to be. I would rather listen to someone tell me their life story than have to think of something to say. I feel unnerved every single time I have multiple people looking at me for the answer to their question. I can feel my face flush. I need to look either at the ceiling or at the ground in order for me to process my thoughts. I know it can be perceived as rude but I try to make up for it by making eye contact when someone else is talking. I even try to focus on my body language because everyone’s always stressing about how important it is. Crossing your arms or legs implies that you're in an unhappy state. Making eye contact while someone is speaking is ideal. What if I'm making too much eye contact. Will they think poorly of me?

I'm dreading being the center of attention.

Everyone’s attention will be on me. Everyone will be listening to what I have to say to my future husband while there are cameras on us. 100 sets of eyes will be admiring us on our wedding day.  

It doesn’t help that my body image issues also affect my self esteem which then affects my self worth. I am somewhat insecure because I know I am not the American beauty standard. I know better than to let Instagram filters and photoshop images bother me; most of the time. Plus size women don't have perfectly flat bellies with thick thighs like models do online. We have curves, lumps, bumps and even apron bellies sometimes.

When I lost my mom, I never considered the events I would miss out on without her being here. Your mother is supposed to be your most valuable person. Your mom should build your self esteem. Your mother is supposed to be a strong, feminine role model. I didn't have any of those. I didn’t have a strong role model during some of my most formative years. I watched my friends go through events like prom, graduations, dances, and first jobs with their moms always present. I felt left out. I could feel myself becoming more reclusive than I already was.

Without a dual-income household, I missed out on many life events; a sweet sixteen, college savings, financial assistance to buy a home, or a brand new car. Growing up without those material items in my left made me longing for one luxurious life event; my wedding day.  

The desire to have a wedding that can only be from my dreams outweighs the anxiety I have about being the center of attention. I owe it to myself. I have worked hard for the life I have with the path that was carved out for me. It’s important to treat ourselves. We only have so much time to live and money always comes back. It’s important to savor the moments. I tell myself that I plan for this to be my only marriage and I want to invest in that one special day. I deserve to be the center of attention; just this once.

[orleans-jester]

When Delta advises you to do something, you do it. Even when there are barriers in the way. But this is where the bits of Agnes that were still inside of Maddy shined. The organization, the always keeping busy, the girl who watched her mother do her business things because someone had to step into that role eventually and it wasn’t going to be her brother. Calls were made. New Orleans airport? Out of the question. Nothing was open or working right now. So it was a drive out to Texas. Doctors don’t recommend that you fly out after 36 weeks of pregnancy. She was beyond that. She was going to pop anyday now. She was a day behind her due date. But there wasn’t a choice. When a ‘helpful’ airline employee pointed out her stomach, Maddy would lie smoothly and say she was carrying twins, she was just looking quite big but it was going to be no big deal. It could not be a big deal.

There was no time for this to be a big deal.

Making the arrangements online. Trying to find a place that was as close to perfect as the one that they had the year before. It was harder on short notice. But thank you money. Credit card numbers were put in. A furnished apartment was found, and a request for a crib was put in because - well, stating the obvious. It seemed like their little one was going to be a Paris baby, how very them. Getting to the airport. Taking a spare moment to finally send all of the documents to Kuzco, all signed and legitimized. It might not be the best time for an inn in New Orleans but it wasn’t for the customers. It was for the memories. And then right back to work, finding everyone else who was flying in first class and offering to comp their flights, and book them another one. The flight was going to be an overnighter so Bastien wouldn’t be transforming during the long winter night but their privacy was still important to them. She managed to get through to a lot of them.

She was tired. Emotionally and physically. All of the driving, all of the organizing, still reeling from Wulf and the other Merry Men that were in the crowds, and the others that they have lost. She was tired of it all. If only there was another place that felt like home - The Laveaus had the right idea. But she and Bastien were attached to New Orleans. Even if it was a dead town. If there was time, maybe she’d look into actually buying property in Paris so there wouldn’t this scramble. Maybe they could settle. She relaxed into her first class seat, leaning against Bastien and kissing his shoulder. “Second year in a row,” She mused. “Maybe Paris is trying to tell us something.”

