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"we need to remember that we are all created
creative." – maya angelou |
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bonjour and welcome to a sultry month in dc! let me
begin by expressing extreme gratitude for each of you
who walk through the doors of tranquil space. i am so
honored. as i begin work on a second book that focuses
on mindful business and lifestyle, i stand in awe at the
community that we’ve built together over the past 9
years. thank you from the bottom of my heart. tranquil
space would not be here without your amazing support.
in an effort to offer you more tranquility, we’ll be
adding more classes to our schedule. look for two 8:30pm
on-the-go flows coming your way on monday and tuesday
nights this month! more coming in september.
also, we’re offering a 1-year membership special this
month. we hope you’ll be able to take advantage of the
benefits of being a
tranquil
space member.
i’m fresh back from teaching a yoga + creativity
workshop in san francisco and taking a 2-day workshop
based on one of my favorite books. thus, i’m full of
ideas and i welcome yours. as we strive to continue to
live up to the honor of being named one of the top 25
yoga studios in the world by travel + leisure magazine,
i am continually searching for ways to offer more
tranquility to washingtonians. our goal is to offer you a
true lifestyle-focused destination where you can sip
organic tea (pots of tea and scones coming soon!), shop
for green gifts, indulge in a massage or specialty
treatment such as psychotherapy or ayurvedic
consultation, and take oodles of creative tranquil
space-style yoga classes. if there is something you
would love to see added to the tranquil space menu of
offerings, please share your ideas with us at
www.mytranquilspaceidea.com.
in addition to idea-seeking, i wanted to share with you
some inspiring insights on the interplay of yoga and
creativity.
my weekly column in the examiner has eight
weeks dedicated to this combination but i want to go a
step deeper and share how yogic principles can assist
your creative practice. we are all creative (as maya
angelou reminds us above) and are given opportunities to
express this creativity every day from the words we
choose, the way we dress, the music we listen to, and
the way we decorate our cubicles. to weave your practice
of yoga off the mat into your creativity, play with
these 5 yamas and niyamas (moral tenets of yoga):
1. tapas: discipline. in order to create a business,
book proposal, dress, or screenplay, you must set aside
time to make it happen.
2. ahimsa: kind thoughts toward self and creations. sure
your first draft might not woo the publisher, but by
editing and tweaking with compassion, you’re destined to
create a winner.
3. saucha: purity of surroundings. ensure your creative
space is inviting for creativity. it is hard to create
among chaos as you’ll constantly be pulled in other
directions to tidy, organize, or answer e-mails.
4. santosha: contentment. be proud of your creations –
however small. taking the time to honor and acknowledge
your baby steps will have a powerful motivating effect
to keep moving forward.
5. svadyaya: self-study. by taking time to reflect on
what you want, how you’re feeling, and where you’re
heading through yoga, journal writing, and meditation,
you can ensure that you stay on the right path and
continue moving forward.
may you continue to find inspiration and ways to
express creativity daily on and off the yoga mat. thank
you for allowing me to share my creative ideas with you
over the past nine years.
tranquilly yours,
kimberly wilson, creative director + founder
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- we have loads of
inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled this
month, including:
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 traffic
report: check out what classes are filling up fast and what classes
have room for wide swan dives and wobbly elbows.
- new classes added: join
us for a late evening yoga on-the-go at 8:30 - 9:30 pm on monday and
tuesday evenings. early morning classes coming in september.
- labor day reduced
schedule: we will have a reduced class schedule over labor day
weekend. check out the
schedule online or see canceled classes below:
friday 8/29
1:30 healing flow canceled
7:00pm yoga 1 canceled
saturday 8/30
9am yoga 2 canceled
9:15 yoga 1 canceled
10 am baby and me canceled
4:15 yoga 1 canceled
sunday 8/31
2:30 newbie canceled
4pm yoga 1 canceled
monday 9/1
all evening classes canceled
- 1 year
membership: benefits of unlimited yoga: limitless! get a membership
for 1 year for $1200. the pass will activate on the date of first use
and be good for one year. get unlimited yoga classes in all three
locations and free mat storage, 15% boutique discounts, and other
monthly specials. no other discounts apply. not refundable or
transferable. available for sale 8/1 - 8/31 only.
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- join us across the
river in our arlington location - steps from the clarendon metro. visit the
website for
all the scoop.
