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“i choose to rise up out of that storm and see that in moments of desperation, fear, and helplessness, each of us can be a rainbow of hope, doing what we can to extend ourselves in kindness and grace to one another. and i know for sure that there is no them . . . there's only us.”
~ oprah winfrey
the creation of the tranquil space foundation
the purpose of tranquil space can best be summed up with a mission of helping others find their own tranquil space within. as a yoga studio with hopes of enhancing lives on and off the yoga mat, i am embarking on our next journey with the creation of the tranquil space foundation — a public charity with hopes of going above and beyond our current studio charity efforts to reach even more people and offer tranquility into their lives.
ahhh, the evolutionary process: seven years ago this month i went through my first teacher training. a few months later, with visions of special strangers huddled around my living room's fireplace drinking tea, doing yoga and connecting, i hung fliers around the neighborhood announcing yoga in dupont. this single act was the launch pad for this young girl from oklahoma working as a paralegal with a psychology degree. thus, tranquil space began.
over the years we've grown to encompass trunk shows, colorful studio décor, lifestyle-focused "off the mat" workshops, the tranquiliT boutique, expansion to bethesda and downtown, creativity circles, the tranquiliT collection, four main charities, and hip tranquil chick. my initial reason for starting the studio continues to expand with yoga and tranquility at the helm. i believe that yoga for the sake of yoga is powerful, but not as powerful as sprinkling it throughout your lifestyle.
social consciousness has always been an important component to us with the numerous charities we support. our four main charities are the humane society, arbor day foundation, my sister's place, and the fund for women artists. for example, this month we'll plant a tree in a damaged national forest for each pass purchased.
with the new tranquil space foundation, we will add more to our current successes with our deserving charities and events like doga and girl's night in. tranquil space foundation will continue what we have already started through tranquil space — a movement toward bringing the tranquility of yoga to everyday life. the foundation vision includes more special fundraising events, scholarships to students and teachers, direct service by taking yoga to special populations, and a strong board that resonates with the vision of creating a tranquil space within our society. on top of all of this, tranquil space foundation will itself be a public charity, giving another outlet for members of the community to make tax-deductible donations to the cause.
if you know someone you would like to nominate to serve on the board of the new tranquil space foundation, or would like to share any ideas on how you see it serving our community, please e-mail me at kimberly@tranquilspace.com. i would love to hear your feedback.
my hope is that tranquil space serves to inspire all who enters its doors. life is lived by stepping strategically outside of one's comfort zone to head in the direction of your dreams, while ultimately serving others simultaneously. continue your exploration of yoga as a lifestyle and enjoy the constant evolution of it. unleash your unlimited potential. let your yogic lifestyle be as unique as you are. embrace the teachings, hold onto what resonates with you, and continue to live your life one pose at a time. let's work together to help create a truly tranquil space.
 tranquilly yours,
kimberly wilson
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| - class schedule: try our summer schedule, catered to various levels and moods: yin/yang, restorative, yoga 1-3, express, slow flow, and more! all 1-hour classes are now $13 and considered express classes which blend yoga 1 alignment with yoga 2 flow. visit webscheduler for all the scoop.
- click here for a description of how to sign up for classes early, buy more classes online, checking your pass status, and more!
- you can now use your pass at both dupont and bethesda locations! (webscheduler works only for the location where you purchase the pass). we hope you enjoy taking your tranquility between our 3 locations — bethesda, dupont, and penn quarter.
- we're in penn quarter on tuesdays at noon. sign up for class online. click here for details!
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- we have loads of inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled this summer, including: june newbie series with gina; buddhism and meditation on june 4; three workshops with peg armstrong — the power of vinyasa (june 4), 4-week creativity circle with kimberly (june 10), heat and hips (june 11), individual help session (june 18), jivamukti yoga (june 25), and get your asana inspired with kimberly on june 25. visit enlightening events for ALL the scoop. buy a workshop passport (4 workshops for $99) and dive deeper into your practice this summer!
- thank you for supporting our two charity events on saturday, may 13. we raised over $150 for the humane society at doga, and over $250 for my sister's place at girls' night in!
| - for every pass purchased in the month of june, tranquil space will plant a tree! we LOVE helping our yogis breathe better.
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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.
- congrats to former yogi of the month alyssa albertelli on her june nuptials.
| - congrats to siobhan troy on her april nuptials.
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- congratulations to sonali karnick on her may 28 wedding!
