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Expert: - 6/4/2008


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Hi, I found your answer to the question about how to develop stomach flutters very useful.  However, I not able to hold my breath to create a vacuum in my diaphragm.  How do you use your tongue or soft palette to keep air from escaping as you instructed.  Thanks in advance!

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Merhaba! Hello!
There really isn't 'one way' to do this!
It may be possible that you're just 'overthinking', as everyone is able to hold their breath...if you swim, you must learn to hold your breath so that you don't swallow water!
8)
I push the back part of my tongue to the roof of my mouth and towards the back of my throat...but if you're unable to do this, just simply holding your breath works!
However you manage hold your breath...do it...then use the technique I wrote about to create the flutter!
Gia
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I am a fulltime, professional Belly Dance Performer & Instructor. I can answer questions about Middle Eastern dance. I can discuss topics such as technique and history, performing, music, props, costumes and more! I will not answer questions about the misconceptions about this dance of a sexual nature.

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I am, literally, a life-long dancer, having studied dance in its many forms since the age of 3. My college degree was in theater arts from Rutgers University. I have studied with a myriad of well known belly dance master instructors (all listed on my website... www.IDreamOfGia.com )and I continue to study with teachers from around the world. I have extensive performance experience and teach group and private classes in Northern NJ and the NY Metro area.

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Voted NJ's Favorite Belly Dance Teacher by NJBellydanceing.org 2009 Oasis Honors "Cleopatra" Division 2008 Performing Arts Awards (various) Mustang Medalion (NJ)

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