seasonal specials

• New yogi starter set: mat, 10-class pass, tranquiliT tee and eyepillow for $150!
• Mat sale: $20 (regular $25) available in periwinkle, emerald and lilac
• Buy 20, 30 or unlimited class pass and receive a free tranquiliT tee of your choice!

enlightening events

artist's way 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.)

rooftop yoga workshop
Join Kimberly Wilson on the rooftop of the Cairo in Dupont for outside vinyasa yoga to fun, lively music. A great way to energize mid-week and take your practice to another level with two full hours of practice focusing on flow, breath and complete emersion into the vinyasa experience. Will be cancelled and rescheduled in case of rain.

Please bring your own yoga mat, a hand towel, and water.

	Date:	Wednesday, September 18
	Time:	7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
	Location:	1615 Q Street, 12th Floor
	Cost:	$25
	Questions?:	Email: events@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.)

living your practice: yoga philosophy in your daily life
For many students, yoga is much more than an exercise that is practiced a few times per week; it is a way of life. In this evening workshop with Darren Main, we will be covering many of the principles that guide a yogic lifestyle.

Rather than focus on yoga poses and breathing, we will devote our attention to the rich philosophy that yogis try to live by. The evening will include chanting, a meditation, a talk on yogic principles and time for group discussion.

• Learn about Yogic Philosophy
• Understand Why Yoga Works
• Explore the Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutra and The Upanishads
• Find Ways to Bring Yoga off the Mat and into the Rest of Life
• Learn the Art of Seated Meditation
• Deepen Your Asana Practice

	Date:	Friday, October 4
	Time:	7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$35
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		Register for both of Darren Main's workshops! Living Your Practice and The Eight Limbs, $70.

the eight limbs: taking your yoga to the next level
While most styles of yoga focus on the poses (third limb) and the breathing (fourth limb), there are many other aspects of yoga. In The Yoga Sutras, Patanjali outlined eight limbs. By learning to work these other limbs into their practice, students of yoga can take their practice to the next level. In this workshop with Darren Main poses and breathing are used as a foundation for the latter limbs. By holding poses for longer periods of time, students will have the opportunity to explore the other limbs and to see how they apply to the whole of their practice, as well as to life itself.

• Discover the Rich Psychology of Yoga
• Use Poses as a Transformational Tool
• Explore the Inward Nature of Yoga
• Move Beyond Pre-conceived Limits
• Release Old Patterns (Samskaras)
• Learn to Listen to the Inner-Teacher
• Understand Yoga as a Mystical Path
• Complement Psychotherapy
• Explore The Yoga Sutra

	Date:	Sunday, October 6
	Time:	1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$60
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		Register for both of Darren Main's workshops! Living Your Practice and The Eight Limbs, $70.

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, October 12 [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: events@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, October 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: events@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, October 19
	Time:	2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$30
	Questions?:	Email: events@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.)

float into yoga 3
A workshop with Kimberly Wilson designed to prepare the Yoga 2 student for the transition into Yoga 3. We'll focus on turning upside down (headstand, handstand) along with developing strength, a home practice and courage to work into more challenging asanas.

	Date:	Saturday, October 26
	Time:	2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$30
	Questions?:	Email: events@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.)

friday evening kirtan and deep relaxation
Kirtan, or chanting, is a joyful and ancient Yoga practice that is said to "clear the cobwebs" of the heart. Join us as we sing to our heart's content, and open ourselves up to a deeper and more meaningful yoga practice. Ira Rosen of Soul Yoga Practice will lead the kirtan session, then guide us into blissful, deep relaxation. A perfect and enriching way to end the week, and a gateway to the Soul Yoga Practice on Sunday.

	Date:	Friday, November 1
	Time:	8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$20
	Questions?:	Email: events@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		Register for both of Ira Rosen's workshops! Friday Evening Kirtan and Deep Relaxation and Soul Yoga Practice: Vinyasa Yoga From the Heart, $60.

soul yoga practice: vinyasa yoga from the heart
In this expanded Vinyasa Yoga workshop with Ira Rosen, we will step into a steady stream of open hearted, flowing energy, and explore how the tools of our Vinyasa Yoga practice (postures, breathing, meditation)transform our bodies and minds toward acceptance and peace. Our intention is to explore the "wholeness" of yoga, unite body, breath, mind, and heart, and take a peaceful way of being into our everyday lives.

