Feeling Lonely

  Today I am feeling lonely. And yet I am not alone. I’ve been around people all day. Funny how that is. At first, I was tempted to label what I’m feeling as “depression”. Cause, hey, a girl with Bipolar Disorder does indeed get depressed. But then, I thought, “Hey Jennifer, let’s really, really think…

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Hillside 2012

Well, I think I’ve finally settled from the elation of Hillside Festival last weekend. This was my 5th year workshopping Nia at this 3 day music festival in Guelph. I didn’t get to stay super long this year as I headed out after my workshop on Sunday to travel to my sister’s cottage in Bancroft.…

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Simply Irresistible!

When I watch this video by the amazing Mopo, I feel FABULOUS! I hope you will too! If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Mopo, let me tell you a bit about him. He is an amazing soul who makes it his mission to photograph women so that they can appreciate their beauty. Because…

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Grail Lady Faire 2012 – Nia Playlist

Last week I wrote about my experience at Grail Lady Faire this past June. You can read all about what an excellent time I had here. I had so much fun teaching Nia while I was there, so wanted to share my playlist with you all! Thank you for this day –  Karen Drucker Born…

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Grail Lady Faire June 25 – 29, 2012

  Last week, I had the pleasure of being part of Grail Lady Faire (at Grail Springs Spa) for the second year in a row. I was there to share my passion and spark through daily Nia classes on the lawn overlooking the lake. Last year, I wrote about how inspired I was, but I…

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FREE Nia at Pride 2012

Happy Canada Day! Happy Pride Toronto!   Today we celebrate. Today we dance!     For the 4th year running, I have the pleasure, along with my beautiful Nia colleagues Kirstie Smallman, Lainie Magidsohn & Martha Randall, to dance on stage at Pride Toronto. We’re teaching a FREE Nia class – meet us at 2pm…

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Dance to the Music: Flash Mob!

Yesterday in Nathan Phillips Square, dancers from the Joy of Dance (including moi) surprised those attending a Brain Injury Society of Toronto awareness event. Yup, we did a big ‘ole flash mob. Lemme tell ya’ it was steaming hot under the mid-day sun, but a ton of fun! (this video captures about half of our…

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Ab Exercises: The Nia Way

My relationship with abdominal exercises has radically changed because of Nia.   Sit-ups and Crunches: The Way to a Flat Stomach or “Six Pack” ? When I first started exercising in my late teens / early 20s, the emphasis was on getting a flat belly (if you were a woman) and on getting a 6…

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