hAPPY nEW yEAR'S nEW oRLEANS bELLY dANCING lOVELIES!!!!

*** zaghareet ***

Dearest lovelies,
Hope today is filled with love and bubbles.
May your journey in 2013 be a magical walk with beautiful sunsets and sparkly sunrises!
love, light, and happy shimmies, see you in 2013!

Welcome 2013!!!

Happy holiday season and Welcome 2013!!!

Hope you're having a great holiday and wishing you
a magical new year filled with love and bubbles~
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2013 is a great time to check out our
Belly Dance Goddess Hour
Tuesday nights!!!
a time to dedicate to only you

This year, we will be preparing for our Belly Dancing Student Showcase
which will take place in the Summer (Details TBA)
16+ weeks til then, so there is plenty of time to get in the mix!!!

Whether you would like to participate in the showcase
or just be part of the fun in class-
Learning the foundational belly dancing moves and basic routines
While toning, increasing flexibility, and getting in shape....
it's a fun time to join us ladies!!!

Discover your inner goddess and be ready to shimmy and shake that stress away!

Wanna join our New Year’s challenge???
Here are some belly dancing 2013 challenge suggestions:

- Learn to belly dance in 6-8 weeks, tone and increase flexibility and balance
- Kick up to an intermediate or advance level in your dancing
- Learn stress relieving techniques that will allow you to manage stress using belly dancing and yoga
- Learn a basic, intermediate, or advance level routine in 8-10 weeks in class
- And/or perform at our Belly Dance Student Showcase in May (Details TBA)!
Any of these can be achieved by just coming to class :) I will take care of the rest!

A special intention will be set in each class
to help us reconnect with ourselves and our personal goals!

Join us and dedicate this time, 1 hour, each Tuesday, just for you!!!!
You will feel renewed, relaxed, and refreshed. Namaste!

Looking forward to Belly Dancing in 2013 with my lovelies!!!!
And don't forget to invite a friend, share the love, light, and happy shimmies,

karla marie

Belly Dance Goddess Hour
Belly Dancing classes in New Orleans
Drop in just for fun or come Every Tuesday
(*No class Tuesday, February 12 for Mardi Gras)
7:45pm-8:45pm
Location: Swan River Yoga Mandir (2940 Canal St. in Mid City)

The studio (www.swanriveryoga.com) has class packs starting at 5 classes,
the 10 class pack is $125 ($100 for students),
it does not expire and can be shared with a friend, it may also be used for any class in the studio.
Drops ins are $14 ($12 for students) and welcome any time!

"LIKE" our facebook page and get class updates and inspiration
www.facebook.com/bellyneworleans

~A warm up, some belly dancing, and a relaxing yoga cool down~
love, light, and happy shimmies,

karla marie

BELLY DANCE CLASSES NEW ORLEANS- RESUME JANUARY 15, 2013

Belly Dance Goddess Hour info:
All levels
7:45pm-8:45pm
Swan River Yoga Mandir
2940 Canal St. New Orleans

Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/bellydanceneworleans
LIKE our page to get class updates and more!
Blog:
www.bellydancefusion.blogspot.com

Class Cards:
5 class package $65
10 class package $125
there are other options but these are the most popular ones.
These packages are good for yoga classes at the studio as well and Don't expire. It can also be shared with someone else.
Drop in rate $14
You can sign up for classes online just click on the following link and search for the class date, when you sign up for class it will ask you which package you would like to purchase and you can select that as well. https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=7119

Feel free to EMAIL with any additional questions!!

What can you expect?
A very relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
No dance experience necessary
A multi level class with step by step instruction
You will learn proper Belly dancing technique
We will stretch and move to create balance and toning using basic yoga poses
We will belly dance to our little hearts content and then enjoy a soothing, relaxing cool down at the end of class

What to wear?
http://bellydancefusion.blogspot.com/p/attire-what-to-wear.html

love, light, and happy shimmies,
karla marie

Come celebrate the year with a shimmy and your favorite girls!

