“the greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. the oak
sleeps in the acorn, the bird waits in the egg, and in the highest vision of
the soul a waking angel stirs. dreams are the seedlings of realities.” –
james allen
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happy 2008! a new year, a new tranquil space. i wanted my first muse of the year
to share the story of tranquil space along with some very exciting news. as you
may know, tranquil space began over eight years ago in my one-bedroom apartment
on 16th street. there was little to no yoga to be found in dc. i was working as
a paralegal, reading the artist’s way, seeking a more creative way of life, and
longing for kindred spirits. with visions of special souls huddled around my
fireplace, drinking tea, doing yoga and connecting, i hung fliers around dupont
and invited strangers into my home. with a psychology degree and no clue about
business, i reveled in focus on the special details: ribbons wrapped around
inspirational quotes which greeted the students on their mat, aromatic scents, a
blazing fire, chai served in porcelain tea cups, homemade business cards and
brochures.
we have grown over the years and i am constantly amazed by the sacred souls i’ve
met which would never have happened had i not hung up that first neighborhood
flier. my hope is that tranquil space serves as an inspiration to anyone who
enters its doors. it was created with a whole lot of love, an incredible amount
of time, energy and passion, and lots of baby steps. none of which could have
been done without the amazing team of people who have worked at the studio over
the years.
i am very excited to share that this spring we will open our doors at 17th and r
in a newly renovated and eco-fabulous tranquil space. it’s been hard to keep
this to myself as i’m bursting at the seams with delight. after planting the
seeds in my living room on 16th street in 1999, offering classes in a church
parlor for almost three years at 16th and q, and then moving to our current
location on p street, i am honored to be returning to our neighborhood roots
after over a year of searching for the perfect new tranquil space.
your new yoga home will house three yoga studios, a wifi tea bar serving organic
and fair trade teas, an expanded tranquility boutique, and a specialty spa like
no other. when i signed the dotted line, there were pigeons living in the space.
it has taken a lot of vision to see the possibility amidst the leaking roof,
sunlight peeping through neglected bricks, and roots growing within the water
lines of this 3-story building. as the space gets framed and we receive permits,
buy reused fixtures, design the layout, and choose the eco-friendly flooring,
it’s slowly taking shape. incorporating the tea bar seemed like the perfect way
to offer a mingling off the mat post-practice space, along with providing yummy
antioxidants.
may 2008 offer you time to reflect on your vision. i believe that life is lived
by stepping strategically outside of one’s comfort zone to head in the direction
of one’s dreams. i recently reread, "the world needs dreamers and the world
needs doers but above all the world needs dreamers who do." what are your dreams
for 2008? what will you do to make them happen? listen to your heart and take
the simple steps of heading in that direction one flier at a time . . . i can’t
wait to practice with you in our new home when the cherry blossoms are blooming.
keep dreaming,
kimberly wilson
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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 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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join kimberly and kevin for a
teacher training tea on sunday, january 13 from 4:30-5:30pm. stay tuned for
the unveiling of our 500-hour program that launches this year.
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- coming soon, 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.
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join us across the river in our arlington studio located steps
from the clarendon metro. check out our four fab new class offerings
in arlington for the new year: 5:30 tuesday yoga 1, 5:30
thursday yoga 2, 1:30 saturday yoga 1 and 1:30 sunday
$10 slow flow. details at
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- we have loads of
inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled this
winter, including:
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- hips and hammies with siobhan
- january 4-week newbie series with gina
- yoga in everyday life with brittny
- newbie 2-hour workshop
- body image workshop with gina t
- mudra yoga with jenni
- visualizing your future self
- jivamukti yoga with kimberly
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 marianne
leal
at the start of each class, we close our eyes and pour
awareness into our breath, taking a period of time to center, to become present
on the sacred space of our mat. then, we draw our hands to anjali mudra and set
our intention. this is our ritual, our formal beginning. i love this part, it’s
awfully nice.
take a moment and ask yourself, "why do i do yoga"? your intention = the why of
your practice. what matters most to you=your heart’s desire.
anjali mudra is symbolic and means "offering". it represents your heart as your
own two hands held before you in a gesture infused with gratitude. it is here
that we can impress upon our hearts what we hold dear….our intentions.
so, allow your intention to become part of you….. a handprint on your heart….
and take it with you off your yoga mat…your sacred space...and into the world.
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.
 navasana
(boat)
benefits
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strengthens the abdomen, hip flexors, and spine
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stimulates the kidneys, thyroid and prostate glands, and
intestines
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helps relieve stress
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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.
 thea
ragatz
i certainly was surprised—shocked actually to
be selected as the yogi of the month as it is an honor that i never anticipated
receiving. i still sit in disbelief at being in the company of other yogis of
the month from whom i have drawn inspiration.
as i look forward to the new year and contemplating my practice at tranquil
space, i think of rest, renewal and resolve. rest from the stress of the
holidays and work. renewal from the energy and peace of mind derived from
practicing yoga. and resolve to conquer the mind and believe in the
possibilities of doing poses that appear impossible.
i appreciate the camaraderie of my fellow yogis—their friendliness, willingness
to share, the exchange of ideas and support they provide me in my practice. and
certainly my practice would not be at the level it is at without the passion,
insight, motivation and dedication of the teachers i have been privileged to
take class from. their ability to take and accept some one with zero
flexibility, no core to speak of who continually forgets to breathe and
transform me into a rejuvenated, centered individual ready to tackle life’s
challenges keeps me coming back to practice at tranquil space.
see you all on the mat!
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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.
 kristina
de main
i was introduced to tranquil space 7 months
ago by a coworker who is also a studio assistant at ts. i had only just moved
here and was looking for a community with which to involve myself and a place to
make new friends. tranquil space was just that. I'm so grateful to have found
such a place so early on in my time living in dc. i have been a studio assistant
since this summer and i am constantly inspired by my new yogi friends and the
many ways that they live out their practice off the mat. tranquil space has been
a sanctuary for me in an otherwise very busy life and a source of friendship and
encouragement. i am looking forward to a new year of deepening my practice and
new friendships.
namaste
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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 joanna lo
usher in the new year with new accessories for
your yoga practice!
we have gorgeous faux croc mat slings with built in clutches -- the fun new
accessory for your practice.
look for party- and weather-perfect retired velvet pieces from our TranquiliT
line. get them before they are gone!
don't forget to try on our TranquiliT pieces -- all the pieces just look so much
better on you than on the hangers. my new favorite is the dolman top. it's just
gorgeous with jeans and heels for a night out and of course great after
practice.
happy shopping!
joanna
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.
thank you for coming out to support our thanksgiving day
charity classes. we raised $400 for SOME
and $100 for food for others.
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thank you for helping us support world AIDS day
on december 1. tranquil space donated $1500 to
six degrees of love — an organization that assists children in
africa orphaned by the AIDS epidemic. |
tranquil space planted 160 trees through the
national arbor day foundation in
honor of december class passes purchases. we love helping our yogis to breath
better!
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tranquil treatments will also be 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 mean we will
be able to give you that massage you've been wanting anytime during business
hours!
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look for many additions to our current treatments offerings, including
reflexology, sumptuous foot soaks, face and neck treatments, signature
aromatherapy treatments, and so much more! we will keep you updated in the new
year as the program develops.
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.
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 |
tranquil space arlington
3260 wilson boulevard
arlington, virginia 22201 |
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