- welcome back to peg armstrong, who is leading teacher training and workshops at tranquil space this month.
- congratulations to rebekah weisskopf for giving birth to mari isabella on april 18.
| - congratulations to heather fath for giving birth to henry on may 2.
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- congratulations to peter, libby and kirsty hayes who welcomed jasper williams to their family on april 24.
- congratulations to morgane danielou for giving birth to taran kotamba.
- congratulations to stacy swartwood for giving birth to delia merran tisa on april 5.
| - darling ava sung, daughter of jackie chiu and tai sung, models her toddler tank after getting out of the hospital earlier this month!
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- congratulations to barbara jazzo on completing her meditation teacher training!
- welcome to new studio assistants noora, anshu, julia, and meghan!
- congratulations to tranquil space yogi ricardo castano on opening his own hair salon: tresses salon. print out this page of the newsletter and receive 15% off your next visit to ricardo's salon!
- tranquil space is proud to be listed as a partner shop of the washington humane society.
- share photos of you wearing tranquiliTees around the globe! to be featured in next month's newsletter, send photos to newsletter@tranquilspace.com. this month's features are peg armstrong in santa fe, new mexico, tranquil space teachers gina and rob in portland, oregon, may 2006, and sarah skopek at the avon walk.
carol collins
 i turned 40 this may. this birthday was harder than any other i can remember. our culture seems to look at this age as a real turning point. one of the magazines i perused while standing in the grocery line listed women who dressed too young for their age. these celebrities were all in their 40s. do i need to buy a different wardrobe? inquiring minds like mine want to know.
do i need to change my yoga practice? after taking a rather vigorous class two days before my big day, i was sore as hell on my birthday. i came down with a bad cold and i lost my keys. i felt old. i felt sorry for myself. my father-in-law said, "tomorrow will be better". i cringed, thinking: "but then i'm not present with today, with the NOW." that day i needed to look forward to the next day. i needed to get past the buildup of the big birthday. the next day was MUCH better.
so i wanted to write a little bit about yoga and aging. if i had not been doing yoga these last eight years, i'm sure my body would not feel as healthy, strong, and open as it does today. many people tell me i don't look 40. but most importantly, do i feel 40? when i meditate, when i'm present enough to feel that state of pratyahara in my yoga practice, when i'm comfortable in my own skin, when i'm in savasana pose, age is of no concern to me — really. all of who i am is all of the years i've lived and maybe even some previous lives. so the more i live, the more of me there is. so there. and if i want to wear my hair in pig tails, with a camisol top and tight exercise pants, i'll do it. not because i'm 40, but because i'm me.
namaste, carol
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.
 standing split / urdhva prasarita ekapadasana
benefits
- strengthens and stretches the inner and back legs and the spine
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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.
 esther zaccagnini
five and a half years i have been practicing yoga at tranquil space! first at the church location, and then at dupont circle, i have witnessed the spectacular evolution of the studio at the caring hands of kimberly and the studio team.
for a long time, i secretly wished i could report the amazing changes that yoga allegedly brought to yogis, both at the studio and elsewhere. but yoga seemed only hard work for me; everything from warrior ii to chaturangas (oh! chaturangas) was a struggle. the classes mirrored the challenging times i was experiencing during the first stages of the adaptation process to living in the u.s.
at first i didn't notice anything worthwhile reporting, apart from the fact that i was feeling much fitter. one thing i knew, i was hooked and i needed my classes. but, after a while, surprise, surprise, i did notice a difference when i missed more than two classes in a row. so . . . the mat was working for me too! i couldn't put it into words as easily as others could, but it was definitively doing its job.
life became easier, my practice was still hard work, but everything seemed to make more sense. and there were the usual ups and downs, both in my inside and outside my practice. with time i have become much more skilled at perceiving the subtle changes my yoga practice has brought to my life, and i enjoy interpreting my yoga practice as a metaphor for life: the need for patience, enjoying the present moment, no attachment to results, etc.
now that i am getting ready to go back to my home country, spain, i have recently managed a chaturangas or two. although i am aware there has to be no attachment to even the smallest achievement, i can only interpret it as a sign; but then, there is crow pose awaiting me.
namaste,
esther
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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.
