APRIL NEWSLETTER!!!

FEAR, EVEN THE SMALLEST FEAR, IS A HACKING AT THE CHORDS OF FAITH.

----Anonymous

Happy Easter Everyone! I write this on Sunday evening of Easter and this weekend has brought up a whole slew of topics for me on which to write. I think given the holiday I will touch on the subject of FAITH. And how I am, as I often do, allowing my fears to cast shadow on my faith.
Although I am currently working on a new project, it will come to a conclusion the first of May. And for the first time in a while, I am not CRAZY busy, nor do I have anything on the horizon after May 1. What am I to do? How will I pay the rent? Will I ever work again? These and other crazy thoughts began to creep into my head. My Faith is being challenged. This is the time to relinquish control and remind myself I will be fine. No matter what, or what DOESN'T come to pass, I must try to release the tight 'hold' I have on my life to acheive some desired outcome and be open to the present without worry for the future. Because by doing so, I may be missing out on opportunities and miracles right in front of me. I have set forth my intentions and I must have FAITH that the Universe is conspiring in ways to assist me that I can not even imagine possible. In the book "FAITH" by A.C. Ping, one sentence in particular reverberated in me tonight:

In these times of frustration, have faith. Trust that when the time is right, it will happen. Trust that although nothing seems to be happening on the surface, a whole lot is happening below the surface. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it is not there.

Fitness Tip: Switch It Up!
Time to do some Spring cleaning. Start with your closets (a one day activity!) and then your fitness routine!!!! The more you practice any ONE thing, the more proficient and efficient you become at that skill, including your workouts. Your body knows what to expect and can more easily manage that 3 mile jog you've been doing three times a week for the past year. Throw it off balance! If you are a member at a gym, check out a new group exercise class... there are some innovative and creative workouts begging for you to jump in! Or, invest in a trainer once a week for a month. Not only will that put you on the fast track for a bikini ready bod, you'll learn new techniques to breathe new life into your workout that should last through the summer. Or, as the weather gets better, check out local community activities that take place outside. Hikes, swimming and running groups are usually available in every city. If you don't find one convenient or accessible for you, start your own!

Small Change Tip: Spend Some Time Alone
Feeling 'stuck' and 'blocked' I scheduled a last minute energy clearing/healing/massage session on Friday. My therapist asked me some questions, that surprisingly, I didn't know the answers to. "What is my favorite flower?" "What really made me happy as a child?" "What did I LOVE to eat when I was younger?" Wow. I had no idea. So I spent this weekend doing a little self - excavating. I went to the store looked at the flowers and found myself gravitating toward a beautiful vibrant orchid. It is now sitting on my armoire. I searched my home for scents that put me at ease or just filled my senses (Vanilla, cinnamon, COFFEE, eucalyptus, lavender . . . ) and made sure I had those around. Although I recall really liking E.T. ice cream (vanilla with Reese's Pieces!) when I was younger, my tastes had changed, so I indulged in my newest obsession with Carrot Cake Rice Cream this weekend. Two sittings and that was gone. I experimented with a new cookbook, read a book that has been sitting on my night stand table, cleaned and put a new bed together. All of these things made me feel accomplished, proud, happy. I was nice to myself and rediscovered my power and my joy. Sometimes, in our world so full of commitments, appointments, friends, families, we need to spend some time alone and do these things that make us feel like just that.

What's New:
If you read the top portion of this newsletter, you'll know not too much! I continue to work on my new DVD which will film May 1.
I recently hosted and led the cardio workouts to be included with the purchase of a new product called the ABRAIL! Go to http://www.abraildirect.com/index.php for more information.
I am in a new VW print ad that can be found in April's issue of Fortune's Small Business and Inc. magazines. It will run in other publications in the following months!
My new series of 20 minute "mini" web workouts for Exercise TV (http://www.exercisetv.tv) including a cardio dance segment and my signature ballet strength class should be on line shortly. Also be on the lookout for a yoga inspired workout and "red carpet ready". I will keep everyone posted as to when those can be viewed.
I recently completed creating the choreography and consulting on the fitness component of Carmen Electra's new Aerobic Striptease videos. We shot in Vegas at the MGM Grand in Studio 54 and the Lofts. It was a fun experience and a great crew.
I recently shot two segments for the WE network as the fitness expert for two make-over shows for brides and bikinis! The airdate is still to be determined.
My "10 Minute Solution Dance Mix" recently hit number ONE in fitness DVD sales. You can now purchase autographed copies of this and all my DVD's on my website! Until then, check your local retail stores.
My All Star Workouts continue to run on FIT TV and now Discovery Health Network. Check your local listings for Hip Hop and Ballet Strength.
There WILL be more to come . . .