Jennifer Reed: Constant Chatter Contributor

Jennifer Reed is no stranger to movement. Born in California, raised in Washington state, and having traversed the country from West Coast to East more times that she cares to remember, she ended up in Montreal, Quebec.

So it is no big surprise that this ex-ballet dancer ended up as a yoga teacher. While getting her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts at Concordia University, Jennifer discovered Moksha Yoga, an accessible form of yoga practiced in a heated room.

Jennifer completed her yoga teacher training in Brazil in January 2011. It was during this adventure and the three months travelling through Central America afterwards that this life-long bookworm discovered she liked to write. Her acclaimed blog, Memoirs of a Downward Facing Dog, tells the story of that transformative journey and beyond.

Jennifer continues to write about her experiences as a traveling yogi and hopes to inspire people by sharing the lowdown dirty truths of the high points, pitfalls and sometimes altogether embarrassing aspects of that journey.

Articles by Jennifer Reed

Book Review: Annabel: A Novel

Looking for a thought-provoking fictitious read on gender identity and how it affects child rearing? Contributor Jennifer Reed digs into this award-winning novel by Canadian writer Kathleen Winter, which follows a warm-hearted child into adulthood, chronicling internal struggles, as well as others' reactions to hermaphroditism.

In My Opinion: V-Day or D-Day?

To celebrate Valentine's Day or not to celebrate Valentine's Day? That is the question plaguing couples and singles alike. Is it a bona fide Hallmark holiday, or is there some degree of importance to a day focused on love? Contributor Jennifer Reed gives us her single gal perspective.

Tales from the Technologically Impaired

For one moment, imagine not having a cell phone...scary, huh? Contributor Jennifer Reed did just that--went for four L.O.N.G. months without that requisite piece of technology. How does one function without it?? Read on to find out what she learned and why she got back on the technological bandwagon.

Holiday Gift Guide: Alternatives to Shopping

It's that time again -- time to rack your brain for brilliant gift ideas, research the best prices and weather traffic, long lines and short fuses to locate them. Or maybe not. There are alternatives to store-bought gifts, as our handy contributor Jennifer Reed points out. Save money, your sanity and the environment? Yes please!

Walking for Sanity's Sake

With the holiday season bearing down on us, it's a really good time to start coming up with coping strategies for all the crazy antics the festivities bring. Contributor Jennifer Reed taps into something most of us do mindlessly everyday, and how we can embrace it to stay stress-free all year long.

Fall Cleanse: Detox the Body for Winter

When most people think of cleaning, they picture brooms, mops and crawling around the toilet on their hands and knees. But this story is about cleaning from the inside out. Master yogini and contributor Jennifer Reed explains living la vida healthy.

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New Mommy Files: The Down 'n' Dirty on Diapers

The latest dispatch from the New Mommy Files addresses the raging controversy over cloth diapers vs. disposable. Prepare to be mesmerized by talk of such things as Pre-Folds, Envelope Shells and the St-Lucia Blues. Who knew keeping the planet green and your baby's bottom clean could be so involved?

Beauty on a Budget: Stock Up on Makeup

We've all got our addictions; that habit we just can't kick. Frances Grove certainly does, and she gets her fix at the drugstore. No, it's not a jones for Percocet that gives her the shakes. She needs the really heavy stuff: John Frieda, Revlon, Sally Hansen, L'Oreal, Roc, CoverGirl. You get the picture.

Book Review: Rain Mitchell's "Tales From the Yoga Studio"

Looking for a book that's a blast to read, but won't evaporate from your consciousness the minute you turn the last page? Rain Mitchell's "Tales from the Yoga Studio" offers a slyly clever peek into Lalaland's yoga scene. Nuanced characters, a compelling plot and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments will keep you reading this one well past your bedtime.