Christmas in Paris. She had sent off a lot of the packages before hand - the ones to New Zealand containing Christmas gifts. At least there was no worry in that. And to the people that were left - she’d find a way to make sure they got it. The dancing couldn’t carry on forever, could it? The gifts for those that were gone though - they remained inside of their dungeon home until they got back and she’d figure out what to do with them.

A light doze until a strange feeling inside woke her up. A pressure in her belly. And a kicking. Thinking that it was just Frankie being a little butthead, and having to use the bathroom, she unbuckled and got up to use the facilities, only for the long dress that she was wearing to stick to her legs and the seat when she got up. Absolutely soaked. A second of panic as she looked instinctively for blood with wide eyes but saw none. And then a REAL moment of oh god oh no oh fuck mon dieu when it hit her what happened. She sat back down to collect herself, and then looked Bastien in the eye.

“Can you facetime Victor?” She asked. Long distance flight, wi-fi, all of that. They weren’t entirely off of the grid up there. You had to pay for it but that wasn’t exactly an issue here. “I - I think she’s coming. My water just broke.”

[realhobit]

Best Online Belly Dance Classes In India | Hobit

Hobit offers you the Best Online Belly Dance Classes in India. Join our belly dance online classes for a mesmerizing journey of rhythm and grace. Shimmy your way to confidence today!

[southernish]

Back in February or March, after I had disentangled myself from the dumpster fire that is the “organized” left in Los Angeles I started searching for something to occupy my newfound free time. I was searching for some way to feel at home in my body and might give me some sort of community I was missing.

I decided to try belly dance again. It saved my life once before so I figured it was worth a shot to give it another go. However, when I started looking around for classes, it was slim pickings. I was very much a fusion dancer when I danced at Arabesque in Chicago over a decade ago. I don’t particularly care for the bouncy, showgirl cabaret style. Unfortunately, that’s mostly what exists in L.A. I finally found a couple of fusion teachers who were renting space at a studio in Burbank on Thursday evenings . So I went.

To say I was rusty would be an understatement. 44 year-old hips do not move the same as 32 year-old ones. The other women in class have been dancing together for several years. I struggled to keep up. I also was unprepared for everybody to be so skinny (probably dumb on my part, I mean this is L.A. after all, but in my defense, when I started dancing in 2009 I was blessed with a queer, fat teacher and fellow students who looked much more like me when so that’s all I’ve really known).

I felt big and clumsy and old. And very much like an outsider. I tried my best to wedge myself into this place where I definitely didn’t fit. I stuck with classes for about 6 months. I attempted a couple social events and even rejoined F*cebook to be part of a little local dance group. But I was secretly relieved when the last session of classes ended when one teacher went back to school and the other had a baby. Two other teachers started some classes a couple weeks ago. One of them is focused on chakras and I am just not capable of faking it THAT hard.

So, much like our Swedish queen Robyn, I am dancing on my own…with some online classes. Which is still fun! And pretty great to be able to pick and choose and find a teacher that fits my learning style and skill level. But it’s definitely not the same and just adds to my feeling of detachment from this place. Decent trade-off to not have to pretend to give a shit about my chakras though.

[martaonthemove]

#178 On Grief- Our Collective Sorrow

I have been sharing my feelings on grief on my social media pages for the past few days.

Someone lost a friend, a mentor, a family member due to their views and values. We as a nation are narrowing our focuses to those who align with our viewpoints, and it creates such a grief and separation within the soul.

It is natural to do so, and to take comfort in what you can understand. It can be hard to listen and learn without judgement. In this episode I speak on what grief really means, and how we can use that knowledge to keep our lights on.

Keep them on for ourselves, for one another, for the world. It is hard work to keep going. To continue to be open to learning. To sit with hard things, yet we must in order to maintain that connection, that soul alignment, that LIGHT shining.

The second episode I speak on nourishment and how to take it during these times. How to identify what fills you up when things feel confusing, and why it is is so important to do so. I speak on the power of play to bring us into presence and why presence is a practice to cultivate in this time.

