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"the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn."
- ralph waldo emerson
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as i prepare to lead my costa rica yoga +
creativity retreat this weekend, i am keenly aware of the blessing of
creativity. creativity has been a passion of mine ever since i read the
artist’s way and realized that even i was creative. life has never been the
same, and i’ve been on a mission ever since to help others recognize their
innate creative juiciness.
i find the practice of yoga and the play of creativity to be what sustain me.
below are a few ideas for carving out your own yoga + creativity journey at
home:
1. collage. peruse your magazines and tear out images, quotes, or words
that appeal to you. begin arranging your pieces onto construction paper, and
glue them down when you’re happy with what you see. think of this collage as a
visual map of your ideal – a treasure map. reflect on ways you can bring more of
what you created visually into your daily life. tools needed: at least
five glossy magazines, scissors, glue, construction paper, and childlike play.
2. plant (or repot) something. get your hands dirty. even if you don’t
have space beyond a tiny windowsill, buy seeds, small terra cotta pots (that can
be painted in vibrant colors), and soil. as the little seedling pushes through
the soil, you will be reminded of your own growth process. the struggle from
idea (seed) to blossom (dream realized) is a very delicate journey that needs
constant attention.
take notice when your plants have outgrown their pots and need repotting.
keeping a plant in a pot past its prime can have devastating consequences.
similar to your own experience, when you’ve outgrown a job, relationship, or
situation, it is best to move on or you may be squelching your soul.
3. create a new yoga sequence. rather than pulling out the same dvd or cd
you always use or moving through memorized sequences such as surya namaskar a
and b, make up your own flow. play with starting in savasana or legs up the
wall. take it to pigeon and keep playing. the beauty of vinyasa is that it
embodies a creative spirit. let your body dance in and out of poses. write down
what worked or didn’t work. voila, you’ve now created your very own vinyasa.
4. do something differently. rather than simply doing something new, do
something you always do differently. instead of sipping chamomile tea, try
sipping jasmine. instead of responding to e-mails as soon as they come in, check
a few times a day and respond in chunks. instead of taking power yoga, indulge
in yin yoga. by making small changes to what is already part of your routine,
you can insert a creative excursion with minimal effort and interruption to your
lifestyle.
omwork (homework with a yogic twist): listen to a different genre of
music. stay up very late or get up way early. make up a new-to-you yoga
sequence. choose bubbly over bland. sign up for a crash course in sewing,
knitting, hip hop, soap making, or public speaking. go on a hike. gaze at the
stars. take a brisk 20-minute walk. play with ladybugs. savor your grape soda
slowly. slurp the whipped cream off your hot cocoa. take a mini-vacation with
journal, sketchbook, or camera in hand to your local park, museum, or botanical
gardens.
i hope these simple tips help to fuel your creative fire this fall. namaste.
 creatively
yours,
kimberly wilson
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visit hip
tranquil chick for for musings on yoga on and off the mat + weekly
podcasts on all things hip and tranquil. this weekend’s feature is gina tauschek
on voluptuous vinyasa
join kimberly for her 4-week creativity circle starting in
september.
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pick up our class schedule, catered to various levels
and moods: yin/yang, restorative, yoga 1-3, express, slow flow, and a voluptuous vinyasa flow on sundays!
visit webscheduler for all the scoop.
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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.
- the following
classes are CANCELLED for labor day weekend:
friday, august 31
7:30 p.m. yoga 1
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saturday, september 1
9:00 a.m. yoga 2
9:15 a.m. yoga 1 |
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sunday, september 2
3:00 p.m. VVF
3:00 p.m. yoga 2
4:30 p.m. yoga 1
7:00 p.m. meditation
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monday, september 3
ALL classes cancelled except:
10:30 a.m. express
12:00 p.m. express |
- join us for
life's work is to wake up, a 2-hour
workshop with anne on labor day, 12:30-2:30p.m.
- tranquil space
arlington classes start september 12! join us for the open house
on friday, september 21. visit the
website for
all the scoop. you can use the online
webscheduler to sign-up for classes using your dupont pass. (bethesda
passes can be used in-person only at the arlington studio).
- want to expand your
yoga practice? join the
tranquil space
team.
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- we have loads of
inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled this
fall, including:
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- fall 2007 teacher training level 1
- 4-week newbie series with gina t.
- self-care is like oxygen
- fall detox flow w/rob
- bringing yoga to the dinner table
- creativity circle w/kimberly
- mini-creativity retreat |
- psychology of yoga series
- hip hop yoga
- bending over backwards in spanish!
- preparing for birth with yoga |
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- join us as we welcome master teacher doug swenson for his 3rd
annual tranquil space visit october 19-21.
sign up for 1 or all 3 of doug's workshops now!
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- join tranquil space and the dc yoga community in the global mala
project on september 23 at the gwu marvin center. this event
is part of a worldwide effort in over 100 locations around the globe to
raise consciousness and awareness for charity organizations. please
visit
http://www.dcglobalmala.com for full details.
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- stop by tranquil space's
myspace page and say "hello"!
- community celebration: our way to celebrate tranquil space yogis' honors and developments! please share your celebrations with us by emailing newsletter@tranquilspace.com.
- huge welcome to new lead studio manager jo ann kester!
- congratulations to brooke berube as she transitions into being
treatments team leader!
- welcome to the new tranquil space arlington teachers: jenni, todd, amy
and brian!
- congratulations to TS yogini jennifer moore on the opening of her new
business pink heels, in michigan!
