Glistening in sweat like a stunning mermaid emerging from the deep ocean –
Your beautiful hair lovingly clings to the back of your neck as you swing your hips left and right.
The enthusiastic energy spreads through you like wild fire –
Moving your body as excitedly as a toddler at his own birthday party.
That’s what it feels like when you dance Cook Island style.
So join me on a journey to a tropical island paradise, that’s cloaked in rainbow-coloured reef, and bound by turquoise-coloured lagoons…
Where the locals treat you like family, as you sing and dance together on the white sandy beaches
And in-case you’re still not convinced to join me – here’s 4 more of the many reasons why you should learn ura Kuki Airani – the cultural dance of the Cook Islands
Re-learn how to socialise
Aside from trimming your waist, shredding the kilos and boosting your self-confidence like the BADASS mama you are – you know what ura does?!
It makes you socialise
WHOA I know, shocking right! Trying new things and meeting new people – who would’ve thought…
Ura makes you hang with people you wouldn’t normally hang with
And yet the surprising thing is, they’re people just like you. The type who want to:
– have fun
– be playful
– belong
Deep personal relationships develop because it’s more than just another fitness session. It’s an exchange – from one heart to another
When was the last time you felt truly connected to someone new?
Get outta your head
Speaking of new, you remember the last time you did something scary? The eyes-watering, hands-sweating, legs-twitching kinda scary?
yeah, did you die?
No? Ok, so… you’ll be right then, trying something new (i.e. ura)
Mate, I get it. You feel exposed and vulnerable doing something as revealing as dance. But I’m telling you, once you get started you’ll get over those fears real quick.
And the only problem you’ll have is trying to not be rowdy after an exciting ura session with your new friends.
Get cultured
Imagine this:
The papa’s wearing fresh-leaved ei’s (necklaces) over their light-weight button up shirts; The mama’s wearing ei katu’s (flower crowns) made with large, bright flowers fresh from the neighbours’ garden
The uncles playing the ukuleles and spoons; The aunties singing with their high-pitched voices…
Memories of backyard parties – music, dancing, laughter, food, alcohol, occasional Uncle fights… you know, the usual
Ura is more than a fancy-pants cardio session.
It encompasses an entire society – our history, traditions, beliefs and values. Even when all that happens in a rowdy as backyard party – you know it’s the place to be. Because it’s not an experience you can buy on TripAdvisor.
So… if backyard parties are your jam too – I got you – click here
It’s fun!
How do you make fitness a regular thing?
Make it fun. Because you gotta enjoy your life. And you know you’re in the right place when it feels challenging for the body AND effortless for the mind.
And ura is exactly that… it’s fun! Whether you’re in the islands, at a backyard party, or at home alone. The feeling is the same
Your soul will be lit up, you’ll feel new and fresh. Just like a newborn baby… but with the ability to hold your head up and feed yourself – it’s amazing!
Excited to learn more?
These are just 4 reasons why you should try ura Kuki Airani (Cook Islands dance):
– to meet new people and remember how to socialise again
– get outta your head to overcome your fears and
– learn more about the culture and
– because it’s fun!
Excited to learn more? Click here
With love
Lady L
