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The mission of Tranquil Space is to provide a nurturing environment to balance the body and mind, while encouraging the unfolding of an authentic yoga practice where the benefits are carried into one's daily life, serving to enhance the individual fully both on and off the mat.
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studio happenings
- Studio move! Stay tuned via the website and in class for the latest details regarding our move date. View photos from our open house preview for a peek into our new home. Until then, we remain at our original tranquil space and we're so grateful for your continued presence! We are awaiting final inspections and contractor work!
 Join Tranquil Space on June 7 for the Race for the Cure! We'll run or walk together as a team in support of the cause. When you register, be sure to note Team Code "TSY!" Details at www.tranquilspace.com/charity_community.html- Tranquil Space was featured in Washington Life for our Open House Preview soiree. Visit http://www.washingtonlife.com/current/tranquil.htm to view.
- Next weekend join us for our staple Newbie Yogi and Jump into Yoga 2 workshops. We're also offering rooftop yoga, 2 sundays of karma yoga (donation for a cause), restorative yoga, and yogi night in this spring! Please pre-register to ensure available space. These workshops will be held in our new studio space!
- We are terribly saddened to report that yogi Jeff Adams recently died of cancer. His family is in our thoughts.
- Interested in free yoga or paid positions at Tranquil Space? Please visit www.tranquilspace.com/studio_opportunities.html for details on our latest openings.
- Holidays! Please check our website and phone line — 202.223.yoga — for up to date information. In general, we do not close for holidays but may have to in extreme circumstances. We ARE open over Memorial Day weekend!
- Level one teacher training next month! Visit www.tranquilspace.com/teacher_training.html for details. An intensive offered for those interested in learning the basics of teaching or simply deepening your own practice. Applications now being accepted!
- Create a Tranquil Space at your office or next event! Tranquil Space offers yoga parties for any special occasion, series of classes at your office and office yoga workshops! For more information, please contact yogaoutreach@tranquilspace.com.
- Newbie Yogi Series coming soon! We've heard your requests for a series catered to the developing, inquisitive yogi and will be starting a 4-week series offered every other month beginning in June or July. Stay tuned for details! For more information, please contact newbieprogram@tranquilspace.com.
- Birthdays!
Please watch your inboxes for your Tranquil Space birthday card which offers you a savings off of your next class pass!
- Please bring a hand towel, water, and your own mat to class.
- Please familiarize yourself with studio tips.
- Community celebration: A new addition to the monthly newsletter and a way to celebrate Tranquil Space yogis' honors and developments!
- Congratulations to Tranquil Space for winning the Women's Capital Award from the Women's Business Center! Tranquil Space will be honored at the 2003 Entrepreneurial Visionary Awards on May 8.
- Congratulations to Alix Clyburn on the birth of baby Dexter.
- Congratulations to Genevieve Sexton on her chaturanga cartoon in Yoga Journal.
- Congratulations to Anne Wallin on being selected as the Studio Assistant of the Quarter!
- Please share your recent news with us by e-mailing newsletter@tranquilspace.com
- We are always looking for new ways to serve you and your practice. Please let us know how we're doing or what we can do to assist you better by e-mailing us at info@tranquilspace.com.
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seasonal specials
enlightening events
karma yoga afternoon
Join six Tranquil Space teachers-in-training for an afternoon of karma yoga. The one-hour classes will begin on the hour taught by various teachers who are finishing up their 200-hour training. Come 5-10 minutes before the scheduled time. These classes are open to all levels and all are welcome for one or all of the classes! Your donation for the class will go to benefit an organization providing aid to those suffering during the war time. Please come support a cause and our teachers-in-training through this afternoon of karma yoga! Thank you for your support.
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Sunday, May 4
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12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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2024 p street, nw
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Suggested donation of $5 to $15
(enter your own donation amount in
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Questions?:
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Email: events@tranquilspace.com
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Cancellation Policy:
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enlightening events cancellation policy
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To Register by Mail:
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Registration Form
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(In the "optional instructions" box on the final payment page,
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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. Please bring your own mat if you have one, a water bottle, hand towel and any questions you have.