This 3-hour workshop will incorporate a challenging Vinyasa flow class, suitable for Tranquil Space levels 1-3 (some experience at Level 1 is preferred).

	Date:	Sunday, November 3
	Time:	2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Location:	Tranquil Space
	Cost:	$55
	Questions?:	Email: events@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:
		Register for both of Ira Rosen's workshops! Friday Evening Kirtan and Deep Relaxation and Soul Yoga Practice: Vinyasa Yoga From the Heart, $60.

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
hanumanasana/splits

Benefits of this pose: flexibility of legs and opening of hips, ability to focus on the release in the exhalation and notice continued progress when letting go in the pose

yogi of the month
jennette swartout

I came to Tranquil Space in the winter of 2001, after having just moved to Washington, D.C. That winter, after three years of road-warrior consulting and two cross-country relocations, I was seeking relief from a lifestyle that had left me feeling spiritually rootless and physically exhausted. One of my first steps towards creating the life that I wanted was to begin taking yoga classes again. Tranquil Space quickly became a place and a community that I felt connected to, and yoga became much more than just a form of exercise. Yoga brings me a sense of peace and empowerment into my daily life that I really need, and, even in the busiest of days, it helps me to honor my own priorities and keep a sense of perspective that is otherwise buried under paperwork, client meetings and travel schedules.

Thanks to a deepening practice, I feel that I have grown tremendously in this last year and a half- both on and off the mat. But I have also seen Tranquil Space grow; in the number of students, the number and variety of classes, and the number of wonderful teachers at the studio. This growth is a testament to staff's creativity, dedication and vision. The expansion of the yoga 2 and 3 classes shows that as students we are growing right along with Tranquil Space. I'm excited to be a part of this community, and grateful to share my practice with all of you.

tranquilTeam player of the month
jeff davis

Okay, I'll admit it...a little over a year ago, I was a bit of a naysayer. I thought yoga sounded like a good idea for others, but that I really didn't have time to add it to my own workouts.

When I began experimentally taking classes that Kimberly taught at my workplace, though, all this changed. I quickly realized how well the strength, balance, and flexibility I gained from a regular yoga practice complemented my other activities.

These days, I'm extremely glad that I've found Tranquil Space, and I'm thankful that I can use my own skills to help out and give back to the studio.

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! Our fall collection will be here mid-month featuring a fun, lowrise stretch denim and velvet drawstring pant, along with new tranquiliT tee colors.

This month's featured item is the tranquiliT tote available in the festive fall leopard print with black beads!

reflective closing thoughts

I am continually amazed by the varied perceptions of what it means to be a yogi. How can it be so easy for Westerners to practice hatha yoga regularly and still not understand the vastness of the practice? I struggle with this regularly as my focus is not necessarily in only studying the ancient spiritual texts, yearning to spend time in an ashram or even learning sanskrit. Has yoga become too Westernized? I believe that the practice should work for people of today however they choose to use it. One may find that an initial intention of toning the body quickly evolves into a desire to learn more about themselves, to take more chances in life, and enjoy a new sense of empowerment. That is the true power of yoga.

The practice is continually evolving for the typical yogi and the needs or intentions of approaching the mat each time varies. How can this be wrong? We are always at new crossroads in our busy, stress-filled lives and I'm grateful for the relief that yoga provides many Washingtonians. I encourage each one of you to determine what the practice means to you, how it has assisted your life journey and to never berate yourself for not being good enough, not knowing enough or not getting a certain pose. The power of yoga is so much deeper and so individual. In the approaching crisp months, why not consciously contemplate your yoga practice when you set your intention or dedication at the beginning of the practice and enjoy all the benefits that yoga brings on the various levels? All of life can be your yoga practice and carrying the strength, flexibility, courage and sense of power off of the mat into your life can have profound results.

Blessings,
Kimberly Wilson
Creative Director