The third speaks on Mindful Movement for medicine for the soul. I have recorded two grounding meditations and a mindful movement class in my free Supportive Mindfulness Community and they are on replay, should you feel called to tune in.

Take care of yourselves.

Remember that you cannot control an outcome, but you can soothe your emotional state by mindfully checking in with yourself and then choosing to engage in activities that regulate your nervous system and bring you back into balance.

Meditation.

A walk in nature.

Somatic movement. ( For me dancing or intuitively moving the body with eyes closed)

Self massage.

A bath.

A yoga practice.

Reading a book.

Nourishing food and water.

Deep grounded breathing. ( Lying on the floor and focusing on breathing from your belly.)

Cuddle an animal, baby or stuffed animal if you don’t have one

A favorite mantra of mine-

“I surrender what I cannot control. I am grateful for all that I have. I breathe in love, I breathe out peace.”

What brings you nourishment during this time?

My Women’s Circle begins tomorrow with three spaces left. If you are craving a space to share without judgement. To speak on hard things, and cultivate joy, come join us.

Women’s Retreat. Sicily June 14-21st Registration is open with 3 spaces available.

    Upcoming-

Women's Connection Circle November 11th.

Free Supportive Mindfulness Community

Follow online @martasonthemove

Schedule an online consultation

Check out this podcast episode!

[vickythesexcoach]

This Monday 21st October at 7:45 online: book your tickets at:https://www.newmoonritual.com/products/summer-solstice-womens-circle-belly-dance-class-%E2%9C%A8-copy

[yashgupta90]

workout programs dubai“Ultimate Fitness Journey: Top Workout Programs in Dubai”

Dubai offers a vibrant fitness scene with numerous workout programs Dubai has to offer, catering specifically to beginners eager to embark on their wellness journey. The city’s unique blend of luxury, culture, and community creates an inviting atmosphere for newcomers to fitness.1. Group Fitness Classes

Many gyms and studios in Dubai offer group fitness classes that are perfect for beginners. Programs such as Zumba, Pilates, and yoga not only provide structured workouts but also foster a sense of community. Group classes are led by experienced instructors who guide participants through the movements, ensuring correct form and technique. This social aspect can be motivating, helping beginners stay committed to their fitness goals.2. Personal Training Hiring a personal trainer is another popular option for beginners in Dubai. Trainers offer personalized programs tailored to individual fitness levels and goals. They provide one-on-one guidance, helping clients understand proper techniques while also offering encouragement and accountability. Many trainers in Dubai have diverse backgrounds, from traditional fitness to specialized training in martial arts or rehabilitation, allowing beginners to find a trainer that fits their needs.3. Boot Camp Programs Outdoor boot camp classes have gained popularity in Dubai, taking advantage of the city’s stunning parks and beaches. These programs usually involve a mix of cardio and strength training, allowing beginners to build endurance and muscle in a supportive group environment. The energetic atmosphere and camaraderie among participants can make workouts more enjoyable and less intimidating for those just starting.4. Functional Training Functional training focuses on exercises that mimic everyday activities, making it ideal for beginners. Gyms in Dubai offer classes that incorporate movements such as squats, lunges, and pushes to enhance overall strength and mobility. These programs often use minimal equipment, making them accessible and adaptable for individuals of all fitness levels.5. Yoga and Mindfulness Programs Yoga has become immensely popular in Dubai, with numerous studios offering classes tailored to beginners. These programs emphasize flexibility, balance, and breathing techniques, promoting both physical and mental well-being. Many beginners find yoga to be a gentle introduction to fitness, as it allows for individual pacing and focuses on body awareness.6. Dance Fitness Dance-based fitness programs like hip-hop dance, belly dancing, or salsa offer a fun way for beginners to get moving. These classes often emphasize rhythm and enjoyment rather than strict choreography, making them less intimidating for those new to exercise. Plus, they provide a great cardiovascular workout while allowing participants to express themselves creatively.7. Swimming Classes With Dubai’s warm climate and numerous luxury pools, swimming is an excellent option for beginners. Many facilities offer swimming lessons, catering to all skill levels. Swimming provides a low-impact workout that builds endurance and strength, making it particularly appealing for those who may have joint concerns.8. Online Fitness Programs In the digital age, many beginners in Dubai are opting for online fitness programs. These platforms offer flexibility, allowing individuals to work out at their own pace and schedule. Many popular fitness apps and websites provide beginner-friendly workouts, often led by professional trainers.Conclusion In summary, the variety of workout programs Dubai provides ensures that beginners have ample opportunities to explore different fitness avenues. Whether through group classes, personal training, or outdoor activities, the supportive environment in Dubai encourages newcomers to embrace their fitness journey. With the right program, beginners can build a strong foundation, improve their health, and cultivate a lasting love for fitness.

