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october is such a fun month! mainly for halloween. i loved it as a child, and going trick or treating with my siblings, but must admit i was never very creative when it came to costumes. even as an adult, i always got a bit anxious if i was required to wear a costume for a party or work.
what can also bring on anxiety this time of year is simply the time of year. october means that thanksgiving and the holidays are fast approaching. hard to ignore this when the stores start breaking out christmas decorations. i love michael's (the craft store), but they have their christmas stuff out. for that store, i understand a bit better, since it does take time and planning if you want to make decorations or presents for the holidays. so, to survive i put the blinders on and headed straight for the aisle i needed.
surviving the holidays and even the stress of daily modern life takes being mindful of what is going on and your reaction to it. let your yoga practice be part of your toolbox" for keeping the stress in check.
- set aside time for yourself — whether attending class or getting up earlier to have 10 minutes to sit in quiet.
- give yourself a treat by starting a home practice — keep the ambition low here; start with five sun salutations and savasana. as you get used to doing this a couple of times a week, then you can incorporate a few standing poses, bridge pose, and maybe legs up the wall or shoulderstand. remember, a little goes a long way.
- create an evening routine to help you unwind from your day, and let this be your ritual before climbing into bed. my favorite is a cup of chamomile tea and flipping through a catalog. it is mindless, and gives me the winding-down time.
- when you find yourself in a stressful situation — stop, take a few deep breaths, and then notice what your body and mind are doing. how we react in these scenarios off the mat is the same on the mat.
the fall is so great, with the cooler weather, leaves turning colors, pumpkins, and cornfield mazes! if you have never gone to do one of these i highly recommend it. here is one that i have been to: www.circleofseeds.com. the washington post usually will list some of the local farms that do this and it is fun to try to find your way through a cornfield. i grew up in a city, and then the suburbs of houston, so this is particularly fun for me. if you have kids, take them to some of the local farms that let you pick your own pumpkin, or, better yet, pick apples! let yourself enjoy the month of october and even join september in our fall retreat to really get some tlc.
 blessings,
siobhan troy
take a weekend trip with us to the pocono mountains, october 20-22. there will be yoga, lead meditation, journaling, nap time, and great food. there is a spa or go on a hike.
| - class schedule: view our schedule, with classes seven days a week. let us know when you would like to see classes added for the future bethesda@tranquilspace.com.
- don't forget — if you refer a friend who purchases a pass, you get a free class!
- use your class pass at either bethesda or dupont studio! please note that you can only reserve a class time at the studio where you purchased your pass.
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- join us for:
- we are excited to offer yoga for kids and teens! the 8-week series starts this week:
- our telephone number is 301.654.yoga (9642).
- we have loads of inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled:
- restorative yoga: saturday, october 14, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- newbie yogi workshop: sunday, october 15, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- get your asana moving: saturday, october 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- candlelight yoga workshop: friday, october 27, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- itsy bitsy® yoga workshop (6 weeks to non-crawling): saturday, october 28, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
| - plan to join us for a fall retreat to the pocono mountains, october 20 to 22! enjoy gourmet food, gentle and restorative yoga, walks, nap time, schedule a spa appointment or go for a hike!
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| - think pink: in honor of breast cancer awareness, we're thinking pink all month and offering 15% off on ALL pink items! for all pink goodies sold in the tranquiliT boutique during october, tranquil space will make a donation to the american cancer society. we also have education materials available in the studio to help educate our yogis on breast cancer.
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- community celebration: our way to celebrate tranquil space bethesda yogis' honors and developments! please share your celebrations with us by emailing bethesda@tranquilspace.com.
- welcome to studio assistants jill, emily, amy, and maria.
- congratulations to lauren bell for her nuptials this month. also, a sad but warm goodbye as she moves out of the area.
- congratulations to yogini natsuko rhode and the birth of hanna elizabeth on september 5.
| - congratulations to yogini lian sever and the birth of luca on august 22.
