Tranquil Space Yoga

"i love the style of yoga taught at tranquil space and the feeling of safety and concern in the way the teachers instruct. i also enjoy the spiritual and educational focus of learning about living yoga on and off the mat. i love the music, the book and quote readings, the dedication at the end of each class, the aromatherapy, and the tea and cookies top it off like icing on a cake. i like the $8 monday yoga class option. i think tranquil space is the best yoga in town. thanks for being there!"

"tranquil space is a special place. you all are doing such a good thing. i have lived in dc quite some time and from the midwest originally. you have created a special community here. what you do is unique. you have given me the gift of uncovering my true self. i hope to continue my practice in the new year. sunday's class helped me center on what's truly important for the new year. i am taking baby steps forward and it's taken me 15 years to get to this moment. thanks for sharing your time and energy; a worthwhile way to spend the day."

"i just wanted to let you know how much i enjoy your studio and the teachers you have working with you. i've been practicing yoga for almost 10 years now, and i see myself going through stages. one moment, i'll be adamant about learning everything there is to learn about yoga, and the next i'll be more relaxed in my quest - appreciating the subtle joys that yoga brings just with casual practice. still, throughout my "yoga journey" i've tried a myriad of teachers and yoga styles, and i find that no style fits me as beautifully, or speaks to me as joyously as that which you instill through your studio. despite the growing trend in yoga, and more and more people claiming to be experts in the subject, i find that your studio and the teachers at tranquil space are true to the goodness of yoga, toward making people feel good about themselves and their bodies, and about providing challenges and goals in a setting that allows students to follow their own pace/needs. i consider this remarkable. as much as yoga studios try to diversify and claim to be "the best" within a particular niche, you set a tone of acceptance and a willingness to listen to the needs of an array of students."

"i just wanted to send you a note telling you how much i love your studio. the studio is beautiful; the teachers are all so wonderful; and the classes themselves (i've been attending yoga 1s) are amazing, healing, and inspiring. it's funny, the fact that my body is becoming stronger and more skilled (which it is) isn't even the principal benefit! the end-of-class readings are especially moving and the whole experience is what i imagine going to church ought to feel like- except completely different and wholly better than any church i've ever attended. i leave centered, soothed, inspired and energized. i think it was a bit of serendipity that i met you and learned about your studio; i feel so amazing when i am there and even though i am at the very beginner stage i really feel like i am getting a lot out of it. i just wanted to share with you how much i am enjoying myself, how much i appreciate what a wonderful place you've created. i wanted to add that i especially appreciate that there are no mirrors in the studios, i was a ballet dancer for a long time and suffered the proverbial body-image issues that come with that. coming to a safe space that is so nurturing, compassionate and respectful of different bodies is a really healing experience for me! practicing yoga at tranquil space is helping me heal some old psychic injuries, developing compassion for myself and my body. i had no idea that yoga could be so transformative! thanks for creating such a great place!

"thank you! the thank you is for a lot of things — offering a teacher training program (with some flexibility), creating a place like tranquil space, and your lovely new cd (which was the perfect pace for this past snowy week). i took my first class at tranquil space (after a hiatus that was far too long) on sunday and the class was wonderful. just going to the studio on saturday to meet with you reminded me of many of the reasons why i miss tranquil space. you have created an environment of comfort and acceptance that provides enough security to give an individual the confidence to pursue a challenge. thank you. i loved hearing everybody's favorite quote or passage and what they hoped to gain from the teacher training. tranquil space attracts awesome and inspiring people."

"hi, i just wanted to drop you a line to say how much i love my bamboo skirt. so far i've only worn it at it's longest skirt length and i am so pleased. it is wonderfully comfortable, being both stretchy and very soft. i will gladly recommend your site to anyone who complements me on it, of which i'm sure there will be legions. thanks again for putting out a wonderful product. keep up the good work!"

"i had such a great time shopping at the TranquiliT boutique today! i got a super-cool fitted top to wear over my yoga pants. i'm going to new york city tomorrow and plan to dash straight from a business meeting to a yoga class. i'll just add a scarf and a flower pin, and the top will be the perfect transition piece! the boutique manager was incredibly helpful, and she helped me pick out a sachet to give to my friend as a hostess gift at her brunch today. i love the boutique!"

"i loved the combination of yoga and journal writing...and especially loved the info. packet. it kind of extended the workshop way beyond the mat, obviously the intention. and something must have sunk in from friday's practice, because i felt much more mentally strong and focused in my sunday class. i wasn't as distracted by the stress of real life and was better able to focus on my breath, my intention, the practice itself. looking forward to more workshops in 2005."

"kimberly's workshop inspired me to finally take some time to think about and define more clearly my life vision as well as steps i can take to authentically live my vision! kimberly's gentle and inspiring encouragement showed me that it is the small steps one takes that eventually lead to the larger life of authenticity and fulfillment."

"kimberly's hip tranquil chick workshop helped me grow immensely, in my practice and in my life. she helped me understand that yoga isn't something you do; it's a lifestyle."