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greening efforts:
tranquil space is constantly looking for new ways to protect the
environment and be a more sustainable business. now we will plant one
tree for every class pass sold. see our other environmental efforts
here.
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retreat in the mountains: join chuck and niya again for a lovely retreat
in west virgina september 12 - 14. register by
august 20th. more details
here.
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core and more with pilates: coming this september a 4-week pilates series
with arwa jumkawala. fire up your core, stand
taller, and gain deeper body awareness.
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part time job at tranquil space: we have
a day time tranquility concierge position
available for a customer service oriented person
who is motivated, takes initiative, and has a
passion for yoga and the yoga lifestyle. enjoy
a part time job in a fast-paced, creative
environment. the position is paid and includes
great yoga benefits and other discounts at
tranquil space. if you are interested email
tim@tranquilspace.com. please include
cover letter and resume.
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- 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 new tranquility concierge
cecilia orphan!
 todd
dubenezic
i've reached that point in my yoga practice where i'm
regularly asking me myself why am i practicing? for awhile i admit that i was
caught up in the physical aspects of practice and i was very focused on
mastering as many of the most challenging poses i could fine. funny thing is
mastery is a subjective word when it comes to yoga. there is always a more
challenging pose or deeper variation right around the corner. heck, right neck
to me in class might be 3 or 4 people who can take the pose deeper. looking
outward to the world for answers in a painful place to be. i began to hunger for
something deeper. i have turned inward and have begun the search for my truth.
so when i'm asked today why i practice yoga the answer is because my life has
been better over the course of my yoga practice. sure i've had my ups and downs
but the overall trend of my life has definitely been on the upswing since i
began my yoga practice 6 years ago.
when i was a young boy i had an experience which help shaped my life. i was
playing across the street with my best friend. i did something which caused my
friend pain. when my friends mother questioned me i lied. when my mom found out
what happened, after my admission of guilt, she made me go back to our neighbors
and ring the doorbell and apologize for lying. the walk over was very long but i
did apologize. the lesson that taught me has been a lesson i've carried for life
and that lesson is the importance of satya (truthfulness.)
so how does satya apply to my yoga practice on the mat. i typically ask myself
what do i need from my practice today. one day my body may be tired. if i'm
honest with myself i may find that what would serve me best is to skip a fast
paced flow class and take a meditation class instead. by being honest with
myself i align with my spirit. my goal in life is to remove those obstacles
which keep my true self hidden from myself and the world and to embrace those
practices which bring me face to face with my truth. may each traveler on the
journey of life find their own unique path.
namaste
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.
 supta
virasana (reclining hero)
benefits
- this is a cooling pose that will give the quads an intense stretch as
well as stretching the hips, abs, and knees.
- can also help 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.
 diana
and greg morrison
with my hectic work days, greg's busy
lifestyle as a working actor/playwright/musician and the general stresses of
21st century living, we were really looking for something different to do that
would be both spiritually grounding and enjoyable. we had talked about trying
yoga for quite sometime, but kept getting distracted from actually making it
happen. i had read that yoga could also help with some of the chronic shoulder
pain i was having. greg came across tranquil space's website and we decided to
give it a try. we were so profoundly affected after our first class that we were
anxious to come back again for another class. we were pretty much hooked
instantly! we have been taking classes since february of this year and i'm so
pleased that my shoulder pain is now gone. the energy at tranquil space has
always been so positive and everyone there has been extremely helpful,
encouraging and friendly. although we don't live very close to the tranquil
space locations, we really enjoy the teachers and staff and look forward to
developing our practice there. we are both very honored to be selected as yogis
of the month and give thanks to all of you who have helped us on our journey.
one love,
diana and greg morrison
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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.
 kevin
waldorf-cruz
so this is my second time being team player
of the month- the first time was in december of 2002. a lot of things have
changed over these last six years. i can't believe it's been six years since i
began working here. there's been a ton of growth from church community room to
new eco-fabulous yoga flagship. also, a lot of things have changed in my life
including becoming: an experienced-certified yoga teacher (eryt), an independent
clinical social worker (licsw), and a psychotherapist. somehow all of these
changes have been a natural evolution that just had to happen. i'm grateful for
the amazing support from the unique community of yogis at tranquil space. thanks
for pushing me in the right directions while encouraging me to hold the seat of
teacher.