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Here's my September 2024 column for The Laurel Independent newspaper:

The Laurel Inner Space

Staying curious: Lifelong learning in Laurel and beyond

By AGNES PASCO CONATY

Curiosity — that drive to learn an unfamiliar word, experiment with crafting, try food you haven’t tasted before, or even just walk around a different block — can take us on rewarding learning adventures throughout our lives. As Albert Einstein famously said, “The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.”

And sometimes curiosity prompts us to pick up something we’d put down years before. For me, it was rocks. I’d studied geology as an undergraduate and returned to it many years later when I started teaching environmental science. Suddenly, I was all but glued to my magnifying glass as I marveled at the colors, textures and details, even in rocks that looked ordinary at first glance. And I started wondering about so much: How does petrified wood become a rock? Why are tiny shells embedded in sedimentary rocks? One question led to another, and another. My curiosity about rocks now knows no bounds.

So many of us lead busy lives; we may think we could never find time to dabble with a new hobby, let alone dive head first into learning a new language. But grabbing even a moment here or there can add up to big rewards over time. I have a friend who decided to teach herself one new knot each month for a year — and she stuck with it, mastering not just 12, but more than two dozen new knots that year. Now, more than a decade later and still following her curiosity, she’s gained not only skill a whole lot of knots, but the confidence that can come with taking on a challenge.

We have abundant resources for exploring and expanding our curiosity, right at our fingertips, and many of them are geared to older adults. Montgomery College’s Lifelong Learning Institute, based at the college’s Rockville campus, (tinyurl.com/2efvsam8) offers a treasure chest of courses, from professional development to personal enrichment. Interested in presidential history? Want to learn how to raise orchids? Eager to get a handle on your personal finances? The institute may have just what you’re looking for. 

Prince George’s Community College, in Largo, also offers programs for seniors (tinyurl.com/2s4c8usy). And right here at home, the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, which is run by Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, offers classes for adults 60 years or older ranging from belly dancing and Zumba to ceramics, drawing and more. (For a full calendar of fall classes at the center, go to tinyurl.com/37sejjtu.)

Our Laurel Branch Library, part of the county’s Memorial Library System (tinyurl.com/yc5nkd5a), offers  a rich selection of free, online courses to anyone who has a library card. (I recently started a course on practical geology to satisfy my fascination with rocks.) The library is constantly expanding not only its physical collection of books, but its virtual offerings as well.  And with that same library card, you can create an account with Kanopy (kanopy.com/en), a free streaming service that collaborates with libraries and universities throughout the country to bring thousands of films right to your home. You, too, can immerse yourself in the world of documentaries — or even become that movie trivia buff you’ve always wanted to be.

I also enthusiastically recommend exploring the internet to whet (and even satisfy!) your appetite for new adventures in learning. Project Gutenberg (gutenberg.org) has tens of thousands of free e-books, including most of the great books of the Western world and digital copies of hard-to-find editions, that you can read online or download. Coursera (coursera.org) is an online consortium of more than 300 colleges and universities offering career training and degree programs (at cost) and a huge selection of free courses. And so many colleges and universities independently offer online learning, too; all it takes is an easy search to start opening those doors.

As a child, I was so curious about the world around me, and I loved learning. I still do. And I’ve always encouraged my son (and my students!) to keep learning, too. Being open to possibilities — staying curious — is a lifelong journey worth taking.