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"if i had my life to live over, i
would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay
that way later in the fall. i would go to more
dances. i would ride more merry-go-rounds. i would
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cherry blossoms. daffodils. blooming trees. green
grass. fresh fruit. tank tops. peep-toe sandals. spring
has sprung. i’m fresh back from leading a retreat for a
dozen women at an old farmhouse in the catskills. it’s
always a treat to be in the midst of compassionate,
like-minded women exploring svadyaya (self-study). at
the end of our time together, the final module touched
on simple ways to create a sacred spring. i wanted to
share ideas on how you too could find a sense of
sacredness during this special season.
- try something new: bike around town. go
on a solo adventure. start a blog. listen to a
different genre of music. wear something red. listen
to a podcast.
- plant something: try bulb forcing. plant
an herb garden – try basil and mint. pot impatiens
for oodles of color until the first frost.
- get moving: garden. dance. do yoga. pull out
those roller blades. swim. run. walk.
- drink up: douse your h2o with lemon,
cucumber, or orange slices. carry a water bottle
with you to refill. add emergenc for a jolt of
vitamins. hydrate your system.
- go green: buy in season. shop the local
farmer’s market. carry your reusable bags
(bamboo/organic cotton ones en route to tranquil
space). switch to green power –
cleancurrents.com. wash in cold.
- practice ahimsa: avoid gossip. breathe.
send mindful e-mails. reduce meat consumption. be
kind to yourself. think nice thoughts as they lead
to words and actions. exude compassion.
tranquil space is also prepared to bloom fully as we
put the finishing touches on our new dupont circle home
at 1632 17th street. we’re delighted to offer a
luxurious spa menu, yummy fair trade teas in our tea
bar, a third studio to bask in tranquility, showers,
plus much more space to browse, mingle, and change pre-
and post-practice. view videos of our soon-to-be home at
www.youtube.com/hiptranquilchick. the
anticipated opening date is friday, may 2 so
please mark your calendars for this exciting transition.
we’re honored and grateful for all the amazingly warm
wishes we’ve received. thanks for continuing to bloom
with us.
tranquilly yours,
kimberly wilson
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podcasts.
read kimberly’s weekly column in
the examiner.
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pick up our class schedule, catered to various levels
and moods: yin/yang, restorative, yoga 1-3, express, slow flow, and a voluptuous/newbie vinyasa flow on sundays!
visit webscheduler for all the scoop.
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click here for a description
of how to sign up for classes early, buy more classes online, checking
your pass status, and more! no phone reservations, please.
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we want to hear from you! give us your feedback
here.
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preview the class schedule for our new 17th street home,
coming in may! online registration will open as we approach opening day.
- join marianne each friday from 1:30-2:30
pm for a complimentary practice for survivors
of breast cancer and other women's cancers.
for all the scoop, e-mail
marianne@tranquilspace.com.
- sign up for a
tranquil space membership to receive unlimited yoga classes for
$125/month with a pass that automatically renews. commit to your yoga
practice in the new year with tranquil ease and enjoy your reduced class
prices. for all the scoop, visit tranquilspace.com or e-mail
jo@tranquilspace.com.
- join us across the
river in our arlington location - steps from the clarendon metro. visit the
website for
all the scoop.
- want to expand your
yoga practice? join the
tranquil space
team.
- we have loads of
inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled this
spring, including:
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- newbie workshop
w/carol in dupont
- newbie workshop w/jenni in arlington
- master class w/darren main
- planting new habits for spring w/isabel clark
- benefit practice for the dc rape crisis center
w/carol collins
- infant massage w/barbara jazzo |
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join us for a weekend of of inspiring workshops
with simon park, april 25-27!
sign up now.
simon was recently voted one of
the top 21 teachers under 40 by yoga journal.
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earth day celebration sale
tranquil space will hold a sale in honor of earth
day april 22nd. get 10% off all boutique items and
25% off eco-friendly items from april 18th - 22nd.
you can save while greening your own practice with
non-leaching sigg water bottles, jade natural rubber
mats and organic lavender essential oil.
eco-friendly clothes include bamboo tops and pants
by tranquilit and organic cotton tops by trinity.
you can also save on books like the green book
and the better world handbook that will help
you live green off the mat as well.
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- stop by tranquil space's
myspace page and
facebook page
and say "hello"!
- community celebration: our way to celebrate tranquil space yogis'
honors and developments! please share your celebrations with us by
emailing
newsletter@tranquilspace.com.
- welcome on board to marci love who joins us as a pre/postnatal
teacher sub!
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congrats to andrea creel for giving birth to quinn logan creel
on march 1.
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congrats to laura johnson for giving birth to grant johnson
on february 13th!
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congratulations to michelle and jared cohen, who welcomed baby
jonah into the world on march 26!