"i can't tell you how much i got out of the hip tranquil chick workshop! kimberly is the quintessential hip tranquil chick and it is, therefore, only fitting that she is sharing her experience and knowledge with others. personally, i have struggled to integrate the yogi in me with other aspects of my identity and this workshop was a huge step in that direction. the workshop was a wonderful blend of practical tips on how to live in a stylish and socially conscious way, asana practice, and motivation! i will continue to learn as much as i can from kimberly on how to be a hip tranquil chick as i find her to be truly inspiring!"

"being around other creative people was so inspiring. i wish that i could fill my day with people like you all! but having little moments like the event stored in my memory helps me on days where i'm the only creative person in sight!"
— tranquiliT trunk show vendor

"i launched swank creations at a tranquil trunk show just over a year ago and it has grown by leaps and bounds. kimberly and her fabulous staff made me feel welcome, capable, and inspired to grow my passion for sewing to a successful business venture. I really owe swank's creation and growth in large part to the tranquiliT events."
— tranquiliT trunk show vendor

"just wanted to drop a note to say how much i enjoyed the trunk show last night! what a great event — the artists were amazing (and i managed to get several christmas presents out of the way, and find a treat or two for myself)! it was fabulous and i can't wait for the next one."
— tranquiliT trunk show shopper

"i wanted to let you know that your wonderful reputation precedes you: seems that 90% of the people i mention tranquil space to, is already aware of it and has heard nothing but wonderful things. i can only concur and say that my experience is that the people at tranquil space and their clientele are so thoughtful, kind and genuine. i just thought you should know. i absolutely look forward to seeing you in april."
— tranquiliT trunk show vendor

"thank you for putting together this festive environment for women to showcase their creativity. i love supporting their work by shopping at each trunk show as i find great gifts for myself and others, and love enabling other women's creative outlets. these women are inspiring as they've started their own businesses and are succeeding."
— tranquiliT trunk show shopper

"thanks again for running such a wonderful group. the artist's way has really changed my life of late. since it started i have sent out a new book proposal, gotten into digital video, and started a children's book with a friend who is an artist. what an amazing yield!"

"thank you, the circle has truly enriched my life. it was a safe, fun environment to start exploring some hard issues — and i finally got to read that damn book that was sitting and gathering dust on my book shelf for so many years! the women in the group were also wonderful. all in all, it really made living in dc better for me — i feel like i'm not alone in my journey to creativity and joy."

"i realize all i have done over the course of the circle that i probably wouldn't have done if i hadn't been prompted or encouraged by the group. camping in the woods, attending various retreats, made some great friends. i feel like i've made enormous leaps and bounds in other ways. i like where the process has taken me, and am looking forward to seeing where else i might go."

"i just wanted to send a huge note of thanks and appreciation for the yoga at work program that tranquil space offers. yoga at work is such a wonderful opportunity. could not ask for something more convenient, and its the best way to end a stressful (or not so stressful) day at work. (and i make all my friends jealous when i tell them we have yoga at work!) on wednesdays after class i always feel better about my life and the world."

"after i sustained injuries to my back from a car accident in may 2002, i experienced lower back pain every morning upon arising, usually for several hours, often into the afternoon. for two days after my very first at-work yoga class given by alison, i had no back pain. my muscles ached, but my back was fine. after every class since the first, i've had the same experience: two pain-free mornings. as i become more familiar with the positions and practice at home, i am very optimistic that this will help my back to heal at last. thank you for helping me!"

"i initially thought that it would be awkward to take a class with colleagues, but it has proven to be a great way to socialize and not have to discuss work. i definitely recommend bringing tranquil space to your workplace."

"i'm so glad that yoga is offered at my workplace. i've wanted to try it for some time now, but i knew that i wouldn't be disciplined enough to get myself to a studio. i have been enjoying the experience. when we're done with a class/session, i feel so good. it's a combination of strength and relaxation at the same time. i look forward to future classes."

"i'd attended a couple of yoga classes before, and had a hard time keeping up with the flow and really didn't know if i was working the right muscles in the poses. the newbie workshop really helped me to better understand how to position different parts of my body in the poses. i really enjoyed the workshop."

"a year after i took the newbie yoga series, yoga has become an essential part of my life. it's the little discoveries i find in my yoga practice that keep me coming back to the mat. when i began the newbie series, i couldn't touch my toes. i still can't, but i am getting there, and i now can do so many things i couldn't do a year ago. i find my body more open to challenging poses and life's challenges in general. after each yoga class, i feel a sense of happiness and well-being that keeps me coming back again and again. thanks, gina, for offering such a great first yoga experience that was the beginning of a life-changing practice."

"since taking the newbie series and beginning regular practice at tranquil space last year, i have noticed a huge change in my life. not just in my increased strength and flexibility but in mood and confidence. it's truly amazing how optimistic yoga has helped me become."

