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"cheers to a new year and another chance for us to
get it right." - oprah winfrey |
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bonjour and welcome to 2009! this is our
chance to get it right, start anew, and make some
changes. the possibilities are endless. a new beginning
is offered every day, not just january 1. each morning
you are given a fresh canvas on which to paint. you
choose the paint colors, the strokes, the pace, and the
other players. your life is a constantly evolving work
of art. create your new year consciously through
reflection, intention, and action.
reflection: reflect on lessons learned in 2008.
write out a year in review. note highlights, lessons
learned, and what you have to be grateful for from these
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intention: set your intentions by getting them
down on paper and staying mindful of them throughout
your day. collage or write out on paper what you want
2009 to look like. become mindful of qualities you hope
to cultivate.
action: create action steps on how you plan to
get there. post these action steps where you see them
every day.
sample reflection: feeling stagnant and in need
of more doing things differently.
sample intention: i want to live more creatively.
sample action: sign up for a watercolor class,
wear red, learn the tango, browse the creativity section
of amazon.com, read the artist’s way, try your hand at
DIY projects (see our sustainable crafting classes at
TranquiliT’s showroom), sign up for french
lessons, start that novel, get a sewing machine)
as my favorite marianne williamson poem states, "we are
all meant to shine and as we let our own light shine, we
unconsciously give others permission to do the same."
let your inner light sparkle in 2009 through ongoing
reflection, intention, and action. watch amazing things
unfold. the potential that lies within you is infinite.
take some sacred time to mold it and then live out loud!
tranquilly yours,
kimberly wilson, creative director + founder
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visit
tranquility du jour for musings on lifestyle with a yogic twist
and biweekly podcasts.
this
month join kimberly for a new year workshop, new year teleclass, living
your yoga series, hip + tranquil new year’s gala, online creativity circle and
more.
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updates from jo ann kester, studio manager.
 happy new year! the studio has many offerings to get your new year off
to a good start - from reflective practices to inspiring workshop from
guest teachers. see the offerings below or online at
www.tranquilspace.com/workshops.
if you have ideas for the studio feel free to drop me a line at
jo@tranquilspace.com.
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our way to celebrate tranquil space yogis' honors and developments! please share your celebrations and photos of you
wearing TranquiliTee
around the globe with us by
emailing newsletter@tranquilspace.com.
- tranquil space yogi, greg morrison (aka
psalmayne 24), wrote and directed zomo the rabbit: a
hip-hop creation myth. january 24th - march 8th,
2009 at imagination stage. from more info visit
www.imaginationstage.org.
 carol
collins
what is your favorite yoga pose and why?
my favorite pose is supta baddha konasana. i love to open my front body, feel
the slight compression in my lower back and stretch my shoulders over my head.
then breate in the powerful vulnerability:)
what is your least favorite yoga pose and why?
my least fav pose is warrior 3. my low back is slightly misaligned. so warrior 3
on one side is extremely challenging. i feel a strong burn deep in my hip and i
need to be careful i'm not straining my low back. i love doing the pose with the
help of a wall!!
what yoga teacher inspires you? why?
jenny otto from golden heart yoga in annapolis. she knows so much about body
mechanics and the mind-body connection. she teaches way beyond the scope of any
teacher i've met so far.
give one example of how you struggle to bring yoga into your daily life. use one
or two of the yamas, niyamas or limbs of yoga to explain.
i consistently struggle to be truthful in my life. satya. truthful with myself,
those closest to me and of course others i meet. the more i learn about myself,
the more layers of pretense i see.
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.
according to bks iyengar,
“regular practice of sirsasana makes healthy blood flow through the brain cells.
this rejuvenates them so that thinking power increases and thoughts become
clearer. the asana is thus a tonic for people whose brains tire quickly. it
ensures a proper blood supply to the pituitary and pineal glands in the brain….
people suffering from loss of sleep, memory, and vitality have recovered by the
regular and correct practice of this asana and have become fountains of energy.
the lungs gain the power to resist any climate and stand up to any work, which
relieves one from colds, coughs, tonsillitis, halitosis, and palpitations. it
keeps the body warm…. regular practice of sirsasana will show marked improvement
in the hemoglobin content of the blood…. [it] develops the body, disciplines the
mind, and widens the horizons of the spirit. one becomes balanced and
self-reliant in pain and pleasure, loss and gain, shame and fame, and defeat and
victory.” [light on yoga, at p. 190]
 salamba
sirsasana (basic headstand pose):
salamba = with support
sirsa = head
benefits:
- calms the brain and helps relieve stress and
mild depression
- stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands
- strengthens the arms, legs, and spine
- strengthens the lungs
- tones the abdominal organs
- improves digestion
- helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
- therapeutic for asthma, infertility, insomnia, and sinusitis
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cautions/contraindications:
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back injury
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headache
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heart condition
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high blood pressure
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menstruation
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neck injury
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detached retina
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low blood pressure: don't start practice with
this pose
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pregnancy: if you are experienced with this
pose, you can continue to practice it late into pregnancy. however, don't
take up the practice of sirsasana after you become pregnant.
preparatory poses:
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adho mukha svanasana
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salamba sarvangasana
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uttanasana
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virasana
follow-up poses:
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adho mukha svanasana
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balasana
song that most comes to mind while in the posture:
paul simon’s “slip slidin’ away.”
