I went to my last hip hop dance class yesterday and then went over to my yoga studio for the Henna Lounge. My friend Johannah joined me too! Darcy, this amazing henna artist, did my belly and hand in just 45 minutes. The artwork is so beautiful. Here are some pictures. The color looks a little different now....it's more orange, now that the paint dried and the dye is on my skin. It lasts about 2 weeks. I think it's beautiful.
For those of you who are not familiar w/Henna. Here is some more information!
Henna during pregnancy is an ancient practice and is soothing as well as calming. It is believed to help bring about an easy birth and healthy child.
Lawsonia Inermis or henna is a small bush that produces a red dye that has been used cosmetically and medicinally for over 9,000 years.
Many countries including Morocco and India have traditions of applying henna during the third trimester of pregnancy. Henna is believed to protect and bless the mother and child from any evil or malicious spirits that may be near during delivery.
The red coloring of the dye and protective images used in the patterns guard against the evil eye and are thought to protect the pair during the child's difficult passage into this world. Special attention is given to the hands and especially the feet as they are considered to be vulnerable connections to the world.
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