This week is our last class of 2012!!!!!
Tuesday 12/18
7:45pm-8:45pm
Swan River Yoga (Mandir)

I have end of the year goodies and a whole lots of shimmying, shaking, and relaxation planned...
can we say restorative pose?!?!?!

Don't miss it....
and see you back in 2013 w/lots of great surprises planned!
Classes will resume Tuesday 1/15.

See you Tuesday!!!!!!!!

DON'T FORGET TO LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BELLYDANCENEWORLEANS


belly dance classes new orleans louisiana
no belly dancing or any dance experience necessary
yoga attire or stretch pants and a tank top or tshirt is fine
(anything that allows a full range of motion)
studio is located in mid city on canal st. off jeff davis in new orleans

Mommy & Baby henna afternoon! Love, light, and happy shimmies!

Come relieve Some Stress TONIGHT @ BELLY DANCE CLASS

BELLY DANCING CLASS IN NEW ORLEANS...
Join us TONIGHT
and every Tuesday

Swan River Yoga Mandir in Mid Cit
2940 Canal St. New Orleans, LA

Drop ins always welcome $14 drop in
or class cards available

any questions, km@karlamariefineart.com

Learn to belly dancing in new orleans with Karla Marie at Swan River Yoga Mandir every Tuesday! Belly Dancing classes in Mid City, New Orleans, learn basic technique, intermediate level, and choreography!!!

Namaste!

FAQ: What does "Namaste" mean? My instructor says it every week after our practice and I've always wanted to know...

"The gesture Namaste represents the belief that there is a Divine spark within each of us that is located in the heart chakra. The gesture is an acknowledgment of the soul in one by the soul in another. "Nama" means bow, "as" means I, and "te" means you. Therefore, Namaste literally means "bow me you" or "I bow to you."

To perform Namaste, we place the hands together at the heart charka, close the eyes,and bow the head. It can also be done by placing the hands together in front of the third eye, bowing the head, and then bringing the hands down to the heart. This is an especially DEEP form of respect.

Although in the West the word "Namaste" is usually spoken in conjunction with the gesture, in India, it is understood that the gesture itself signifies Namaste, and therefore, it is unnecessary to say the word while bowing.

We bring the hands together at the heart chakra to increase the flow of Divine love. Bowing the head and closing the eyes helps the mind surrender to the Divine in the heart. One can do Namaste to oneself as a meditation technique to go deeper inside the heart chakra; when done with someone else,it is also a beautiful, albeit quick, meditation.

FOR A TEACHER AND STUDENT, Namaste allows two individuals to come together energetically to a place of connection and timelessness, free from the bonds of ego-connection. If it is done with deep feeling in the heart and with the mind surrendered, a deep union of spirits can blossom.

Ideally, Namaste should be done both at the beginning and at the end of class. Usually, it is done at the end of class because the mind is less active and the energy in the room is more peaceful. The teacher initiates Namaste as a symbol of gratitude and respect toward her students and her own teachers and in return invites the students to connect with their lineage, thereby allowing the truth to flow—the truth that we are all one when we live from the heart." Aadil Palkhivala

Recognized as one of the world's top yoga teachers, Aadil Palkhivala began studying yoga at the age of seven with B.K.S.Iyengar and was introduced to Sri Aurobindo's yoga three years later. He received the Advanced Yoga Teacher's Certificate at the age of 22 and is the founder-director of internationally renowned Yoga Centers™ in Bellevue, Washington. Aadil is also a federally certified Naturopath, a certified Ayurvedic Health Science Practitioner, a clinical hypnotherapist, a certified Shiatsu and Swedish bodywork therapist, a lawyer, and an internationally sponsored public speaker on the mind-body-energy connection.

Join us for Belly Dance Goddess Hour
belly dance classes new orleans louisiana
no belly dancing or any dance experience necessary
yoga attire or stretch pants and a tank top or tshirt is fine
(anything that allows a full range of motion)
studio is located in mid city on canal st. off jeff davis in new orleans

Namaste ladies. Thank you for today's class!