"thanks again for a great experience. i have had a lot of people tell me i should try yoga for my fibromyalgia but i figured i was so stiff and inflexible i would not be able to do it. it was very helpful to work slowly through the poses and afterward i felt much more limber."

"thanks so much for such wonderful instruction to set us all on a solid path. i absolutely loved the newbie class and felt i learned such an enormous amount in a really nurturing environment. now i'm recommending it to anyone who wants to start!"

"The readings at the end class for focus and relaxation, along with breathing techniques . . . helped me to calm myself considerably during an 18-hour hospital stay. I am someone that had never done yoga before being pregnant. I thought of yoga as only something for spiritual types and not a 'Type A' yuppie like myself. How wrong I was!! I can't say how much the skills from class came in helpful well before delivery! We really owe it to ourselves and our babies to learn to BE TRANQUIL!"
— rachel l., expecting twins

"i have been practicing prenatal yoga at tranquil space since october and consider it one of the highlights of my week. anne is a fantastic, knowledgable and caring instructor. i am always confident that she is providing the best movements for us to build physical and mental strength and flexibility to help us through out our pregnancies and possibly incoporate during labor and birth. i really enjoy the class and her insights. i also enjoy the community that has been built in the class between the pregnant yogis, monitoring each others' progression, celebrating births and welcoming new expectant-moms to the class."
— anita olkkola, documentary film producer, expectant mom

"this was by far the most phenomenal experience of my life to date. many things came together for me here. thank you."

"i am so thankful to have found such a wonderful place to practice yoga. i am equally grateful for having the opportunity to experience such a well planned, challenging, and inspiring teacher training program. i will surely miss spending weekends at the studio, soaking up great amounts of useful facts, insights and tools, and connecting with others in such a wonderful environment. thank you very much!"

"the curriculum provided in level 1 is pure genius. i've had so many different teacher/teaching experiences that i see the value in instructing off the mat and the emphasis on clear and concise languaging. so, many thanks to kimberly and lisa for sharing your gift and creating a safe space for us to learn."

"i gained a foundation for the level 2 teacher training and an enormous amount for my personal practice. the training was a cohesive, superb experience with lots of intensity and focus. i have developed a greater appreciation for my teachers and believe kimberly's energy and commitment is amazing."

"i was able to learn a deeper insight into the asanas, an understanding of how to structure and pace a class, together with useful ideas on alternate sequencing ideas. i also gained a firmer grounding in various types of beneficial adjustments. good pace and great job with keeping our attention while keeping it all moving."

"this was a great and thorough training with a good balance between practice, teaching, learning, humor and seriousness. thank you. i gained a great deal of knowledge and confidence for my own practice as well as teaching."

"i liked everything. probably most the sequence in learning about a set of poses and subsequently practicing with a partner. the readings and the group were fabulous! i feel prepared for what to expect in multi-leveled classes."

"wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. your studio is so welcoming and encouraging everyone to grow in body, mind, and spirit. you share a great gift. i gained a deepening of my yoga practice, confidence in teaching sun salutations, adjusting, and a greater desire to teach yoga."

"i am amazed by the breadth of subjects we were able to cover in such a short amount of time. you did a fantastic job of providing sufficient time for sharing while also keeping us on schedule."

"kimberly i want to thank you so much for organizing the retreat. it was one of the best vacations i've ever had and the best thing i've done for myself in a long time. i can't begin to tell you how much better i feel after the retreat. and the group was such a pleasant surprise! i had such a great time with everyone."

"i just wanted to say a special thank you for having me and my mom on the trip. i was very excited about introducing my mom not only to yoga, but also to the yogi community, a wonderful group of people, a notion only further reinforced with this trip. i really appreciate also the amount of time and energy you personally devoted to making her first (or first in a long time) yoga experience a positive one, and i do think that she will continue on in yoga. but thank you again. you lead a wonderful weekend and have such a nice way of working with both beginners and more advanced yogis, knowing somehow how to talk to all levels in the room. your style about yoga, and about the weekend was one of the weekend's greatest attributes."

"everything was truly beautiful — from the location to the weather to the yoga to the company. as i'm sure you could tell, i needed the break very much and your retreat was just so accessible and welcoming. i really appreciated your personal leadership and teaching. i tried to keep my heart and mind open to all of the exercises and was pleasantly surprised at what a difference they made. (i had a four hour ride home to think about it! ;-)) your ability to guide those of us who are just beginning to be self-reflective was very powerful."

"i just wanted to send you a thank you note for the retreat weekend. it was such a great experience. i wanted to tell you that you do a great job of making everyone feel comfortable and the yoga and exercises were excellent. it was apparent that everyone loved the retreat. marie was so happy i invited her and she also said she wants to start coming to class at ts."

"thank you for a lovely weekend. i was absolutely thrilled with the yoga practice and pleasantly surprised with how much more i received from the weekend. the timing was perfect and i sure needed the energy boost. again, thank you for a fun, physical, and "feel-good" weekend. i hope to join your next retreat."