 donna solen and rebecca bly
donna:
cranky? yes, cranky. that was me the week before i was to start the tranquil space level 1 teacher training. "why are you doing this if you are so cranky about it?" everyone kept asking me. "hmm, good point," i thought. i didn't know the answer, but i was looking to find out. why was i so cranky when i voluntarily chose to spend almost 30 hours of the coming three-day holiday weekend getting my level 1 certification? why was i even taking teacher training? did i want to teach yoga? i certainly didn't think so. i was just doing this to "deepen my practice."
turns out it was one of the greatest weekends i had experienced in a long time. i had never felt as engaged and connected as i did that weekend. from there i was hooked. once the weekend was over, i immediately went home and signed up for the level 2 teacher training. ten more weekends, 10 hours per weekend, for the next four months. was i crazy? i figured, how often in your life do you find something that you truly connect with and that fulfills you in so many ways? i am so grateful for tranquil space and all the wonderful teachers, yogis and tranquil space team members that contribute to creating such a warm, open, and inviting space that enabled me not only to experience a deeper joy from my own yoga practice, but to discover a new passion in teaching yoga, as well.
rebecca:
yoga was dripping out of my ears. it was everywhere, all the time. you know you are really in it when all you dream about are standing pose sequences. teacher training was way more than i had bargained for, and now that i'm on the other side of it, i can't ever go back, nor would i ever want to.
so why do i keep returning every week? training made me realize that i've only just begun my study of yoga. and what gives me the strength to return to my mat is the unparalleled community at tranquil space. knowledgable teachers, warm faces, new students, old students, my regular monday night crew, my teacher training class . . . the common thread is yoga, but what makes it great, and what keeps me coming back, are the people. as i take the next steps toward becoming a teacher, i feel reassured that i have such a supportive team behind me.
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clothing, accessories, and specialties to enrich your life on and off the mat
 tranquiliT boutique is a fusion of fashion and passion in celebration of yogis' bodies and spirits! tranquiliT boutique carries a delightful selection of comfy and chic lines that transition from the yoga mat to the market or museum. all pieces are hand picked by kimberly, made of luxurious fabrics that stretch with your body, and designed for nurturing your yoga lifestyle. look for newly added yoga cards, organic bath products, and more books!
tranquil space's own line of yoga clothing and accessories, tranquiliT, is designed for the style-conscious yogini and has been featured in shape, lucky, daily candy, fit yoga, the washingtonian, and the washington post. view our most recent mention in the express. look for the much-loved pucci-inspired print in a newly arrived teal, baby blue, and tan mix.
tranquiliT boutique's featured item this month is the tranquiliT cardi shawl — this season's must-have versatile piece. wear as a wrap, cardigan, tied in front or back. made of luxurious and eco-friendly bamboo fabric. during this month, the featured item is 15% off (in studio only, no other discounts apply).
to receive seasonal updates and discounts on the tranquiliT line, along with musings on yoga for the modern girl, click here. read the latest edition of tranquiliT times.
in alignment with our values, a portion of the tranquiliT proceeds are donated to my sister's place — a local organization committed to eradicating domestic violence.
 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 tranquiliT treatments — specialty services that cater to the yogi spirit.
how tranquiliT treatments can benefit you:
- 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
our spa menu includes:
studio:
- sign up in advance for class, check your class pass status, and see who's teaching with webscheduler.
- interested in free yoga? visit studio opportunities for openings.
- tour tranquil space: dc's urban excursion for yoga and lifestyle.
- rent the studio for your own practice or event.
- share your thoughts: a suggestion box in the swirlie hallway and a mailbox on the studio line (202.223.yoga) awaits any comments, praise, or requests our yogis may have. or fill out our online studio survey. view our our comment corner to read our replies. thank you for sharing your practice with us!
- please familiarize yourself with tranquil space's student tips.
- please arrive 15 minutes early to guarantee your space.
community:
beyond the mat:
- party in yoga style! a tranquil way to celebrate special events.
- bring the tranquiliT trunk show to you. couple it with a yoga practice for your fave girlfriends, add chair massage to help destress, or simply set up for retail therapy. for all the scoop, contact info@tranquiliTboutique.com.
pre/postnatal:
- introducing the $99 workshop passport! deepen your yoga practice and nurture your off-the-mat efforts. choose four 2-hour tranquil space workshops with studio teachers at over 15% off the regular price. valid for 6 months. no other discounts apply.
 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 penn quarter
first trinity lutheran church
4th & e streets, nw
washington, dc 20001 |
© 2006 tranquil space, llc. all rights reserved.
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