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“i change myself, i change the world.”
~ gloria anzaldua
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welcome to women's history month! notice
during your next yoga practice, when you are being challenged to do one more
chaturanga or to soften into the asana of the month, do you become frustrated
with the request or experience gratitude for being challenged? i see accepting
challenge as being synonymous with empowerment. your ability to push edges both
on and off the yoga mat makes for a less stagnant and more dynamic existence.
spend some time this month reflecting on areas in your life that feel stagnant
and in need of change. it's spring and time for rebirth. for example, how long
have you been complaining about your job, relationship, or living situation?
what small steps can you take to begin making changes in these areas? or is the
shift needed simply a change in attitude and perspective?
empower yourself with the recognition that you are in your current situation by
choice, and getting out of any position that no longer serves you is also a
choice. as we all know, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
step. let your desire for change jump-start this journey today.
being a yogi is to be mindful of actions on a larger scale — a more global view.
how can you assist in a continuation of freedom for all people? for example,
donate to an international women's fund, volunteer at a domestic violence or
homeless shelter, start a business catered to women, read a book about a
powerful woman, mentor a fellow female, participate in a big sister program,
head a fundraiser that supports a cause close to your heart, create a community
for like-minded people.
celebrate the women in your life. celebrate the woman you were. celebrate the
woman you've become. celebrate the woman you strive to be. celebrate the women
who paved the path for your freedom. may march shower you with pride, gratitude
for those that challenge and empower you, and an activist attitude for improving
those areas that aren't at full potential, both individually and globally.
use march to bloom what has been dormant and germinating below the surface all
winter.
 blooming
with you,
kimberly wilson
click to enlarge | - class schedule:
pick up our new spring class schedule, catered to various levels
and moods: yin/yang, restorative, yoga 1-3, express, slow flow, and a
brand new voluptuous vinyasa flow on sundays!
visit webscheduler for all the scoop.
- commit to your yoga! sign-up for auto-renew with the front desk. your class package of choice will auto-renew when it runs out. you can also securely store your credit card number in our system for quick and easy pass or boutique purchases! set your pass up to auto-renew for a year and receive 35% off in the boutique the day you sign-up! see front desk.
- 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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kirtan: music from the heart, full moon yoga, rock climbing and yoga,
fire up your core: five day challenge with rob, shoulder opening workshop,
pilates, hip hop, ayurveda: get your dosha on and more! visit enlightening events for ALL the scoop. buy a workshop passport (4 workshops by tranquil space teachers for $99) and dive deeper into your practice this fall!
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five day core challenge with rob starts monday march 4! sign up by
friday at noon:
get ready for spring and a powerful new you! awaken your practice (sadhana)
with early morning meditation and powerful vinyasa sequences focusing
primarily on the core of the body (2nd and 3rd chakras or energy
centers). this area of the body, fueled by the fire element, is what
guides our gut decisions, posture, and forms the center of our being.
when the core is strong, we can go out into the world with confidence
and strength. five day morning series with the inspiring teachings of
rob hess: march 5-9, 7-8:15 a.m. minimum of 10 pre-registered
participants required to hold the challenge. no drop-ins. $70
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 | - in celebration of women's history month, 10% off all women's tranquiliT tees.
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- stop by tranquil space's
myspace page and say "hello"!
- try our tranquiliT treatments specials:
- community celebration: our way to celebrate tranquil space yogis' honors and developments! please share your celebrations with us by emailing newsletter@tranquilspace.com.
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congratulations to tom and kate rowson for giving birth to
florence nikki on february 23!!
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congratulations to lynn fisher fox for giving birth to
christian on february 18!
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- welcome to our new studio assistants dee, lizzie, khristyn,
and arwa!