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. Please bring your own mat if you have one, a water bottle, hand towel and any questions you have.
karma yoga afternoon
Join five Tranquil Space teachers-in-training for an afternoon of karma yoga. The one-hour classes will begin on the hour taught by various teachers who are finishing up their 200-hour training. Come 5-10 minutes before the scheduled time. These classes are open to all levels and all are welcome for one or all of the classes! Your donation for the class will go to benefit an organization providing aid to those suffering during the war time. Please come support a cause and our teachers-in-training through this afternoon of karma yoga! Thank you for your support.
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Sunday, May 11
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12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Location:
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2024 p street, nw
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Cost:
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Suggested donation of $5 to $15
(enter your own donation amount in
the field provided by PayPal)
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Questions?:
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Email: events@tranquilspace.com
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Cancellation Policy:
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enlightening events cancellation policy
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To Register by Mail:
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Registration Form
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(In the "optional instructions" box on the final payment page,
please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.) |
vinyasa flow and sound part 2
sultry hip openers and heart expanding backbends
Join Simon Park in a journey through a sea of standing poses, hip-openers, abdominal strengthening, and shoulder openers to prepare for an exploration of backbending. Learn the preparation poses necessary to make alive vrishikasana (scorpion pose), dwi pada viparita dandasana, eka pada rajakapotasana (pigeon pose), and many more.
The connections between preparatory asanas, backbend vinyasas, and peak poses will be explored. Basic anatomy of backbending will also be discussed. Adjustments will be taught for teachers and students.
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Sunday, May 11
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2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Location:
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2024 p street, nw
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Cost:
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$55, $50 if pre-registered
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Questions?:
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Email: events@tranquilspace.com
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Cancellation Policy:
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enlightening events cancellation policy
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To Register by Mail:
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Registration Form
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Register Online for
Vinyasa Flow and Sound,
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(In the "optional instructions" box on the final payment page,
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restorative yoga
Indulge yourself this Sunday afternoon with restorative yoga with Siobhan Troy. Turn inward by relaxing into yoga poses over blankets and letting go of any tension held within the body. A restorative practice is beautiful for all levels and allows one to deepen into various poses while holding for many minutes and surrendering to all that arises. Please bring an open heart and desire to open up to the beauty of the moment.
rooftop yoga
Watch the sun set and enjoy the fresh air as we travel through an intermediate vinyasa practice led by Lisa Farmer on the rooftop of an historic building a few blocks from Dupont Circle. Please bring your own yoga mat, a hand towel, water and an eager spirit. Enjoy the setting while taking your practice further during the challenging, yet empowering class overlooking our nation's capital.
yogi night in
An evening devoted to nourishing your inner self through a yoga practice led by Kimberly Wilson, journal writing, clothing and book swapping, tea and treat savoring. We will also have a demonstration of products by The Body Shop that assist yogis' special needs. This will be the first of many "yogi nights in" and we are excited about offering a way to share community, donate items left over from the swap to a local shelter, and play with other yogis in a light setting while coming together to enjoy our practice. A fun, creative way to spend your Saturday night! For those energized by the evening, there's always time for dancing and sushi nearby afterwards.
a hip opening journey
It has been said that the more open the hips, the more open the heart! Join Pary Williamson for an afternoon of hip focusing fun. This workshop will begin with meditation and a flow of various standing asanas to warm the body and gradually open the hips. The breath will be used to assist the opening while allowing the body to go deeper into each pose. The afternoon will end with floor work, using seated and supine poses to relieve tightness and unwanted stored emotions from the hips. You will leave the workshop feeling relaxed and restored throughout while gaining a better understanding of working with your hips!
full moon yoga
The luminous fullness of the moon represents plenitude, abundance, and generous blessings. Join Danielle Polen for a beautiful evening of flowing, meditative movement, featuring guided Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutations) by candlelight, lunar mantras, and poetic offerings. In contrast to the energetic, heating quality of sun salutations, moon salutations cultivate a sense of calm and rejuvenation, providing an opportunity to shed old layers and reaffirm our highest intentions. Come and celebrate the feeling of being fully alive, as you absorb and integrate the powerful energy and quiet beauty of the full moon.
