seasonal specials

• Buy an aroma tranquiliT mat bag and yoga mat for $60. (saves $10)
• Buy one tranquiliT T and get the second of equal or lesser value for free! Last month offered.
• Buy ANY pass and receive a free tranquiliT tee of your choice! August only!

newbie yogi
A workshop for introducing the basics of vinyasa yoga. Explore alignment and breathing along with basic poses and relaxation techniques. Geared for the brand new beginner or those with curiosity about yoga.

	Date:	Saturday August, 10 [to be held the second weekend of each month]
	Time:	2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$30
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		(In the comment box on the final payment page, please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

jump into yoga 2
A workshop designed for the current yoga 1 student interested in exploring the world of yoga 2. Learn the basics of yoga 2 in preparation for transitioning to this level and deepening your practice.

	Date:	Sunday, August 11 [to be held the second weekend of each month]
	Time:	2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$30
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		(In the comment box on the final payment page, please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

explore the magic of yoga in mexico
Join Kimberly at Maya Tulum, a retreat center bathed by the magical and warm waters of the Caribbean Sea located 1.5 hours south of Cancun in the Yucatan Peninsula, land of the ancient Maya. Nestled at the entrance of the national park Sian Ka'an (mayan for 'where the sky is born'), an intact biosphere reserve of lagoons, mangroves, tropical rain-forest and beaches are at your doorstep. The crystal clear, turquoise colored, warm sea invites you to swim at any time. Unspoiled white sandy beaches extend for miles. The climate is ideal, and the sun shines all year with cooling sea breezes and a glorious clear sky. A divine way to experience the benefits of yoga while taking your practice deeper. Daily yoga classes, food & lodging are included. Airfare is additional. Ground transportation to Maya Tulum from the Cancun airport is included. Visit Maya Tulum for more information.

	Date:	August 17-24
	Time:	A full week of yoga & the beach
	Location:	Maya Tulum Resort, Mexico
	Cost:	Begins at $1095, $350 non-refundable deposit reserves your space
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:	$350 non-refundable deposit
		$745 balance
		(In the comment box on the final payment page,   please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

meditative movement
An evening of dance and yoga co-hosted by Tranquil Space and Organic Dance. The movement workshop will include two introductory sessions: belly dance and yoga. We will stretch our bodies and minds through dance, yoga, journal writing and reflection. Learn the basics of belly dance taught by Rachel Brookmire. Explore aspects of vinyasa yoga with Kimberly Wilson, catered to all levels. Join us in the relaxing atmosphere of Tranquil Space Yoga Studio with candles, tea and treats.

	Date:	Friday, September 6
	Time:	7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$45
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		(In the comment box on the final payment page, please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

freeing yourself: peace in the present moment
This 3-hour workshop led by Peg Armstrong is for individuals who want to seize each moment as they live mindfully. It is an interactive and lively experience filled with journal writing, dance and yoga. The afternoon endeavors to move people closer to experiencing joy and peace in the present moment. There are many ways to develop the yoga tenet of non-violence in our daily lives. Let this workshop be a reminder and a jumping off point to deepen the sense of serenity you carry with you as you touch the lives of those around you.

	Date:	Saturday, September 7
	Time:	2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$45
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		(In the comment box on the final payment page, please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

women's circle
Join an amazing women's group this fall and meet every other Sunday to explore the best-seller The Artist's Way : A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. This powerfully transformative and inspiring book has helped many discover the source of their creativity. Tea and treats will be served while you enjoy fellowship within the supportive feminine circle. Indulge your spirit and uncover your source of passion and purpose in the autumnal months! View testimonials from previous aspiring artists.

	Date:	Sunday, September 15 - Sunday, December 8 (7 session course)
	Time:	6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
	Location:	Private home in Dupont Circle
	Cost:	$250
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		(In the comment box on the final payment page, please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

wild woman workshop
Yoga, journal writing and dancing to awaken your spirit in celebration of yourself and the seasonal changes! Come relax, self-nurture and share with other like-minded female souls. Honor yourself by preparing for continued growth and focus on the person you aspire to become, a day before the Autumnal Equinox. View testimonials from previous wild woman experiences.

	Date:	Saturday, September 22
	Time:	10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$55
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		(In the comment box on the final payment page, please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

living your practice: yoga philosophy in your daily life
For many students, yoga is much more than an exercise that is practiced a few times per week; it is a way of life. In this evening workshop with Darren Main, we will be covering many of the principles that guide a yogic lifestyle.

