Music Recommendations

Here are the songs currently used in Om Laila class choreographies, available via eMusic, iTunes, and music stores: Choreography Song: We Daret El Ayam Artist: Mahmoud Fadl Album: Oum Kalthoum 7000...

Why Bellydance at Om Laila

Om Laila is an organic movement system grounded in some of the traditions of bellydance and sufi teachings.  Here are some great reasons explore this system of dance and movement: For heali...

Zyll Patterns

Here are some basic zyll patterns for you to practice at home. Basic Longa (in 4/4 time) Play odd numbers on your right, or dominant hand.  Play even numbers on your left, or non-dominant han...

Holiday Stress?

Here are some juicy movement morsels to help you unwind: OM LAILA SEATED SERIES Bring your awareness to your breath anytime you remember - breathing like you are blowing up a balloon in the low b...

Waves and Whirling:

An innovative series of classes with Roula Said, founder of the Om Laila System. "Waves"     •    These classes focus on the waveforms or currents o...