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 brittny
mccarthy
we all have those moments on our mats. when something suddenly
clicks or makes sense. something that we hadn't previously noticed or or didn't
yet fully understand. maybe a new feeling in the body when it finds a pose we've
practiced hundreds of times. or a certain phrase our teachers uses all the time
now has meaning. or a moment of enlightenment of the mind. maybe the breath
falls into a meditative dance connecting body and mind. maybe the mystery of the
bandhas reveal themselves. or maybe, just maybe, we lift that last toe off the
earth and float into headstand.
one of those moments happened to me several years ago when a teacher seemed to
sense the competitive energy emanating from within some of the us yogis— an
energy that probably also seemed to be oozing onto the mats of other yogis. she
took a moment to remind the class that yoga is not about becoming a better
person. or about becoming a more flexible yogi. or about perfecting a certain
asana. yoga, she reminded us, was a practice of the body and mind that helps us
to reveal our true selves. what is already there. some positive side affects,
she explained, may happen— more open hips or a stronger upper body or a more
peaceful mind. but our practice, she gently stated, is really just about
uncovering our true selves.
her reminder came as a relief. i didn't need to "get better." i just needed to
be on my mat. fully present. breathing. allowing my true self to be revealed.
what my teacher was referring to was atman or atma. while atman has similar
meanings and roots in several religions, there can be some secular applications
as well. noticing our obsessions and human habits. making peace with the ego.
not being attached to certain outcomes or things. knowing the difference between
needs and desires. letting go. going on the journey rather than striving for the
destination.
the journey to the center of the self can take place not only on the sacred
space of our yoga mats, but in our daily interactions with the rest of the
world. our yoga practice just makes it a little easier- and a little more fun!-
to make that journey.
each month we choose a pose to focus on in each class through strong attention to alignment, variations, and/or modifications as a way to grow and expand our yogic horizons.
 salamba
sirsasana (supported headstand)
benefits
- calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
- strengthens the arms, legs, and spine
- strengthens the lungs
- tones the abdominal organs
- improves digestion
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this title is reserved for yogis who have shown a strong dedication to their practice, are enthusiastic about their growth, and enjoy sharing it with others.
 margaret
wagner
kimberly has brought together a wonderful team
of yogis to teach at tranquil space. every teacher i've met has expressed a
genuine concern for my practice. i've really been able to immerse myself, which
is what i needed. in the last two months i've learned a lot from everyone in the
studio.
every teacher at tranquil space has a different energy and style. their
individuality prevents the classes from becoming predictable, and when i take
frequent classes, it does not feel like a chore. i particularly appreciate the
small touches, like readings from a text or the chime at the end of a pose.
maggie
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this title is reserved for members of our team who embody the tranquil space values, excel in their role at the studio, and have a passion for their practice.
 patricia
cervini
yoga has played a sweet part in my life for
almost ten years. but three years ago it took on an even more significant role
when a boating accident left me with a spinal cord injury and unable to walk.
fortunately, surgery got me back on my feel and one of my first thoughts shortly
thereafter was "when can i do yoga again?" having started with tranquil space
back in the day when classes were held in a church on 16th street, it was a
treat to discover how much they had grown! thus, it seemed a natural progression
to find my way back to this marvelous haven. i absolutely credit my
rehabilitation and successful healing to yoga. both the mental as well as the
physical practice, coupled with a warm, accepting environment, were the best
medicine i could have taken - and continue to take.
when i learned that tranquil space was opening a studio in arlington i leaped at
the opportunity to participate in the work study program. all of the teachers,
other work study yogis and students are an absolute joy to interact with. their
spirit, camaraderie and passion for yoga are such a gift to me. and, along with
all of that important stuff, to borrow one of kimberly’s favorite words,
there’s “oodles” of fun & laughter. more wonderful medicine.
here’s to yoga & your health!!
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 clothing, accessories, and specialties
to enrich your life on and off the mat
tranquility boutique is a fusion of fashion
and passion in celebration of yogis' bodies and spirits! we carry a delightful
selection of comfy and chic products to enhance your practice on and off the
yoga mat - mala beads, books, aromatherapy spray, soy candles, eco-friendly
mats, handmade mat bags, and more! tranquil space's own line of yoga clothing
,TranquiliT, is designed for the lifestyle yogini and has been featured in
shape, lucky, daily candy, fit yoga, the washingtonian, and the washington post.
greetings
from tranquility boutique manager julia
i'm feeling a bit nostalgic
and sappy as i type this muse, checking in with the reality that this will be
the last month of the tranquility boutique at 2024 p st. it's quite a thing to
get present to how many fabulous laughs i have had with you all here, how many
times i have been truly inspired by all the fabulous stories shared in this tiny
tranquil palace of pleasures!
tranquil space will hold a sale in honor of earth day april 22nd. get 10% off
all boutique items and 25% off eco-friendly items from april 18th - 22nd. you
can save while greening your own practice with non-leaching sigg water bottles,
jade natural rubber mats and organic lavender essential oil. we've expanded our
eco-licious clothing offerings beyond TranquiliT bamboo to include a full line
of unique organic cotton tunics, pants and dresses you certainly won't find
anywhere else in the area. these items are limited and going fast, so get them
while they're hot! you can also save on books like the green book and the better
world handbook that will help you live green off the mat as well.