- danielle polen |
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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.
 rob
beckstrom
tranquil space is a great yoga studio
and a wonderful community that i love being part of.
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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.
 jo
ann kester
i started in the tranquil space community 4
years ago just after working on a the last presidential election and my
involvement has evolved over the years into my full time job. i was eager to
renew and restore myself in jan 05, having a long lapsed yoga practice, but was
also eager to be a part of a team that gives such a nourishing and authentic
experience. i started as a pr assistant and sa in the bethesda location and took
the level 1 teacher training there. the following year i took tranquil space's
level 2 teacher training and started the practice and art of teaching yoga. i
started working the next year as a manager for tranquil space. similar to some
of the grassroots work i have done in the past, working for tranquil spaces is
more than just a job, but is satisfying to the soul as well. as i go into the
the
new year full of many hopes and anxieties, i am glad to be working in a place
with such a sense of community. i am grateful to kimberly, tim, marq, brooke,
and all the other staff and teachers who greet each day with a smile, and work
to make tranquil space a great place for our yogis, but also a great place to
work. who knows what the next four years will bring, but i know that tranquil
space will continue to be a place of laughter, friendship, yoga, and i hope i
can be a part of making it an oasis for all you as well.
namaste, jo ann |
 clothing, accessories, and
specialties
to enrich your life on and off the mat
the boutique 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
 happy
new year! thank you for a great 2008. we hope
you all had a great holiday season. to celebrate
the new year, we are having a sale on clothing,
mat bags and other selected items to make room
for more fabulous merchandise.
check out the new long sleeve t-shirts for both
men and women. restocks of short sleeves for
women are in as well in mulberry and ocean.
it has been wonderful meeting everyone in 2008
and i hope to that 2009 is a bright and
beautiful year of change. thanks again for all
of your feedback throughout the year. if there
is anything you'd like to see in the boutique
please send your suggestions to me at
marq@tranquilspace.com. - marq
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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.
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the spa at tranquil space invites you to enjoy 15% off a reiki session
throughout the month of january!
saunter on in out of the cold to give your body an energetic tune-up and your
emotions a recharge. go ahead, refresh your spirit as we head into the quiet,
contemplative days of winter!
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mark your calendars!
spa manager brooke hafner will be leading a make your own massage oil
workshop saturday, february 7th from 10-noon at the
TranquiliT showroom. come
and learn the basics and history of essential oils and base oils -- just in time
to indulge for valentines day! participants will learn to mix oils and create a
unique bottle of oil for use in massage, bath, or skin care. we will also cover
a basic self care massage, as well as basic massage techniques to use on friends
and loved ones!
new at the spa
the spa will be rolling out a massage-a-month club in the new year! enjoy 12
months of massage for the price of 11, a complimentary face treatment of choice,
and seasonal self-care talks with brooke. look for details at the front desk and
around the studio!
how our spa 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
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.
our toiletry drive was a huge success, thanks to all for your gracious
donations! dc central kitchen made a delivery to those in need on christmas day!
what may seem like a small thing, soap, lotion etc, generated smiles and
thankfulness from the recipients. look for more ways to give and take your yoga
off the mat in 2009. happy new year!
 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.
tranquil space dupont
1632 17th street, nw
washington, dc 20009 |
tranquil space bethesda
77475 wisconsin ave, suite 8
bethesda, md 20814 |
tranquil space arlington
3260 wilson boulevard, 2nd fl
arlington, virginia 22201 |
 
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start
the new year and invigorate yourself with 15 days of yoga in january!
take any 15 classes this month using your freshstart passport
(see front desk for your personalized passport). at month's end, you'll
feel energized, empowered by your consistent practice, and inspired for
the new year! 
tranquil space planted 750 trees this mont
indulge your
creative side with sustainable DIY projects through ongoing creativity
classes at the 
join kimberly wilson for a 4-part series on living your
yoga. during this series we will explore the yamas and
niyamas (foundation of yoga's eight limbs), create a home
practice, and start a meditation practice. join for the full series for $100
or drop in for $30.
our level 1 is an introductory yoga teacher training that is
a prerequisite for our 200-hour yoga alliance approved level
2 certification. this introductory intensive will provide
you with a strong foundation to practice, observe, and
teach.
join kimberly wilson and special guest kate vickers
of bountiful living wellness for a delightful day filled
with modules designed to help live your most fabulous year
yet!
january 17, 2009 to 10am-4pm
come
celebrate the first month of the new year in a cozy cabin in
lovely berkeley springs, west virginia (see more about the
cabin at 