Rather than focus on yoga poses and breathing, we will devote our attention to the rich philosophy that yogis try to live by. The evening will include chanting, a meditation, a talk on yogic principles and time for group discussion.

• Learn about Yogic Philosophy
• Understand Why Yoga Works
• Explore the Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutra and The Upanishads
• Find Ways to Bring Yoga off the Mat and into the Rest of Life
• Learn the Art of Seated Meditation
• Deepen Your Asana Practice

	Date:	Friday, October 4
	Time:	7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$35
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		Register for both of Darren Main's workshops! Living Your Practice and The Eight Limbs, $70.
		(In the comment box on the final payment page, please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

the eight limbs: taking your yoga to the next level
While most styles of yoga focus on the poses (third limb) and the breathing (fourth limb), there are many other aspects of yoga. In The Yoga Sutras, Patanjali outlined eight limbs. By learning to work these other limbs into their practice, students of yoga can take their practice to the next level. In this workshop with Darren Main poses and breathing are used as a foundation for the latter limbs. By holding poses for longer periods of time, students will have the opportunity to explore the other limbs and to see how they apply to the whole of their practice, as well as to life itself.

• Discover the Rich Psychology of Yoga
• Use Poses as a Transformational Tool
• Explore the Inward Nature of Yoga
• Move Beyond Pre-conceived Limits
• Release Old Patterns (Samskaras)
• Learn to Listen to the Inner-Teacher
• Understand Yoga as a Mystical Path
• Complement Psychotherapy
• Explore The Yoga Sutra

	Date:	Sunday, October 6
	Time:	1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$60
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		Register for both of Darren Main's workshops! Living Your Practice and The Eight Limbs, $70.
		(In the comment box on the final payment page, please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

fall foliage yoga and dance retreat
A crisp fall weekend full of yoga with Kimberly and dance with Rachel Brookmire at a beautiful spiritual center in Virginia, approximately 3 hours from DC. Unleash the flow of your creativity this fall season with a weekend away from it all spent exploring the interplay of yoga, dance, journal writing, meditation, hiking, soaking in the hot tub and simply being.

	Date:	Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10
	Time:	Friday, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
	Location:	Yogaville, near Charlottesville, VA
	Cost:	$275 double occupancy, $325 single occupancy,    $250 double and $300 single if registered by November 1
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:	$250 double occupancy
		$300 single occupancy
		(In the comment box on the final payment page,   please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

celebrate yoga in costa rica Allow lush Costa Rica to renew your spirit while escaping the chill of winter in DC! Join Kimberly for a yoga retreat nestled among the beauty of an exquisite mountain sanctuary. Each day we will share in the experience of yoga while resting our hearts & minds among the spectacular views. During your yoga breaks, take a stroll through coffee farms, nap in a hammock, swim, recieve a healing massage or simply enjoy being among the beauty of this amazing country. The spacious grounds include a hot tub, swimming pool, & luxurious gardens. A divine way to nurture your spirit over President's Day weekend. Open to all levels. Airfare is not included; there are amazing deals available right now. Your fee includes 7 nights accommodations, 3 gourmet meals per day, transportation to & from the airport &, 3 eco-adventure excursions including a full day of white water rafting! Date:    Saturday, February 15 - Saturday, February 22, 2003 Time:    A full week of yoga & nature Location:    Pura Vida Spa, Costa Rica Cost:    Begins at $1095, $350 deposit reserves your space Questions?:    Contact Jennifer at 888-515-4580 To Register:    Contact Jennifer at 888-515-4580

asana of the month
koundinyasana

Benefits of this pose: strengthens muscles, cleans intestines, strengthens spine, neck and arms.

yogi of the month
heather mcauliffe

I discovered Tranquil Space last fall when I attended one of the Wild Woman Workshops. I remember quite vividly that the entire evening felt like a magical turning point for me -- combining NIA dance, yoga and journal writing in several hours time, which ended with the unique tea & cookie sharing -- a tradition I’ve come to cherish. Then I was delighted to learn that Tranquil Space also offered regular yoga classes too!