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- share photos of you wearing tranquiliTees around the globe! to be featured in next month's newsletter, send photos to bethesda@tranquilspace.com. this month's feature are julia coney in mykonos, greece, carol and sophia in montreal, geneva pham in rotterdam, and christina gillespie and ryan lizza in florence, italy.
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.
 ashley owen
three years ago in charleston, sc, i skimmed across a class schedule at lifequest gym. "yoga . . . ha! i don't have the right body to practice yoga," i quietly whispered to myself. "i have such huge hips and weak arms!" on the following day, i briskly walked past the studio in my sneakers. the studio was dark and lit up with beautiful glowing candles. my interest piqued and i peered through the glass window. glistening bodies moved in unison, gracefully flowing from one pose to the next — so powerful, energetic, and spiritual. i was captivated and yearned to join.
three years later, i am still practicing yoga with the same thoughts. i don't tell myself stories anymore about how i don't have the right body to practice yoga. i no longer find comfort in the anonymity of darkness. these are stories of the past. i am confident and i shine. it's the "little victories" in yoga that keep me curiously exploring the depths and capabilities of my body, mind, and spirit (i used to be scared of this!). i thank the teachers at tranquil space for fostering growth in different aspects of life and for creating a truly unique studio atmosphere. go team!
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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.
 dragon pose
benefits
- stretches the ankles, groin, and hip flexors
- makes backbends easier do because of the freedom created in the pelvis
- many variations to help work deeply into hip socket
- can help with sciatica
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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.
 nancy daves
my (short but continuing) life as a yogi
i started taking yoga classes in 2000 when i began to notice a decrease in my flexibility. i started with anusara yoga which i found to be a great introduction to the asanas. i was ready to kick my yoga practice up a notch when i found tranquil space bethesda. i loved the practice in the church space with its high ceiling, but i am loving the feel of the new space and how it encourages community. i have been so thrilled to see the studio grow since the move. congrats to all!
i am a wonderful example of slow, but steady, progress in a yoga practice. when i began practicing yoga, i had a rotator cuff injury which limited the range of motion when i stretched out my arms above my head. one day, about a year after i had been practicing yoga, i lifted my arm and realized that it didn't hurt! last year, i anticipated what I thought would be inevitable aches and pains of winter, but they never arrived!
other small things that i love about yoga:
- how you think that you know how to do a pose, and then realize after years of practicing, that one small change makes all the difference;
- how, when you are holding a pose that stretches a muscle for a long time and think that you have stretched as far as you can, the muscle relaxes, and you stretch a little more;
- the instant rapport that you feel when someone says, "oh, you practice yoga — so do i!"
- the love and support and encouragement of fellow yogis, especially in the early days of your practice, when you really need it;
- the sweetness of a deep breath.
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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.
tranquil space's own line of yoga clothing and accessories, tranquiliT, is designed for the style-conscious yogini and has been featured in daily candy, shape, lucky, fit yoga, the washingtonian, and the washington post. view our most recent mention in the examiner.
specials valid through october 31, 2006
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| - october special: redeem this coupon and save 20% off any one (1) item in the boutique! make an appointment with our personal shopper (see boutique section below for more details)!
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bring the traveling tranquiliT boutique 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.
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.
 tranquiliT treatments are a delightful way to nurture your body and complement your yoga practice on and off the yoga mat. at tranquil space we believe that yoga is a lifestyle, and are pleased to offer the following services as part of our specialty spa, to help nurture your lifestyle:
 reiki
thai yoga bodywork
ayurveda and thai yoga bodywork
raindrop therapy
swedish and deep tissue massage
most services are available at tranquil space bethesda. for additional information, or to schedule an appointment, please email bethesdatreatments@tranquilspace.com. please note that to cancel an appointment and not be charged, we need 24 hours advance notice.
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deepening your practice:
• restorative yoga (saturday, october 14, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
• get your asana moving (saturday, october 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.)
• candlelight yoga (friday, october 27, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
• gentle yoga for recovery (saturday, november 4, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
• yin yoga workshop (saturday, november 18, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• yoga for anxiety workshop (saturday, december 12, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
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special studio celebrations / charity events:
• holiday party (saturday, december 16, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.)
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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
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 |
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