kimberly wilson is a teacher, author, activist, entrepreneur and designer. she is the creative director and founder of tranquil space yoga which started in her fourth-floor walk-up apartment in 1999 and has since grown into a socially conscious studio offering washingtonians tranquility through classes, retreats, spa treatments, and more.

inspiring women to lead a chic and conscious life is close to her heart. she holds a masters degree in women's studies, has written hip tranquil chick: a guide to life on and off the yoga mat, serves as a mentor to college girls, and, with the help of a phenomenal board, launched the tranquil space foundation, which assists girls in finding their inner voice through yoga, creativity, and leadership.

she has produced three yoga cds, launched tranquil space bethesda with siobhan troy in 2004, and designs the tranquiliT luxe lifestyle collection. her work has been featured in washington post, daily candy, washingtonian, fit yoga, and yoga journal. kimberly enjoys musing through her blog and podcast and serving on board of the mid-atlantic yoga association.

kimberly lives in a cozy raspberry and leopard-print-embellished flat with two black felines named after french impressionists, a beau, and a black pug named louis.

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