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By now, you should be thinking about the "Mother's Day Gift." First, let me explain that flowers are mandatory. Moms have given up over 90 percent of their lives to the care and nurturing and worrying over their children. And, if the child is not adopted, they have given a year (and for those of us who nursed their babies, more than 1 year) of their bodily functions over caring for the child. Alcohol, caffeine, donuts and fish have all been subject to sacrifice. And her shoe size is now size larger forever.

So, what could you get her for a Mother's Day Gift? Skip Hallmark. No stuffed animals. Diamonds are always a perfect choice. But if you're looking for something out of the ordinary, and exotic, you might want to consider a Mother's Day Gift that:

* Soothes PMS
* Is an art form
* Cultivates a svelte figure
* Burns Calories
* Increases her sex drive
* Builds strong bones

These are the benefits of belly dance it is truly an art form that has prevailed for thousands of years, through cultural transformations, and fluctuations in societal standards. What is belly dance? Check this out here. And yes, BellyDancing is For every Woman.

No one knows her better than you, but here's some information that may help you decide if this is the right Mother's Day gift for her. Wikipedia says, "Belly dance is a Western name for an Arabic style of dance developed in the Middle East. In Europe, it is sometimes called oriental dance. Similarly, In Turkish it is referred to as oryantal dans ("Dance of the East"). Some American devotees refer to it simply as "Middle Eastern Dance".

Despite the variety of forms and cultural transformations, belly dance's most common feature is the isolated movements of the belly. These abdominal movements may be circular, rolling, angular, or vibrating. Vibrations and shimmies provide an aerobic workout. Slow belly rolls and hip undulations work the pelvic muscles, gently soothing away tensions, and increase circulation. This helps alleviate PMS, by working out the "congestion in the pelvic area." Belly Dance is work, and requires focused concentration, and is not only mentally stimulating, but brings a much needed break to much of the mundane tasks of a the day. Other benefits include the prevention of arthritis, Alzheimer's, and greater intuition. More on the Health benefits of Belly Dancing. Here's a beautiful book, regarding the ancient rituals and benefits of belly dance. Grandmother's Secrets: The Ancient Rituals and Healing Power

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