BELLYFIT

Movement

Bellyfit is the fusion fitness experience for women that blends the power and wisdom of ancient cultures, with the research, technology and trends of the modern world.  Each class is a seamless fusion of movements inspired by the science of Western fitness, the style and beauty of Cultural Dance and the power of spiritual practices & philosophies from the East. In the first half hour of the class, burn mega calories, relieve stress and get the sweat flowing with fun, easy to learn cardio moves infused with the ancient and beautiful fundamentals of Belly Dance, Bollywood, Bhangra, African Dance and more. During the second half of the class, enjoy sculpting, toning and tightening with Pilates inspired core work, a deep yet relaxing Yoga inspired stretch and mindful Mudra Meditation.

Music

The sonic landscape you will hear in a Bellyfit Class is unlike any other you will ever experience in a group fitness situation. Be inspired and motivated by high energy tribal beats, find relaxation and mental calm with culturally rich ethno-organic sounds and melodies, move beyond thought, and experience the evolution of fusion. Our latest compilation is now available for sale from the Bellyfit Shop.Bellyfit was created by Alice Bracegirdle right here on Vancouver Island! Each class combines the foundation moves from Bellydance, Bollywood, Bhangra, African Dance, Pilates & Yoga, giving you a body sculpting, calorie burning, stress relieving & incredibly FUN workout!  (Bellyfit is a women only class) Please bring a yoga mat, if you have one.

ZUMBA!  

We are so pleased to welcome the extremely talented Jessica Wittman to the IPF team to teach this super fun, high energy fitness class. 

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!   Try it, you'll love it!

DanceFIT

Jessica will teach this class on alternating Saturday mornings, and you never know what she's got up her sleeve to share with you!  It will include a 30 minute cardio featuring awesome music and high energy moves from many different genres of dance, a component to strengthen your core, and a great stretch to finish.  

Belly Dance with Edith Jacob

Belly Dance (Raqs Sharqi) is a dynamic and diverse art form, incorporating a wide array of styles and movements from the folk, social and classical traditions of numerous Middle Eastern cultures.  In class, we will get the blood moving with an invigorating total body warm-up, including light toning exercises.  Easy movements, drawn from Middle Eastern Dance will inspire your heart and body.  A simple choreography will be learned to truly experience this art form.  The class finishes with a cool-down and stretch to leave refreshed and glowing!

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