Thank you beautiful lovelies for class today. Welcome to all the new belly dancing lovelies: Kenethia, Fara, Carmen, and Marta! So excited you came!

For those of you who asked, and those who want to practice today's sequence at home, here is the breakdown.

(Danced to "Peitho's Veil")

- once beat starts, wait 8 counts)

Home pose (left hip up)

(to the left) 3 point turn
(to the right) 3 point turn
(to the left) 3 point turn
(to the right) 3 point turn

Left hip bounce (4)
Rond de jambe (left foot)
Right hip bounce (4)
Rond de jambe (right foot)

(to the left) 3 point turn
Right hip bounce (4)
(to the right) 3 point turn
Left hip bounce (4)

Maya (left)
Maya (right)
Maya (left)
Maya (right)

Egyptian figure 8 (arms up) right hip
Egyptian figure 8 (arms up) left hip
Egyptian figure 8 (arms up) right hip
Egyptian figure 8 (arms up) left hip

8 mayas (fast)
8 egyptian figure 8s (fast)

Home pose left hip up

(happy shimmies ♥

Belly Dance in New Orleans- Tuesday 7:45pm

Who needs a juicy workout, some restorative yoga and to feel like a goddess?!?!?

Join us for Belly Dancing class Tuesday!
When: TUESDAYS @7:45pm
Where: Swan River Yoga Mandir (2940 Canal St. NOLA)
How much: Drop ins $14 (Class cards available)

love, light, and happy shimmies!
Can't wait to see you~
karla marie

PS- If you have facebook go to www.facebook.com/bellydanceneworleans
("Like" the page and don't forget to "check in" when you get to class :)

Paint the town lime green!

Today is World Lymphoma Awareness Day (lime green) and September is Spinal Cord Awareness Month (beige)! Wear your LIME GREEN & BEIGE for papi! Support the millions living and fighting lymphoma and paralysis!

Remember those who fought but lost and my papi and his amazing journey and fight against Lymphoma.

Know your nodes, it could save your life.... take the quick quiz to see if you know your lymph nodes..... would you recognize the symptoms of lymphoma?? www.knowyournodes.org
 Take this quick quiz, it could save your life!

To view photos of papi's incredible journey go to www.facebook.com/karlamariefineart and click on the album named "Papi's fight against cancer" You do not need to be a facebook user

--
Karla Marie Cochran
km@karlamariefineart.com
http:karlamariefineart.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/karlamariefineart
 
"‎Dancing is not just getting up painlessly, like a leaf blown on the wind;
dancing is when you tear your heart out and rise out of your body to hang suspended between the worlds." -Rumi
http://bellydancefusion.blogspot.com
 

after 2 canceled classes due to stormy weather and power outages...
we are ready to get our shimmy on!!!!

You won't want to miss this class TUESDAY!!!!
Great for beginners, new students always welcome!
It'll be a great way to start of your fall, dedicating time to yourself!

WHEN:
Tuesdays

TIME:
7:45pm-8:45pm
There is no better way to kick off your week than with the full body experience of belly dancing.

Our class is designed for all levels and focuses on:
* Connecting (with yourself, your mind & body, the present moment, and other women)
* Stretching
* Balance and Control
* Increasing Flexibility
* Promoting Stress relief
* and Deep Relaxation

Location:
Swan River Yoga Mandir (Mid City)
2940 Canal St. NOLA

Single Class Drop in $14
Special discount packages available for multiple classes
Student Discounts also available

It'll be a great way to close out the summer with
a fabulous full body workout, an amazing group of ladies
and revitalizing energy. It's a time dedicated to you!
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT ~ lots of shimmying fun!!!!

Love, light, and happy shimmies,
Karla Marie
http://bellydancefusion.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/bellydanceneworleans



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BELLY DANCING CLASS IN NEW ORLEANS
For beginners, intermediate, or advanced dancers
Workout and relax... be restored and renewed

My dearest belly dancing lovelies.

Power is OUT again in our Mandir, and with our wonderful shimmying energy and no AC I'm afraid it may be unsafe to have our class, so class tonight IS CANCELLED.

