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                         Nurture Your Emotional Soul
                         Newsletter #28
                         Welcome to the twenty-eighth newsletter from Jennifer
                         Drummond: The Belly Dancing Psychotherapist of Nurture Your
                         Emotional Soul. In this newsletter there is information on a
                         lot of new events coming up, as well as the usual
                         article. The article is called "Sacred Trinity - Part Two -
                         Staying Present". It is a bit of a continuation from the last
                         newsletter, which you can access by clicking here:Your
                         Sacred Trinity

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Upcoming Events:

Fundraising Sample Belly Dance Class
Shimmy for a Cure!!!
Come and try out a belly dance class and donate to the Weekend to End Breast Cancer at
the same time.

Dates & Times: Saturday, Dec. 13th - 11am-12:15pm
               Tuesday, Dec. 16th - 5:30-6:45pm
               Thursday, Dec. 18th - 5:30-6:45pm & 7-8:15pm
Cost:          Donation to the Weekend to End Breast Cancer - $15 suggested
minimum
RSVP:          With Jennifer as space is limited - jennifer@jenniferdrummond.com or
647.999.5250
               - you must RSVP to reserve your spot!!!
Full Moon Musical Journey
The full moon is a very powerful time of the month and its effects can be felt by all for
several days. Using the power of the full moon during this musical energetic journey that
Jennifer creates just for you, will help to shift your emotional blocks in a gentle, yet
effective manner. Using the assistance of vibrational tools, energy transfer, her voice and
a bit of guided meditation, Jennifer helps you to release blocks, relax and look at life
from a different point of view.

Dates:            Dec. 10th-14th
Time:             Book a 30-minute session with Jennifer
Fee:              $30+GST
Location:          615 Yonge St., Suite #403
RSVP:              Jennifer at jennifer@jenniferdrummond.com or 647.999.5250
Future Dates:      Within 2 days before or after the full moon - Dec. 12th, Jan. 11th, Feb.
9th
                    Can be arranged at other times to correspond with the energy of the
moon
                    and what it is that you want to work on
Testimonial:        Click here to read


Radio Interview - Jennifer on 'Psychic Street
Smarts'
Wednesday, December 17th @ 7:00-8:00pm

Just click on the link below to hear Jennifer be interviewed about the work that she does.

Psychic Street Smarts - Wednesdays 7pm (live on http://www.thatchannel.com/radio):
Catherine MacDonald interviews a variety of spiritual thinkers and creative souls in a
chatty but informative atmosphere. The focus is to examine the wide variety of spiritual
and healing alternatives available. Catherine invites the listener to tune in and find out
more about The New Age and Psychic Industry. Or to listen to past interviews go to:
http://thatradio.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1534


Beyond Belly Dance - Individual
Therapeutic Belly Dance -                            click here for more details
This therapeutic approach to a woman's body will combine the movements of belly
dance, the energetics of the chakra system and therapy to help participants tap into hidden
emotional blocks held within their body. The objective is to assist clients to discover a
deeper sense of self, increase self-esteem and develop a better connection with
their body, mind and soul.

***No Belly Dance Experience Required but a 10-week minimum is recommended for
beginners***

Date & Time:                  Negotiated between you and Jennifer (sessions are a 50-minute hour)
Fee:                         $75+GST
Location:                     615 Yonge St., Suite #403
Registration:                Contact Jennifer at jennifer@jenniferdrummond.com or 647.999.5250


10-Week Belly Dancing Course -                                                click here for more details


Join Jennifer for small, intimate classes where you will receive individual attention and
are allowed to explore the movement of your body. During the 10-week course you will
learn technique, explore the music of belly dance and have the room to invite your soul to
soar. Help Nurture Your Emotional Soul through this ancient and feminine dance form.

Starting: In January 2009

Dates*:                 Tuesday, Jan. 13th - Beginner - Level 1 - 5:30-6:45pm
                                             - Intermediate Level 1 & 2 - 7pm-8:15pm
                                          th
                        Thursday, Jan. 15     - Beginner - Level 2 - 5:30-6:45pm
                                             - Beginner - Level 1 - 7pm-8:15pm
                        Saturday, Jan. 17th - Beginner - Level 1 - 11am-12:15pm
*dates subject to change without notice


Cost:                   $190+GST for each 10-week session - $50 non-refundable deposit to
reserve spot
            ***Receive a $20 discount if you register 2-weeks before the start date***
             Pre-registration recommended as space is limited
Contact:     jennifer@jenniferdrummond.com or 647.999.5250
Testimonial: Click here to read


Full Moon Meditation
Spend one-hour during the most powerful time of the month to relax, re-connect and
open your mind to its creative energy through guided imagery and breath work.