And if she faintly glimmers here,
And paled is her light,
Yet always in her proper sphere
She's Mistress of the Night.
--Henry David Thoreau
post-natal and mommy and me yoga
This post-natal workshop with Carol Collins will provide moms with the basics of strengthening and de-stressing muscles and emotions overworked by the demands of being a new mother. Use this time to connect again with your bodies by learning how to center your awareness, rebuild your pelvic floor muscles and abdominals. Explore yoga postures that relieve neck and back discomfort, and discover ways to flow through a vinyasa yoga class to maintain balance while strenghtening your legs and lower body. This is also a great way to connect with your new baby and other moms! Bring your baby or come alone. Babies not yet crawling are welcome. Doctor approval is recommended.
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Saturday, June 21
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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2024 p street, nw
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$35, $30 if pre-registered
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Questions?:
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Email: events@tranquilspace.com
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Cancellation Policy:
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To Register by Mail:
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Registration Form
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Register Online for
Post-Natal and
Mommy and Me Yoga
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(In the "optional instructions" box on the final payment page,
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prenatal yoga workshop
A workshop with Anne Thiel for women in any stage of pregnancy to introduce you to ways that yoga can support and empower you during your journey through pregnancy and labor. Together we will explore the various benefits of yoga during pregnancy and childbirth, learn how to work with breath, prepare the mind, and practice poses that will compliment the changing pregnant body. We will experience yoga poses particularly beneficial during pregnancy and labor. Doctor approval recommended, no previous experience with yoga necessary. Partners are welcome to join!
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Saturday, June 28
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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Location:
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2024 p street, nw
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$35, $30 if pre-registered
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Questions?:
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Email: events@tranquilspace.com
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Cancellation Policy:
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Registration Form
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Prenatal Yoga
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explore the magic of yoga in mexico
Join Kimberly Wilson 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'), the beach is 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. Two daily 2-hour yoga classes with Kimberly, 3 daily vegetarian meals, and lodging are included. Airfare is additional. Ground transportation to Maya Tulum from the Cancun airport is included if you arrive by 3:00 on Saturday, October 25. All rooms come with your own bathroom and prices are based on double occupancy. Early registration is encouraged.
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Saturday, October 25 - Saturday, November 1, 2003
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A full week of yoga & the beach
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Maya Tulum Resort, Mexico
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Deluxe $1300, Super-Deluxe $1450, Suite $1550; $350 non-refundable deposit reserves your space
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Email: events@tranquilspace.com
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Registration Form
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$350 non-refundable deposit
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$850 balance
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(In the "optional instructions" box on the final payment page,
please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)
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asana of the month
parivrtta trikonasana / revolved triangle
The benefits of this challenging pose include increased flexibility of hips, spine, shoulders, and legs. Strengthens legs. Tones abdominal organs. Develops balance and stamina. Improves circulation throughout the body, especially the head. Provides a tremendous leg, back, and shoulder stretch.
yogi of the month
christina gillespie
The other night I pulled up to my yoga mat after a hectic, stressful day at work. As I settled into sukasana, I felt incredible pain in my shoulders and across my back. I could feel my eyebrows furrow, and could barely hold the position. I was surprised that the whole day had passed, and I had not noticed the tension building in my body. Trying desperately to be a good yogi, I began to breathe into the pain. I was hoping that my practice would help melt the tension. Sure enough — the vinyasa flow helped focus my mind and loosen my body. By the end of class I lay in savasana — my work day a distant memory, and my body totally relaxed.