Miss shimmying with you... SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY!!!! 

hope you're staying cool!

love, light, and happy shimmies

karla marie

Need a yummy shimmy and some restorative yoga??? Come to Belly Dancing Class tonight! 7:45pm @Swan River Yoga. (2940 Canal St in New Orleans) No dance experience necessary, we love new students, join us! Yoga attire is best...A tank top and stretch pants. We do class barefoot. Drop ins $14. All you need is the desire to feel absolutely wonderful, refreshed, restored, renewed!!!
Any questions email km@karlamariefineart.com

Hope everyone stayed safe during the storm and is enjoying power!!! Come shimmy with us and shake that post hurricane funkiness away! Tomorrow, Tuesday 9/4 @7:45pm at the Mandir.
Power is ON and we're ready to shimmy!

NO CLASS TUESDAY 8/28

Dear Lovelies,
I will miss shimmying with you this week.
There will be no class Tuesday, August 28.
Be safe.
love, light, and happy shimmies,
karla marie




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Belly Dance Goddess Hour by Karla Marie
is a Belly Dancing Class in New Orleans made just for you!
@Swan River Yoga Mandir in Mid City
2940 Canal St. New Orleans, LA

Belly Dance Goddess Hour

... is a Belly Dancing class
... is a place to stop and enjoy your femininity, your individuality
... is an hour dedicated to only you
... is a WORKOUT!!!!
... is a place to learn to belly dancing, brush up on your moves, share the dance with other lovelies.

Belly Dance Goddess Hour by Karla Marie
is a Belly Dancing Class in New Orleans made just for you!
@Swan River Yoga Mandir in Mid City
2940 Canal St. New Orleans, LA

Come Tuesdays 7:45pm-8:45pm
Can't wait to shimmy with you!

If you're still unsure, Check out our frequently asked questions page... this may answer some of the questions you have :)

love, light, and happy shimmies lovelies!

Like our page on facebook: bellydanceneworleans
email: km@karlamariefineart.com for more info
Belly Dance Classes * New Orleans * Ladies Night Out

READY FOR CLASS TONIGHT?!? Got goodies for all my lovelies! If this is your first class, it'll be a great one for you! SEE YOU TONIGHT 7:45pm-8:45pm @Swan River Yoga Mandir (2940 Canal St in Mid City) Drop is $14 class cards available, student discounts available. What to wear? Stretch pants and Tank or T-shirt. We do class barefoot, so flips flops are fine! DEDICATE just 1 HOUR today TO YOURSELF! Our closing yoga cool down will help you de-stress and get thru the week! Can't wait to shimmy with you!!! www.bellydancefusion.blogspot.com

STRESSED? Come shimmy your stress away TOMORROW, Tuesday

Class 7:45pm-8:45pm
Swan River Yoga Mandir (Mid City)
2940 Canal St.

Special things planned, you won't wanna miss it!!!!!!

Class TOMORROW!

Calling all Goddesses!
You won't wanna miss this yummy, luscious, belly dancing class!
Tuesdays 7:45pm-8:45pm
Swan River Yoga Mandir (2940 Canal St NOLA)

Come get ur shimmy and shakin on!

New students and Drop ins ALWAYS WELCOME!
This is an open level class, great for beginners, nondancers, as well as seasoned dancers!!! Come,come, you'll love it!-

A very happy belly dancing baby!

Renzo loves belly dancing w/his momma. Favorite thing to do after his nap! Getting ready for Belly Dance class tomorrow!

Class starts next Tuesday, August 7th
Single Drop in class $14 ($12 for students)

For class packages:
http://www.swanriveryoga.com/class_fees.html

My Dearest Belly Dancing Lovelies: I cannot wait to shimmy with you next Tuesday at our first class back since May :) I have little goodies for you and a very special class planned! Ready to sweat? Shimmy? Shake? And Refresh? xoxoxo

Belly Dancing Class starts Tuesday, August 7th

Just 4 weeks to go!