- save the date: thursday, october 11 is the tranquil space
foundation's gala! we're looking for talented tranquil spacers to donate a
product or service to the tranquil space foundation gala silent auction.
if you having something to share, please e-mail
info@tranquilspacefoundation.org.
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congratulations to brigid madeira rauch for giving birth to
gabriella brigette rauch-alfaro on august 22
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 rob
hess
it has been a busy yet exciting time for me as
i finish my 500 hour teacher training with shiva rea in prana vinyasa flow. i
recently returned from spending 10 days at kripalu where i assisted shiva rea.
it is amazing how much you can learn about yoga and yourself when you immerse
yourself in an amazing yoga community, a community who totally lives outside the
box and embraces the dynamic diversity of each individual. that environment
allows people to see their own amazing beauty and take that into the world and
shine.
my journey has lead me to new exciting adventures: a gathering around
international peace day called the global mala. as part of this celebration yoga
communities around the world are collaborating to contribute the the intention
of peace.
on september 22nd at city dance in dupont, i and two other members of the dc
yoga community will be holding a yoga trance dance. on the 23rd at the marvin
center we will be holding dc's first global mala where we will be doing 108
surya namaskara's in rounds of 27, a day of meditation, chanting, dharma
discussions, kirtan, and drumming.
another exciting adventure has been the
creation of a yoga calendar in which 5 other yogis and i have gotten together to
donate our time and energy to create a yoga calendar. all of the proceeds from
the calendar will be donated to trees for the future.
i look forward to the next adventure and to discovering where the journey takes
me.
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.
 natarajasana
(dancer pose)
benefits
- stretches the shoulders and chest
- stretches the thighs, groins, and abdomen
- strengthens the legs and ankles
- improves balance
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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.
 pam
hobbs
i've thought about trying yoga off and on for
years. tried gym-type classes, but didn't really like them. after getting past
some health issues recently, i decided to try yoga again. but where? i knew i
needed to find someplace close to work, or wouldn't be consistent. so, i googled
vinyasa yoga and dc, and found tranquil space!
i took the newbie yoga workshop in february, and the rest, as they say, is
history! i’ve experienced numerous changes in body, mind, and spirit since i’ve
started practicing. i’m slowly becoming more flexible, i feel more focused, and
definitely feel more centered. the things i appreciate most about tranquil space
is the community spirit and the joyfulness of accepting where you are at the
moment that is infused in the classes. i really came to appreciate this concept
when i took a class while on a business trip a couple months ago.
the instructor had just given me a nice correction in a revolved balancing-type
pose, from which i proceeded to extend just a little bit too far beyond my edge.
i fell out of the pose with a slightly less than graceful “clunk,” and i just
started to chuckle…had a big smile on my face…it was highly amusing! after
assuring the instructor that it was not her correction, but my over extension
that led me to fall out of the pose, i could feel the somewhat uncomfortable
intensity of her concerned eyes watching me the rest of class. that’s when i
realized the sense of joyfulness and fun that i felt, even when falling out of a
pose, came from being at tranquil space.
i'm thankful to the instructors and everyone a tranquil space for introducing me
to and sharing with me the challenges and joys of yoga. i learn something each
time i'm on the mat, and that's an amazing gift.
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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.
 crystal
rosario
i joined the tranquiliteam under the encouragement of the
fabulous kelly tobin. i had become a regular yogi at tranquil space after
practicing on and off without finding the right fit anywhere else. i hesitated
because i thought the time commitment might overwhelm my already busy schedule,
but i have not regretted joining the team for a minute. rather than overwhelming
me, i've found that being part of such a dynamic and supportive team has
enhanced my life and practice immensely. i feel at home at
tranquil space, both on my mat and behind the desk. i love my role as manager
sub because i constantly have the opportunity to meet new team members and new
yogis. i feel lucky and honored to be a member of such a creative, loving, and
crazy team!
namaste
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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.
TranquiliT eco-luxe lifestyle wear is looking
for an addition to our team! click
here for more
information our new sales representative position.
 greetings
from tranquiliT boutique manager joanna lo
we're making room for fall in the tranquil
space boutique! all items with a ribbon-wrapped hanger is 25% off, including the
sought-after tres tunic, cardi shawl, cross-front tunic, cap-sleeve tunic,
ballet wrap, wrap top (featured in shape magazine), and asymmetrical tunic. all
purchases over $100 will receive a gift with purchase!
our long-awaited fall colors in chill pepper and apple
bamboo fabric will debut sometime in september. we will also debut
espresso bamboo/organic cotton pants this fall in new shapes! look for
the new 5-in-1 hoodie and a beautiful new fall wrap dress.
as always, happy shopping!
joanna
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.
karma yoga is the yoga of selfless action:
from feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, housing the poor and helping all
in need. it is also the offering of our ingenuity, inventiveness, wisdom, love,
and connection to humanity. there are many ways to do this…through teaching,
community service, the arts, meditation, charity work and more.
we've created a new karma yoga corner both
online and at the
studio to give you tools to connect with each other and the community. contact
our karma yoga director niyati shah
with any feedback or questions.
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for every pass purchased in the month of september, tranquil space
will plant a tree! we LOVE helping our yogis breathe better |
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please join tranquil space as we lend our time
and hands at dc central kitchen on sunday september 16th at 8:45 am!
as a volunteer, you will work alongside the men and women in the culinary job
training program to prepare the 4,000 meals that dc central kitchen donates each
day to more than one hundred community agencies. to reserve your spot, email
niya at
niyati@tranquilspace.com by september 8. we want to get a karma
kula of 20+ tranquil spacers together for this hands-on karma yoga event.
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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
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try our tranquiliT treatments specials:
 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.
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