we are also offering some of our favorite goodies at a discount all month long,
including decadent perfume oils, nirvana om-inspired candles, beaded clutches,
crystal bracelets, and faux-croc mat bags — they are all 25% off! (pssst, team,
you know that means there is something extra-special being offered to you).
looking forward to our final month here!
julia
to receive seasonal updates and discounts on the TranquiliT line, along with musings on yoga for the modern girl, click here and use our newsletter signup box.
in alignment with our values, a portion of all tranquility boutique proceeds are donated to my sister's place — a local organization committed to eradicating domestic violence.
karma yoga is the yoga of selfless action:
from feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, housing the poor and helping all
in need. it is also the offering of our ingenuity, inventiveness, wisdom, love,
and connection to humanity. there are many ways to do this…through teaching,
community service, the arts, meditation, charity work and more.
we've created a new karma yoga corner both
online and at the
studio to give you tools to connect with each other and the community. contact
our karma yoga director niyati shah
with any feedback or questions.
latest karma yoga opportunities:
benefit for the dc rape crisis center
april 20th, 4:30-6:30pm
yoga practice with carol collins followed by reading
from
tranquil space yogi carly sach's anthology on rape and
sexual assault, the why and later.
suggested donation: $15
karma yoga class
april 6, 10-11:30am
karma class taught by tranquil space teacher trainees.
the class is free to all, but we'll be taking donations
to help fund dance classes for underprivileged dc-area
kids.
doga
saturday may 10th 3-4:30pm ($10 suggested donation).
bring your yoga mat and your canine yogi (bring your
own, borrow one, or come alone) for an afternoon of
frolicking at rose park (23rd and p) a benefit
for the washington humane society.
karma yoga class
may 11, 10-11:30am
benefits the dc self-defense
karate association children's scholarship fund. taught
by laura trejo, a tt2 student in this year's class. pay
what you can!
race for the cure! save the date!
saturday, june 7, 2008
join our team - look for tranquil space yogis!
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at tranquil space we believe that yoga is a lifestyle. the tranquil space specialty spa is an urban oasis where you can
nurture your body and soothe your soul with
tranquility treatments — specialty
services that cater to the yogi spirit.
do you ever wonder what the differences are between different types of massage?
are you looking for something in particular but are unsure what to ask for? in
the coming months we will put the spotlight on different treatments and their
benefits that currently offered or in the works for our spa at tranquil space.
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this month, a few words of ayurvedic wisdom
from tranquil space's ayurvedic consultant, anne thiel:
ayurvedically speaking, now is the time when we move into "kapha season", the
season when the earth and water elements dominate. the snow melts and the water
binds with the earth to offer fertile soil for new growth and life. while we
transition during this time cold and heaviness to warmth and activity and we are
encouraged to open on all levels, mentally, spiritually, physically and now is a
good time for purification and renewal, for eliminating stagnation and
heaviness.
go to bed by 10 pm and rise by 5:30/6 am to support healthy agni, the
digestive fire that helps us process food. after rising, oil the body with oil
and then take a hot shower, followed by a cold rinse.
eat lesser foods that increase kapha dosha, such as dairy, iced foods or drinks,
bread, processed wheat products, heavy and processed food.
a tea of cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and tulsi tea can support the body in
its digestive efforts. generally, a light diet with fresh, local fruits and
vegetables and kichari (a dish of rice and mung beans) will benefit the body
greatly. generally, we want to favor bitter, pungent and astringent tastes (in
abundance in leafy green vegetables) and reduce the salty, sweet and sout
tastes. triphala, an herbal product, can further support the body's digestive
efforts.
your yoga practice should be dynamic and warming to stimulate the metabolic fire
and circulation; just be careful not to work so hard as to create tension in the
body which will block kapha dosha. twists, backbends, inversions and sun
salutations are wonderful practices for this time of the year. they should be
done with a smooth deep breath so that the waste materials and the heavy kapha
dosha molecules can be circulated and eliminated.
tranquil treatments is growing with the opening of the new studio this spring!
we are pleased to announce that we will be offering our yummy treatments out of
three private treatments rooms, which means we will be able to give you that
massage you've been wanting anytime during business hours! the spa will
initially operate on an appointment only basis, with limited walk-in
opportunities throughout the week. we look forward to seeing you in the spa!
how tranquility treatments can benefit you:
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reduce stress and enhance relaxation
- promote deeper and easier breathing
- reduce blood pressure
- strengthen the immune system
- enhance capacity for calm thinking and creativity
- increase awareness of mind-body connection
- develop and enhance your practice on and off the yoga mat
- foster a feeling of well-being and peace of mind
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try our tranquility treatments specials:
 the
mission of tranquil space is to provide a nurturing environment that
encourages the unfolding of a creative yoga practice that is carried off the
yoga mat into one's daily life.
 the
vision of tranquil space is to use yoga as a catalyst to live life fully and
consciously.
tranquil space dupont
2024 p street, nw
washington, dc 20036 |
tranquil space bethesda
7475 wisconsin ave, suite 8
bethesda, md 20814 |
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3260 wilson boulevard
arlington, virginia 22201 |
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