Time:               6:30-7:30pm
Dates:     Thursday, Dec. 11th, Sunday, January 11th, Sunday, February 8th
Cost:       $10+GST - Must RSVP with Jennifer to reserve your spot -
jennifer@jenniferdrummond.com or
            647.999.5250


Private Belly Dance Lessons Available -
contact Jennifer for details


To view the Belly Dancing Photo Gallery -
click here



Services Offered:
Psychotherapy for Individuals - click here for more details
  Work one-on-one or as a couple to reach your goals.
     Incorporate Body, Mind and Spirit with talk therapy, meditation, energy work, body
work, etc.
     Testimonial: Click here to read

Belly Dance Instruction - click here for more details
    An experienced belly dancer and instructor who studies under Badia Star.
      Examples: Host a belly dance party for a special girls night out.
      New 10-week classes starting: Jan. 2009

Workshop Facilitation and Development - click here for more details
   An experienced facilitator who can develop a workshop to fit your specific needs.
    Examples: Leadership, Cultural Competency, Effective Communication

Beyond Belly Dance - Individual- click here for more details
   Where therapy, energy and belly dance meet.
     Develop belly dance skill and knowledge of your body through the energy of the
chakras to help you
     become more comfortable in your body, with your emotions and to move blocks
held within in the body.
         For a deeper understanding of this healing system, so you can use it as a tool by
yourself, a minimum ten
         (10) week commitment is recommended for beginners to belly dance.
Article:
Sacred Trinity - Part Two
Staying Present
Have you ever heard the old saying: The past is past; the future is unknown but the
present is a gift to enjoy now? Well, this newsletter is going to give you some ideas on
how you can shower yourself with gifts. OK, no more lame puns, I'm going to give you a
bunch of ideas that you can pick and choose from. Take the ones that resonate with you
and incorporate them into your life. I'll go into detail about the first few, just to get you
thinking about how these exercises can bring you to the present moment, and maybe that
will help you to find things in your own daily life that bring you into the NOW.

Here's your first idea, laugh more! When you laugh, you are not caught up in the past or
worrying about the future. Read funny books, watch sitcoms, hang out with friends, try
laughter yoga or just treat yourself to a laughter exercise. You can do this with a friend
or on your own, but give it a try. Warning, you might feel silly and fake at first, but if
you stay with it long enough, (5-10 minutes) you'll start to feel the benefits. The
exercise is simple-just start laughing! Change the type of laugh around: giggle, guffaw,
snort, belly laugh, Santa laugh, etc. Like I said, it may seem silly at first, but the benefits
will begin to win out. And when you try it with a friend, partner, or group, then you start
to set each other off.

Exercise. Not only is it good for you physically, but it can also help bring you into the
NOW. Many runners talk about getting a 'runner's high', where they get moments of
clarity. The same can be said for other forms of exercise. The key is to find something
you like. Finding an activity that appeals to you is important. So something like yoga or
dance classes can help enormously. Please remember there are several different types of
yoga and dance classes - take a look at your personality and find the one that works for
you, just remember that there is a bit of a learning curve for any of these activities and
you are not suppose to be able to do them as well as the instructor, especially in the first
few weeks. Show yourself some love and respect where you are physically. But the gift
of being in the present, can still be with you as you are learning, because usually when
you are learning something new, it takes all your concentration - you are in the NOW -
not thinking about what you are going to have for lunch tomorrow or something that you
said to a co-worker the day before!

And now, before I go on, a shameless plug - if you would like to try something new, I am
hosting fundraising sample belly dance classes on December 13th, 16th & 18th. All the
donations go to the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. I am also hosting Full Moon
Meditation on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Which brings me to my next suggestion.

Meditation and breathing. Just stop! Meditation can be intimidating for many. But there
are several different forms of meditation and you can find a course, or CD or book to help
you learn a type of meditation that works for you. The basis of most meditation practices
is breathing. Most people don't breath properly and let their lungs do all the work.
Breath work should use your diaphragm, which makes it seem as if your breathing is
coming from your belly. Just give it a try, fill up your belly for a steady count of three,
hold it for three and then exhale for a steady count of three. While doing this,
acknowledge any thoughts you have and just push them to the side and continue to focus
on your breathing. Try this for five minutes a day - set an alarm or stopwatch so you
won't be pre-occupied with time! It will help you to connect with the here and now, will
calm you down and will help you to be a little less stressed. Just a little warning, at first
it might make you feel light-headed, this will pass with practice.

Those are three easy things that you can incorporate in your life to help build up the
present and balance out your own Sacred Trinity. Here is a list of other activities that you
may be more in alignment with, or can inspire you to think of your own.

      Drumming
      Playing instruments
      Singing
      Listening to music
      Gardening
      Yard work
      Walking
      Running
      Massage
      Body work
      Swimming
      Kayaking
      Chatting with friends
      Creative cooking/baking
      Pottery, painting, etc.
      Anything creative
      Driving
      Playing with children & pets
   
Here are some friends of mine that offer different services that might help you to find an
activity to get you in the now.

Diane Young - yoga, energy work - www.circle-of-one.com
Brenda Bell - yoga, energy work - www.brendabell.ca
Lynn Himmelmann - laughter yoga, chanting - www.lynn.sites.toronto.com
Michele Meehan - breath work - www.breathsong.com
Jackie Coulter - massage - www.coulterclinic.com
Ann-Marie Boudreau - singing & sound work - www.annmarieboudreau.com
Transformational Arts College - several courses offered - I teach the Total Self
Program there - www.transformationalarts.com

Jennifer Drummond: The Belly Dancing Psychotherapist
www.jenniferdrummond.com - 647.999.5250