welcome to february at tranquil space
this month's e-news contains:
* studio announcements
* seasonal specials
* enlightening events
* teacher training level 1 intensive
* asana and yogi of the month
* tranquil space boutique
* kimberly's closing
| The mission of Tranquil Space is to provide a nurturing environment to balance the body and mind, while encouraging the unfolding of an authentic yoga practice where the benefits are carried into one's daily life, serving to enhance the individual fully both on and off the mat. |
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studio announcements
* More yoga 1 added on Saturday from 3:15-4:30 with Lisa.
* There are 2 spaces left for our costa rica experience. Learn more.
* Visit our Wednesday morning and noon yoga class for a mid-week refresher. Bring in the new week with a dance or yoga class Sunday afternoon.
* Arrive 5-10 minutes BEFORE the class starting time to guarantee your space. Late arrivals may not be admitted due to a full class.
* Please sign in at the front desk before entering the studio.
* Closings due to inclement weather will be posted on the main page of the website two hours prior to the class start time or call 202.232.4727 and press 4 for updates.
* Tranquil Space work study opportunities are available in exchange for free yoga. If interested, contact work study.
* Please follow the studio etiquette.
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seasonal specials
* Buy a 30- or unlimited class pass and receive a complimentary tranquil space tee.
* Buy any pass and pay only $10 more for a tranquil tee!
* Buy a 20-class pass, mat and tee for $245 (a $265 value).
enlightening events
 celebrate yoga in costa rica
Allow lush Costa Rica to renew your spirit while escaping the chill of winter over President's Day! 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. Visit Celebrate Costa Rica for more details and photos. 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! Only 2 spaces are left!
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Saturday, February 16 - Saturday, February 23 |
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A full week of yoga & nature |
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Pura Vida Spa, Costa Rica |
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Begins at $995, $350 deposit reserves your space |
| Questions?: |
Contact Jennifer at 888-515-4580 |
| To Register: |
Contact Jennifer at 888-515-4580 |
wild woman workshop
This delightful workshop utilizes yoga, journal writing and dancing to awaken your spirit in a nature-filled setting around the seasonal shifts. Come relax, self-nurture and share with other like-minded women. Honor yourself by preparing for rebirth and growth for the person you hope to emerge as in the Spring, just a few days before the Equinox. View testimonials from previous wild woman experiences.
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Sunday, March 17 |
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1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Bethesda, Maryland |
| Cost: |
$60, or $55 if registered by March 10 |
| Questions?: |
Email: info@tranquilspace.com |
| To Register: |
Registration Form |
full moon retreat
This enlightening evening in celebration of the full moon includes restorative, active and partner yoga, journal writing about your spring intentions, and movement among the full moon. Come savor treats and tea with others while experiencing this rejuvenating way to complete your work week. Open to men and women of all levels.
meditative movement
Delight yourself in dance among candlelight. Learn the basics of belly dance taught by Rachel Brookmire and discover your inner goddess while exploring the aspects of dance blended with yoga in Yoga Dance with Kimberly. We will stretch our bodies and minds through dance, journal writing, and reflection in a nurturing, supportive environment.
 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 not included. Visit Maya Tulum for more information.
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August 17-24 |
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A full week of yoga & the beach |
| Location: |
Maya Tulum Resort, Mexico |
| Cost: |
Begins at $1095, $350 deposit reserves your space |
| Questions?: |
Email: info@tranquilspace.com |
| To Register: |
Registration Form or call 202-232-4727 |
teacher training level 1
This inspiring 33-hour level 1 training program taught by Kimberly Wilson is designed for students interested in teaching beginning to intermediate students or simply deepening their own practice in the vinyasa (flow) hatha yoga style. This is an introductory yoga teacher training course that will provide you with a strong foundation to practice, observe, and teach a potpourri of asanas and allow you to take the level 2 certification offered at a later date. Visit teacher training for details and an application; limited space available. A divine way to deepen your own practice or possibly pursue a new, rewarding path in the new year!
asana and yogi of the month
eagle
The benefits of this challenging pose include physical balance, mental clarity, and single-mindedness of thought.
yogi of the month
This month Tranquil Space honors Leslie Schwerin who writes the following about her experience: "I came to Tranquil Space for the cookies, of course! Seriously, it is a place that embodies all that I need in a yoga class. I have been doing yoga on and off for years but have not committed to it consistently, and for the first time I am doing that. There are probably a variety of reasons for this change, but the main one is that Tranquil Space provides the right combination of things that inspire me to take my practice seriously. The personal, intimate flavor of the class really helps. I enjoy the combination of a "flowing practice" and a lesson. I see progress in my strength and flexibility and balance, which inspires me to continue. I also like the space, the candles, music, the aroma therapy, the meditation, Kimberly's soothing voice, the cookies, the tea, and the t-shirts! The t-shirts are a kind of uniform for the Tranquil Space Parade, and I am its most enthusiastic participant. I'm a filmmaker for National Geographic Television - I travel around and shoot people (with a camera). It is interesting work but very high stress. Thank god for my yoga class, Tranquil Space is my favorite thing about Washington, DC."
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tranquil space boutique
tees, yoga mats, eyepillows, aromatherapy mat bags
More mens and women's tees continue to arrive in chic colors and styles! Enjoy your yoga practice with a stylish, fitted tee while supporting a cause. A portion of the tee proceeds are donated to my sister's place dc - a community committed to eradicating domestic violence. The tees are available at the studio for $15 or $20 depending on style or $10 if purchased with a pass.
Tranquil Space also has yoga mats in eggplant, sage green and ocean blue for $25. Silk eyepillows in assorted colors for $10. Aromatherapy yoga mat bags coming soon in traditional paisley or strip, floral and red/white prints with choice of lavender or rose herbal inserts for $45.
To order, please contact tranquil space boutique. Watch for our online boutique coming soon!
kimberly's closing
"Knowing your deepest intention can be your guiding force in the creation of a better life."
~ Gary Zukav
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At the beginning of yoga class, I encourage the setting of an intention, clarifying the reason you are present on the mat at that moment. For some an intention may be as simple as the need to feel and experience the body while moving out of the head, for others it may strictly be a physical desire to tone the body, while others may be seeking a sense of peace or spiritual path. Whatever your intention for practicing is, I believe it is important to realize what it is that brings you back to the mat each time. By setting an intention, you are also better able to visualize and internally express what it is you want out of your practice that day rather than simply floating through sun salutations without any thought as to why.
"Every action, thought, and feeling is motivated by an intention, and that intention is a cause that exists as one with an effect. In the most profound way, we are held responsible for our every action, thought, and feeling, which is to say for our every intention... It is, therefore, wise for us to become aware of the many intentions that inform our experience, to sort out which intentions produce which effects, and to choose our intentions according to the effects that we desire to produce." I invite you to allow these words of Gary Zukav from The Seat of the Soul to transfer into your yoga practice every time you approach the mat. Set an intention as to the effect that you desire to produce and may you carry the divine experience of your practice off of the mat into your daily life.
Blessings,
Kimberly Wilson
Creative Director
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May our bodies and minds be healthy. May our thoughts be filled with love. May our practice be free of obstacles. May we carry its benefits into the world.
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