- 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 feature is
annette killmer doing tree pose in the redwood national park!
 rachael
valliere
march is a funny month, with one foot in
winter and the other in spring. this change from one season to the next isn’t
always smooth, as our recent weather reminds us. one day it’s 60 degrees and
sunny, the next we’re buried in several inches of snow and ice. this got me
thinking about changes in general. my life will change forever in just 3 short
months. if you’ve seen me around the studio recently, you probably know that i’m
a soon-to-be first-time mom. like most of life’s changes, this is exciting,
scary, and overwhelming. i have absolutely no idea what it’s like to be a
mother, and no way of knowing until i am one. but yoga has taught me not to fear
the unknown, but to embrace the entire experience. i look forward to all this
new adventure offers and the many rewards and challenges of motherhood.
my yoga practice will change along with the rest of my life. in lots of small
ways, for sure. maybe i won’t make it to many weekday evening classes after
work, but instead i’ll get to share my practice with my little guy at baby and
me classes. and it will change in big ways, too. my yoga practice has taught me
to be more mindful, breathe more deeply, and fully experience each moment before
it passes. being a parent demands these qualities, and in turn, will help me
nurture them even more in my life and my practice.
this spring, i hope your yoga practice is a catalyst, and a companion, for the
changes that await you. 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.
 pincha mayurasana
benefits
- strengthens the shoulders, arms, and back
- stretches the shoulders and neck, chest, and belly
- improves sense of balance
- calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
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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.
 jamie
driscoll
when i first moved to dc about five years ago,
i was in the middle of the most tumultuous period of my life to date. i’d made a
few major life decisions and was about to start my first ‘real’ job. i was
moving away from home and family for the first time, to a city where i knew no
one. i was scared – scared to be on my own, scared i’d made the wrong choice,
and most of all, scared i would fail. but a small part of me was also
exhilarated; here was my chance to do something new and different, to become
someone different. i decided that i was going to try new things, and yoga was
one of them. i picked tranquil space for my first attempt at yoga because of the
name – if there was anything i really needed at that moment, it was a tranquil
space. from my first class, i was hooked. i felt challenged physically and all
the clamor of doubts and worries quieted for a full hour for the first time in
months. when i left i felt calm and energized, and i’ve continued to come back
to tranquil space for that feeling. the pleasant environment, warm and
compassionate teachers, and sense of community at tranquil space have always
made me feel welcome. as i’ve become more comfortable with my life here in dc,
the fear has largely been replaced by the more normal stresses day to day
living, but yoga has continued to be my soft place to land after a hard day.
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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.
 niya
shah
"there is only one journey. going inside
yourself." — rainer maria rilke
who would have guessed that stepping into
tranquil space years ago would allow me to do just that -- go inside myself in a
way that i had never thought possible. i had been practicing yoga on and off for
years, but it was this place, this space that became a huge turning point in my
life, and for that i am eternally grateful. at the time i didn't know it, and
looking back now, i realize it's not one particular moment, but rather a series
of moments that have happened, and continue to happen. this cozy studio, the
people who work and practice here quickly felt like 'home' -- in a city where
people move in and out daily, this was immensely important to me.
no moment is like the last, no breath is like
the breath before it, and every moment is truly an opportunity to be mindfully
present. that is the beauty of being a part of this incredible team - i am
grateful to be learning from them & with them on a daily basis..thank you all!
i'm also so happy to be putting my energy into the mix, it comes from a place of
compassion and with the vision of making the world a better place for us all.
namaste - niya
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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. come in and browse our newly added chiffon scarves, long legwarmers, velvet tunics, and more!
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.
 greetings
from tranquiliT boutique manager joanna lo
winter blowout sale was a blast --
thank you all! just a reminder that the sale continues in the boutique and we
still have beautiful pucci print and pastel tranquilit clothing that are perfect
for spring.
the Tranquilit spring clothing line is coming soon! look for redesigned
crossfront tunic, wrap top, and longer cami plus our brand new tres tunic in new
shell (nude pink) and latte bamboo fabric colors.
several new designs of the Tranquilit handmade jewelry will also be
unveiled in april. we'll be retiring a few of our current designs so if you've
had your eye on something, get it now before they're gone!
email joanna if you'd like
to set up a complimentary personal shopper appointment!
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 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
 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 |
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7475 wisconsin ave, suite 8
bethesda, md 20814 |
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