Reserve your Tuesdays @7:45pm
to give back to yourself, refresh,
and shimmy with the lovelies at our
Belly Dance Goddess Hour.

Belly Dancing (starts August 7th)
... Every Tuesday 7:45pm-8:45pm
@Swan River Yoga Mandir
2940 Canal St. NOLA (in Midcity)

Drop ins $14
Class cards available

We will begin our class with a warm up, we will focus on centering ourselves, calming our minds, and warming up our muscles and increasing circulation with some yoga. We will then move into basic belly dancing technique to allow our bodies to ease into the class, focusing on strengthening and toning. Slowly, we will work our way into layering moves, and experimenting with travel steps and simple sequences and get the circulation going. Finally, we will work up to our class crescendo with some yummy shimmies, powerful undulations, and lots of shaking for the most fun cardio workout. Then, to prepare us to re-enter the world, continue with our week, and all the awaits us once we leave the studio, we will end with a yummy, yoga cool down, complete with the soothing smells of essential oils, the sounds of music, and the silent, calming of the mind.
email: km@karlamariefineart.com for info

FAQs....

FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions... After my postings today about class starting (on my facebook page- www.facebook.com/bellydanceneworleans), I received lots of questions, so I'm posting responses to your questions and concerns....

1) Hell nah! I am NOT jiggling my belly in front of a bunch of strangers
- You don't have to bare your belly to do the class. In fact 95% of my students wear a fitted t-shirt or tank top to class and don't bare their belly at all

2) I'll come when I lose some weight
-Belly dancing is about connecting with yourself, increasing circulation, flexibility, finding your own body's movement. The class will allow you to feel comfortable no matter your size, shape, level of experience. It's an amazing and complete body workout, we start with a warm up from head to toe, if you are looking for an exercise plan to add to your lifestyle or a fun and exciting workout, this is perfect, during technique you will tone and during the layering you will sweat and challenge your body in ways you never imagined. My students are different ages, sizes, body types, you will definitely feel comfortable with the wonderful lovelies that come to class!

3) I'm not coordinated and can't dance, I have NEVER belly danced
- Perfect! Then the class is ideal for you. We start slow, step by step, and build on each step within the class. For those students who have taken the class for a long time, I always include new moves and sequences so it's never boring, keeping it new for everyone... beginners and seasoned dancers. If you've never danced before it will be great because we do very few traveling steps, most of the focus will be in your own space focusing on strengthening your core and posture... no tripping of the feet involved.

4) I'm so busy, it's hard to make it each Tuesday.
- This is my favorite... with 3 boys (a 16 year old in high school and every sport imaginable, an active 10 year old, and a 2 month olf baby), a successful photography career, and a full time art teaching job, I found the only way to keep it together was taking out from my "busy" schedule, time just for me! I find you can make the time if you try! It's challenging but isn't everything? Make the time! It will be worth it. You deserve to carve out at least one hour per week for something new and fun! Give it a try!!! Plus, I find there is nothing more refreshing than a room full of amazing, strong women belly dancing!!

Have a Spring Fling w/Belly Dancing

The weather, the breeze, the flip flops...
Spring is a great time to dedicate to yourself... stretch, tone, balance, and release stress!!!!!

Come, Come, Come!!!!
Tuesdays 7:45pm-8:45pm
@Swan River Yoga Mandir (2940 Canal Street)
Drop ins welcome $14
Class Cards Available

NEVER DONE IT BEFORE???
Great!!!! Come try something new, we promise... you'll feel right at home :)

A full body workout and deep yoga relaxation all in one hour!

Shimmy your stress away...

Join us and shimmy, shake and undulate away your stress!

It's a great way to start your week..
- a great group of ladies
- a wonderful full body workout
- an amazing, relaxing yoga cool down

Monday, January 30
7:30-8:30pm

Starting February 7th, class moves to
Tuesdays @7:45pm

Location:
Swan River Yoga Mandir
2940 Canal St. in Mid City

Drop ins always welcome $14
Special discount class packages available
Student Discounts available

Yoga attire is best or anything that allows a full range of motion!