Newsletter #2 :: April 8th, 2009

Namaste! Welcome to the Masala Bhangra Workout® Newsletter. We are ecstatic to be celebrating 10 spicy years of The Masala Bhangra Workout. Today, we are a certified fitness program reaching across the country, helping thousands of people to stay physically fit, to enjoy their workout, and to learn all about Indian culture—thanks to Sarina Jain, creator of the program. We are reaching out to all of our friends who support us by either attending classes, purchasing DVDs, Masala Bhangra Workout music, Masala Bhangra Workout T-shirts, or those who are just interested to hear about all of the exciting things happening with this certified fitness program! It is because of your support that the Masala Bhangra Workout is continuously growing and becoming a household name. We will continue to keep you posted on important updates, events and the latest news related to The Masala Bhangra Workout.

We Want to Know
The founder, Sarina Jain, also known as the "Jane Fonda of India" has dedicated her life to fitness after losing her father to a massive cardiac arrest. Your stories on how The Masala Bhangra Workout has changed your life would mean so much to all of us here. Have you lost weight with our program? We’re eager to hear from you about how The Masala Bhangra Workout has been a positive addition to your workout routine.

Send us stories, anecdotes, photos, videos, anything at all to share your fitness journey with us! We are compiling a list of stories to possibly be included in an upcoming TV segment. We also have a questionnaire that we would love for you to fill out—any feedback would be greatly appreciated! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!! WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!!

In the News
Check out the founder, Sarina Jain, also known as the “Jane Fonda of India” in her recent appearances:
• The April Issue of Redbook Magazine – this article focuses on how to get that Bollywood body!

Regular Appearances
Please be sure to check out The Masala Bhangra Workout every month on Discovery Channel’s Fit TV - “All Star Workout.” And don’t forget you can also find Sarina Jain on Exercise TV—please check your local cable for listings.

We’re Coming to Your Town! The Masala Bhangra Workout is coming to your town! If you own any of the DVDs but have never taken a class, this is a perfect opportunity to try it out live! Sacramento: Friday, April 17th (Dance 2D Rhythm Studio; 916.667.2265) New York City: Friday, May 8th; special class benefiting Pratham (212.213.8208) Chicago: Thursday, May 14th with Sarina Jain (location TBD) Chicago: Friday, May 15th with Sarina Jain (location TBD) Hicksville, NY: Friday, June 5th with Sarina Jain (Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio, 516.520.2934) Gainesville, FL: Friday, June 12th with Sarina Jain (call 352.281.6584 for more info) Boston: Friday, June 26th with Sarina Jain – Reebok World Headquarters in Canton, MA (call 212.213.8208 for more info)

And of course, please be sure to check out SELF MAGAZINE’s Annual “Workout In The Park” – Sarina Jain will be appearing at all of these events in the following cities:
• San Diego: Saturday, April 25th
• New York City: Saturday, May 9th
• Chicago: Saturday, May 16th
Be sure to register by going to selfworkoutinthepark.com – it’s a lot of fun, and we hope you can join us!

New New New! – Back to Bollywood We just released our latest workout video, Back To Bollywood, where Sarina Jain went back to India to shoot on location in Bollywood! This latest workout DVD is full of great new dance moves set to a 1940’s Bollywood love scene – you are sure to work up a sweat! Please be sure to check out our website MasalaDance.com, where you can order Back To Bollywood as well as our other five Masala Bhangra Workout DVDs and much more!

We look forward to hearing from all of you! Balle balle!

Stay Fit and Keep Smiling!
-The Masala Bhangra Workout Team