My first introduction to yoga happened while I was living in Japan in the mid-1990's. At the time, I realized that there are many benefits of yoga practice. Then I stopped after returning to Washington and after the birth of my daughter. So after several years of break from yoga, my time at Tranquil Space has been invigorating, inspirational and an absolute joy. (And the instructors even speak English!) Since last fall I have been attending as classes here often as my schedule allows and will say that each of the instructors have added their own special influence and gifts to my time on and off the mat. Like some of the others have said, Tranquil Space truly does have a warm, open atmosphere which encourages friendships and leaves you with a wonderful feeling. I’ve found the nurturing and creative environment and each of the instructors at Tranquil Space have encouraged me to grow my yoga practice in a gentle way that is just right and safe for me - I have so much yet to learn, and they've helped me a great deal. Attending yoga practice here has definitely become one of my favorite things to do.

My practice has truly evolved over the year. There is so far I still have to go. I still get mad at myself sometimes if I can't get in a pose, or I am distracted by thoughts of what happened before class. Yoga, I'm sure, will be a perpetual thing to practice. Sometimes I think I have to be a stronger person to be happy. In fact, that's not true. I am a very strong person. What I need to do is realize my strength. Slowly I am doing that - realizing it organically as I practice yoga. Thanks Kimberly!

tranquilTeam player of the month
lisa farmer

It's hard to believe this month marks my one year anniversary teaching at Tranquil Space. The past year has been such an incredibly rewarding experience. It has been a year filled with personal growth, physical challenge and new friends. When I moved to DC last year, I was looking for my "place" and luckily a friend introduced me to Kimberly and Tranquil Space. Being new to the area, I had been on a quest for the right yoga studio, as well as the right style or tradition but didn't get that "at home" feeling until my first Yoga 2 Class at Tranquil Space. The class was outstanding! And when the cookies came out, I knew I was in love. It has been a pleasure to learn from Kimberly's amazingly warm style of teaching. The classes taught in the vinyasa tradition along with the nurturing, challenging, and down-to-earth practice, combine to create a unique yoga adventure.

Yoga for me is a very personal experience. It is a time for me to be with Me. I look at my practice as a way to balance the madness of the city life with our need for internal serenity. Yoga has taught me to quiet my mind in the middle of the craziness. Yoga has taught me to breath correctly and to honor my body's limitations without judgment. It has given me the utmost respect for the body (our soul's package) and it's remarkable capabilities. As a teacher, I get the greatest satisfaction from seeing students challenge themselves and moving their bodies in ways they never thought possible. I feel very honored to be working with such amazing students and teachers. It's nice to feel home.

tranquiliT boutique
yoga clothing and accessories

Shop the tranquiliT boutique to view a line designed specifically for the active and stylized yoga lifestyle. You can now purchase tranquiliT tees, pants, and accessories online at the tranquiliT boutique! Our fall collection is coming soon featuring new yoga pant styles and colors, along with new tranquiliT tee colors.

This month's featured item is the tranquiliT tee available in various colors and styles. In August, all tees are 2 for 1!

kimberly's closing thoughts

Our yoga practice contains so much more than simply the physical asanas that we do in a class. It is truly a way of life. Many Westeners are unclear about the eight limbs of yoga, of which only one limb is the physical hatha yoga. I will touch on each limb briefly as a reminder of how yoga can merge into all aspects of our existence.

• Yama: Explains the codes of ethical behavior to be observed daily and reminds us of our responsibilities as social beings. They are restraint through nonviolence, truthfulness, non-stealing, moderation, and non-attachment.
• Niyama: The positive current that brings discipline, removes inertia and gives shape to follow the yogic path through purity, contentment, austerity, study of the self & scriptures, and surrender to the Divine.
• Asana: One's physical hatha yoga practice.
• Pranayama: Breath or energy practice.
• Pratyahara: Detachment from the senses.
• Dharana: The ability to concentrate the mind.
• Dhyana: Meditative absorption.
• Samadhi: State of total absorption, superconsciousness.

One's yoga practice goes so much deeper than simply sun salutations and the longer you practice yoga, the more the interconnectedness of all and the karma of our actions is realized. How can we best take the centuries old tenets of yoga described by Patanjali and incorporate them into the present moment? How about beginning right now by simply becoming present? This is the continuous challenge of life and yoga -- enjoying the here and now. May the end of summer bring you a chance to sit with yourself, enjoying the present moment, savoring a sense of relaxation coupled with self-reflection.

Blessings,
Kimberly Wilson
Creative Director