I have been delighted to experience the benefits of Tranquil Space yoga both on and off the mat. Last summer I began working in a health center for uninsured / underinsured patients in Southeast Washington D.C. A busy clinic setting with limited resources presents endless challenges and frustrations. I have slowly been learning to take my yoga principles into the workplace. A few deep ujjayi breaths have relieved my frustration when supplies run low or equipment fails. Learning to calm my "monkey mind" has helped me focus on the patient in front of me, rather than being distracted by a busy waiting room. I have come to view the clinic as my "precious gem" — an opportunity to learn from that which challenges me the most. (I have to remind myself of this one everyday!) The Tranquil Space philosophy has reminded me of the importance of courage, patience, and compassion — and most importantly, has helped me to help others.
The physical challenge of a Tranquil Space class is enough to build an army of yogis. But the mental and spiritual influences of Tranquil Space reach far beyond the studio — teaching students to carry what we have learned into the world, enriching ourselves and our communities. Thank you, Tranquil Space!
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tranquilTeam player of the month
pam font-gabel
I began working at Tranquil Space this past fall, upon the recommendation of a good friend. I immediately liked the environment and people surrounding me,so when a full time shift became available, I jumped at the chance. Ann (Wallin) was one of the first, and most welcoming people I met at Tranquil Space, so I owe gratitude to her for her kindness and super-training! I must say that sometimes (as most of you), working the desk can be stressful. I always try to be as calm, yet inviting and efficient as possible. When you smile at people, it does wonders, especially b/c yours is usually the first face they see upon arrival. Thanks to everyone for making Tranquil Space what it is and for sharing your gifts with us.
tranquiliT boutique
yoga clothing and accessories
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Shop the tranquiliT boutique to view a line of yoga clothing and accessories designed to celebrate the bodies of active and stylish yogis. You can purchase tranquiliT tees, pants, and yoga accessories online at the tranquiliT boutique!
This month's featured item is the pink tranquiliT tee available in many styles for $10 when you join the Tranquil Space team in the Race for the Cure! Or if you can't join us, purchase a pink tee for only $10 and support us. All pink tranquiliT tee proceeds will be donated to the cause.
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As a continuing benefit of our Charity Community, a portion of the tranquiliT proceeds are donated to My Sister's Place - an organization committed to eradicating domestic violence.
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reflective closing thoughts
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""Wherever you go for the rest of your life - you're always in the middle of the universe and the circle is always around you. Everyone who walks up to you has entered that sacred space, and it's not an accident. Whatever comes into the space is there to teach you."
~ Pema Chodron
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As many of you know, we are now approaching our fifth month of not being in a space we were to occupy in January. Many of the readings I do at the end of class and the quote above remind me that everything happens for a reason and our challenges are our teachers. I realize that, honor that, respect the whole concept BUT sometimes feel that I'm tired of learning lessons and just wish contractors would show up, inspectors would forgo the requirement of a "mop sink" and approve what was signed off on in January, and that our new space would become reality.
However, I also know deep down that our challenges are our best teachers. There's another quote by Pema Chodron from The Wisdom of No Escape which emphasizes that these teachers/challenges will continue to show up until we've learned their lesson, the lesson they are put there to teach. And, once we've learned their lesson, they will appear as warm-hearted companions on our spiritual path. Ah, so the contractors and inspectors are my lesson (albeit, I'm so OVER the lesson) and this situation is here to teach me something.
This concept is a beautiful way to reconstruct challenges, continued obstacles and disappointments placed in one's path. It turns these roadblocks into lessons that will ultimately change who we are, allow personal growth and, finally, help smooth our path towards future equanimity. Over the past few months, I continue to be drawn to and find myself sharing these thoughts at the end of class but resisting the concept playing into our current scenario. How can there possibly be a lesson in this insane bureaucracy, continued change in rules and lack of responsibility on so many parts out of our control? However, as the days continue to pass, I am finding, reluctantly, that there truly is a pearl being carved out of this challenge.
I look forward to sharing this pearl with everyone who has shown such support and dedication throughout the months as our new space unfolds and we're able to delight in our practice at our new tranquil space. Thank you for your continued devotion to your practice. I am constantly grateful for all I learn through teaching the art of yoga both on and off the mat.
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Kimberly Wilson
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May our bodies and minds be healthy.
May our thoughts be filled with love.
May our practice be free of obstacles.
May we carry its benefits into the world.
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