the seat of teacher is a very special gift. over the last few years, yoga has
become more main-stream, which is great because more peaceful practices are
needed in this world. however, with that flourish of popularity a certain
connection between teacher and student can be lost. if you only learn yoga from
a static book with pictures, an overplayed dvd, or in an anonymous class in a
strange studio, something is lost. i believe the true gift of yoga is about
connectivity- connection with self, connection with teacher, connection with
greater community, and connection with spirit. this is the connection that
defines yoga, which is also known as "yuj" or yoking.
the yogic literature defines shaktipat as a transfer of energy between student
and teacher through a special connection. shaktipat can happen in a smile or a
kind word, coaching pranayama, encouraging that "ah-ha" moment in down-dog, or
prompting the yogi to study themselves on a deeper level (svadyaya). i feel this
connection inspires the true gifts of practice. i feel humbled to have been
given this opportunity to teach while exploring and receiving these gifts.
through my studies, i have found that a good teacher is someone who communicates
with truth, compassion, peace, self-reflection, and creativity, in a very
ordinary way. that is what i hope to be. thank you again for these last few
years. -kevin
please join me for some of the exciting events i'll be leading this fall at the
studio including:
teacher training 500 - for advanced teachers of yoga
vinyasa intensive (tt1) - september 2008
yoga for men - august 8th
partner yoga - september 14th
detox and renew - september 28th
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 clothing, accessories, and
specialties
to enrich your life on and off the mat
the boutique at tranquil space carries 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, washingtonian, and washington post.
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greetings
from tranquility boutique manager marq few
 hot
fun in the summer time! – sly & the family stone
hey everyone! well, just in time for the hottest
month of d.c.'s summer, we have received an
order of sigg bottles. they were so popular in
fact, one style sold out within a week. thanks
to the lovely jo ann, we have more on the way.
come pick up yours before they're gone!
since we are on the subject of popular and new
items, the new be present striped camis have
been very popular. in very cool colors such as
mixed berry, amber and graphite, the camisoles
come with a shelf bra and adjustable straps.
fellas, i haven't forgotten about you. i'm still
working on finding more men's items, so be
patient, as more offerings will trickle into the
boutique. as a lover of t-shirts, i had to try
my hand at 'designing' a new tranquil space
men's tee. new colors include earth ocean and
earth moss (it's just blue and green guys). be
sure to check out new be present tree tees.
these are t-shirts made of tencel, which is a
durable fabric made from recycled wood pulp. if
you love your be present shorts and practice
pants for their wicking properties, you should
take a look at these tees.
thanks to all who have purchased manduka mats
and mat saks. i am very happy at your response
and plan to keep them in the selection of mats
and mat bags in the tranquil space boutique.
this month kimberly and i will be heading to the
new york international gift fair and will be
purchasing items for the fall and holiday
season. we'll be sure to find unique and fun
things for all your gift giving needs. as
always, if you have any suggestions for the
boutique, please send them to
marq@tranquispace.com.
marq
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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.
check out our karma
yoga corner updates
online or contact our karma yoga director
niyati shah
with any feedback or questions.
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we had a lovely show at our 4th annual doga
where we raised money and awareness for the
washington humane society. thank you for
supporting our 4-legged friends! |
tabla flow charity class had a great turn out and raised
$267 to fight parkinson's disease. the tabla
added a soulful vibe to charitable cause - and special
thanks to vishal kanwar for sharing his time and
talents.
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the spa at tranquil space invites you to enjoy 15%
off a reiki session throughout the month of august!
saunter on in out of the heat to give your body an energetic tune-up and your
emotions a recharge. go ahead, refresh your spirit as we head into the lazy,
hazy days of summer!
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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
the spa at tranquil space is looking for massage
therapists! please visit our
website , or
email brooke@tranquilspace.com
for more information.
 tea
is full of antioxidants and has a tranquil effect on our busy lives. we are
excited to offer a comfy space for yogis to connect before and after class.
after searching high and low to find the perfect organic, fair trade teas to
compliment your practice, we are delighted to share our favorite chamomile,
spearmint, peppermint, and rosehip blends. in our tea bar we
have yummy bulk tea for sale and oodles of it for you to sip.
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 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.
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1632 17th street, nw
washington, dc 20009 |
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77475 wisconsin ave, suite 8
bethesda, md 20814 |
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3260 wilson boulevard
arlington, virginia 22201 |
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