This tribe is intended as a communication forum for bellydancers in support of women who have suffered abuse at the hands of intimate partners; or those who are a testament to the healing power of the dance through and beyond the abuse.

"Bellydance deeply, intentionally and safely reconnects a woman to her body in ways that have nothing to do with violence, degradation, injury or idealism. The result is a woman who learns to want control of her body, she is in charge of her body, and can connect to her body in a way that is safe, complete and, resonates through her revealing a powerful spirit.



Through Bellydance, we are melting away layers of icy darkness created by isolation, fear, terror, and shredded self-esteem, to find the capitol ?T?Truth about her:



that she is worthy,

she is plenty,

her judgment is sound,

she is not alone,

and she really is . . . free."



As quoted by Anya Lahara in reference to the therapeutic nature of modern bellydance.

http://YANA.tribe.net