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…
Read MoreHillside 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.…
Read MoreWhat is Fascia and How to Keep it Fit with Nia
“the more I’ve learned about fascia, the more I’m convinced that Nia is an ideal way to keep the fascia stretched, fit and to avoid connective tissue injuries…”
Read MoreSimply 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…
Read MoreGrail 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…
Read MoreGrail 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…
Read MoreFREE 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…
Read MoreDance 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…
Read MoreAb 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…
Read MoreAdvanced Nia Performance – April 29, 2012
I had the privilege of working with 9 beautiful women in my Advanced Nia class from January – April. THIS is what we created. I’m so very proud of them!
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