seasonal specials

• Buy an aroma tranquiliT mat bag and yoga mat for $60. (saves $10)
• Buy a 20-class, 30-class or unlimited class pass and receive 25% off any tranquiliT boutique item.
• Buy one tranquiliT T and get the second of equal or lesser value for free! -- July only
• Buy any pass and pay only $10 for any tranquiliT tee if purchased with pass.

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, July 13 [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, July 14 [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.)

prenatal yoga workshop
A workshop designed to help women in any stage of pregnancy understand how yoga can empower and support their journey through pregnancy while helping to prepare physically, emotionally and spiritually for labor and childbirth. We will explore the role of breathing and everyday postures, and learn about practicing yoga in pregnancy, labor and childbirth. Taught by Anne Thiel, a midwife and trained prenatal yoga teacher. Open to all levels.

	Date:	Saturday, July 20
	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.)

no place like home
A workshop to encourage loving your body through slow and meditative yoga, sharing, journal writing and guided meditation with Paula Atkinson.

	Date:	Saturday, July 27
	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.)

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.)

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
spinal twist/ardha matsyendrasana

Benefits of this pose: keeps the spine elastic, relieves muscular problems in the back and hips, massages the abdominal muscles, relieving digestive problems, helps to cure disorders of the nervous system.

yogi of the month
sarah ingersoll

Yoga and Tranquil Space, in particular, have been very important to me for the past year and a half. I started going to Tranquil Space in the dark of winter. A friend told me about Tranquil Space and I tried it. Through the classes, I was able to ease into getting to know my body again and building its strength. The spiritual atmosphere of the beautiful church, the flowers, light, and Kimberly's kind voice put me at ease. I also loved the aromatherapy and tea and cookies after class. I felt like all of my senses had been nurtured. Most especially of all, I did not feel pressure. This was not exercise in some fluorescent gym with the pounding of bad house music pushing everyone to accomplish. (I have nothing against pushing hard - and in fact have started jogging a lot). But yoga is a time to experience. It is an antidote to the stiff strength you get running or lifting weights.

I'm a type A, code red kind of person. Everything has to be done well, you have to push yourself hard to succeed. This attitude has served me very well in my career. It is completely useless, however, in ensuring my appreciation of life and my ultimate happiness. In fact, one of the things that has depressed me in my adult life is how little I feel I am living. Yoga helps me practice living -just being. This is the hardest thing of all to do. Harder than crow pose. Re-teaching my body to trust that the ground will hold me, that I am safe in the world. Learning how to expand this from class to daily living.

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!

team player of the month
leigh ann simmons

I "fell into" the practice of yoga two years ago. When I signed up for my first class, I was actually trying to get into a Pilates class, but all the classes were full. The woman suggested I try yoga. From my first hour on the mat, I have never looked back. I found Kimberly and was introduced to Tranquil Space.

For me, yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual journey. The strengths and challenges I face in my practice often reflect those in my life off the mat. Working through the asanas helps me to develop the inner strength, courage, and serenity to simultaneously accept myself as I am and grow as a person. What I appreciate most about Tranquil Space is the environment is supportive of this process. The classes are challenging without being intimidating. They move beyond the physical realm to include the spiritual and emotional realms as well. There is also a strong sense of community, a community that is open and inviting to all who come to the mat.

My most recent experiences with Tranquil Space as a summer studio assistant have furthered the positive influence Kimberly and the studio have had on my practice. In addition to being able to attend classes more often, I have been able to give something back to the studio and participate in the Tranquil Space community on another level. I have appreciated the opportunity to expand my practice in this way and to live its lessons both on an off the mat.

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!

This month's featured item is the aroma tranquiliT mat bag available in various prints and contains a lavender insert. Perfect for toting your mat around town.

As a continuing benefit for our Charity Community, a portion of the tranquiliT proceeds are donated to My Sister's Place - an organization committed to eradicating domestic violence.

kimberly's closing thoughts

I just celebrated another year passing in my life. These are often times of varied emotions contemplating where I am, where I want to be and how I'm going to get there. When deciding what to write about this month, I thought about the time of year, how I was feeling and have come to realize that I'm usually not the only one with particular feelings of reflection mid-year. Summer is often a time where we hope for a sense of freedom from the mundane, trips to the beach, reading books we haven't gotten to yet this year, starting that self-care or yoga practice we were saving until we had more time. How are your summer intentions unfolding?

I love the notion of cycles, that life is profoundly cyclical and no matter how dark the night, morning always comes. How easy it is to reflect instead on the bad, the darkness, when a light morning is right around the corner. How to put this energy into creating more of what we want mid-year? 2002 is half way over. Have those new year's resolutions been successful, have new, healthy habits been created or have we coasted half way through this year without stopping to reflect? This is a perfect time of the year to take stock. According to Gail McKeenin, "Transformation cannot begin without a willingness to liberate ourselves from what's impeding our growth and happiness."

The idea that when one door closes, another one opens has always provided me with a sense of comfort. Half of the year is gone, another fresh half awaits us like an untouched canvas. Visualizing our lives as a masterpiece which we create helps to empower how we wish to utilize our time while also reminding ourselves that the down time of inactivity can have dramatic effects on future growth. Sometimes simply being is much more productive than doing. May the next half of 2002 be lived consciously with intention of the work of art you hope to create.

Blessings,
Kimberly Wilson
Creative Director