Bellydance and Yoga videos, and practice

I've been getting in at least 30 minutes of practice a day. Would like to get more, but I recently signed on to a new project for work, and that has certainly taken some time out of my days. Yesterday, however, I got in an hour's practice - 30 minutes without the costume and hipscarf, then 30 minutes with them on. My best practice yet, and definitely the best practice in my costume!

I STILL have not tried the zills with my costume on for a couple reasons. I'm still a little nervous about it - the choli sleeves are so long, I'm still getting used to the feeling that my arms are moving inside a bell. And, because I am finally getting better and used to the sleeves, I'd like to keep that feeling going for at least another practice or two before I feel the mild frustration of awkward practice. Also, I live in a small apartment. I can hear coughing, laughing and music through my walls from the other tenants. I suspect the ring of finger cymbals also has the power of sound travel and possible annoyance. They are pretty loud I've heard that you can muffle the sound by making or buying knitted or crocheted 'socks' to slip over. I must look into that. Zills are quite a challenge for a beginner. I must not loose what progress I gained from them. I wish my grandma was alive now. She would LOVE to make me some. She was always making something with yarn. I never got the knack for it, so I will look into buying some.

Speaking of buying, I just bought two new dvds. I've been saying from the start that I have wanted to begin yoga as well. My brother has been taking yoga for a few years now. So, through his recommendation, I just ordered my first yoga dvd! I definitely need to go to the yoga class with my brother, but he says this one is a good gentle start for a beginner.

Most exciting, I actually found a dvd with yoga AND bellydance!!!!! :) I want to learn more than the six steps I learned in class, and, until I take my next class, I'll be able to learn new moves, as well as yoga poses that are most beneficial to bellydancers. Plus, the lessons are for Tribal dance! My first class was for Lebanese Cabaret, so I am most anxious to also learn a different form!