early bird discount for teacher training - ends july 31

sign up for our fall 200 hour teacher training or our advanced teacher training by saturday, july 31 and you will get an early bird discount ($300-$500 savings). make your deposit for either training by the deadline and you qualify for the discount. see website for details on our teacher trainings, the first yoga alliance approved training in dc!

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posted by tranquil space @ 1:58 PM  0 Comments

opening night at the new tranquil space arlington

Join us Monday August 2nd for opening night of the new Tranquil Space Arlington! Here's the scoop:

• The new studio is located at 3528 Wilson Boulevard, three blocks away from our current location.
• The studio is around the corner from Virgina Square Metro station on the Orange Line.
• Free parking is available in the rear of the studio, and on neighboring side streets (after 5pm, no permit is needed).
• Doors will open at 6:30pm - the entrance to TSA is in the rear of the building.
• First class is at 7pm (yoga 2 with the fabulous Dibora!) - reserve a spot in advance here.

Our final class in the current location will be Saturday, July 31st at 12:15 pm, and we will be closed on Sunday. We are incredibly excited to open the doors - we'll be busily polishing up and getting ready through the weekend to prepare for the big night!

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posted by Tim Mooney @ 12:48 PM  0 Comments

asana of the month: marichyasana III

posted by tranquil space @ 12:47 PM  2 Comments

teacher feature - todd dubenezic

wow, is it just me or has it been hot this summer? yes! weather likes this makes me want to jump in a pool. something i've been fortunate to do a lot this summer.

those of you who are familiar with ayurveda (the sister science to yoga focused on medicine) will know that there are 3 doshas. dosha means defect or that which tends to go out of balance. we all have one dosha that is more prominent but we are affected by all 3. the pitta dosha is comprised of the elements of fire and water. in the heat it's easier for people with a lot of pita energy to get overheated. i've been listening to my body and have changed my life to adjust to the hot weather we have been having.

i love to take and teach fast flowing and physically demanding yoga classes where i get to test my capabilities and see what's possible. in these classes i get really hot and sweaty. due to the heat this summer i have brought in more meditation and slower flow yoga classes into my practice. when i do get hot in terms of my temper i've been able to recognize what's happening and take some cooling action. this has been extremely powerful for me and something i've been sharing with my students.

i've been eating soy ice cream too which is an indulgence i love on a hot day. with ice cream or any indulgence i know i need to find balance. it's great to indulge once in a while and i know that my actions have consequences so i mindfully make choices to bring balance into my lifestyle. this is a great lesson for life off the yoga mat.

yoga teaches us that we all have an inner teacher within us. sometimes it just takes slowing down a little so that we can hear that voice and follow the wisdom within us.

please wear sun screen and stay cool!

namaste

todd

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retail survey results

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thai massage

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spa at tranquil space feature: tranquil sleep

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august muse: finding tranquility within

There is no need to go to India or anywhere else to find peace. You will find that deep
place of silence right in your room, your garden or even your bathtub.
– Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Namaste. Welcome to sultry august in our nation's capital.

Crazy enough, I'm heading to even *hotter* Texas for a 10-day Tranquilista book tour! I know, I know. Worst. planning. ever.

As we gear up with extreme excitement to unveil the new Tranquil Space Arlington on Monday at 7pm with the fabulous Dibora (woo-hoo!), Tim, Louis the pug, and I are also gearing up for the big adventure to the mid-west via car. This tour de Texas involves hauling back 30 organic cotton bolsters and 30 meditation cushions that my mother is busily making for the Arlington studio. Having these strapped to the top of the car should be an adventure in and of itself. Photos to come!

In addition to making oodles of yoga props, my poor parents are also blessed with the "privilege" of watching our beloved "son," Louis the pug while we galavant across San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas for TV and various book signing events. Look for entertaining stories and photos of this extravaganza via my blog.

As I gear up for a crazy next few days complete with finals (after Thursday, done with my first year of MSW!), moving studio spaces, hosting a bebe shower for the lovely eden, shipping oodles of TranquiliT (40% off sale through friday: code SUMMERTIME), prepping for the fall TranquiliT photo shoot - oh and the other daily to-dos, i'm loving the notion of finding peace. ommmmm.

the quote above is the perfect reminder that we find peace in the everyday. sure time off helps. yes, a vacation (ok, maybe not Texas in August) does the body good. indeed, a silent retreat is good for the soul. however, the beauty is finding silence among the chaos.

how do you find peace?

for me it's hot baths with LUSH products, naps, tea sipping, boundary setting, moisturizer, succulent summer fruit, journal writing, exercise, yoga, meditation, sleeping late, taking classes on exciting topics, lots of sleep, lit candles, more sleep (see a pattern?), and surrounding myself with positive people . . . to name a few.

the key is infusing a sprinkle of silence into your everyday. add it where you can. go to bed early. sit on your meditation cushion. do a sun salute. try legs up the wall. read under a tree. insert 15 more minutes between meetings to breath deeply and avoid rushing.

india is always an option, but let's start by finding tranquility within.

your soul will thank you.

namaste,
kimberly

posted by kimberly wilson @ 10:12 PM  1 Comments

team player of the month - khristyn brimmeier

as a type-a athlete with a little too much "pittsburgh" in her for her own good, for a long time i was a yoga skeptic, thinking it was just people sitting around humming with incense burning...that perspective changed greatly when a little over three years ago another tranquil spacer convinced me to go to class. i was immediately hooked. the yoga i found at tranquil space spoke to me, both on a physical and mental level, something i was in desperate need of at that time in my life. i jumped right in and 3 months into my practice spent a weekend at tt1 and have been practicing regularly ever since. i find now that when i have conversations with people about yoga i hear myself saying "i'm not sure how i ever functioned without it" or "i never realized how bad i felt before i did it" and it's true. i can’t imagine my life without yoga or the community, both the students and my fellow team players, that i've found at tranquil space!

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posted by tranquil space @ 3:18 PM  2 Comments

yogi of the month - ellie ransom

i will be the first to admit that i came to yoga solely searching for a workout routine. i was fully skeptical of the spiritual side and the idea of yoga as a lifestyle. to me, an “om” was a measure of resistance, not a meditative chant. it was not until years later that i realized how lucky i was that tranquil space opened its new doors across the street from the back entrance to my apartment building at the exact time i was seeking out a studio.

it took just under two years for me to experience all of the benefits of a full yoga practice. during that time, tranquil space became a home for me. my body began to crave not only the physical aspects of yoga but the community of tranquil space. tranquil space offered me outlets for growth and exploration in practicing, teaching, breathing, eating and many other aspects of a yoga lifestyle. it became the place i went to clear my head when i was in the midst of making big decisions. i fell in love with certain teachers and their styles of practice. the teachers whose classes i regularly attended became people i could rely on to offer an hour and a half of guidance whenever i needed it. the friends i have made in this studio have become the biggest sources of encouragement in my life. this studio was the first place i always felt welcome in dc and it brightens my day every time i walk in. tranquil space is the place i go when i need to see a friendly or familiar face in an overwhelming city.

it is obvious that i ended up with so much more than just a workout.

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posted by tranquil space @ 2:45 PM  1 Comments

august workshops at ts....

• yoga for the not-so-bendy with hilary wentz, sun 8/1, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
• jump into yoga 2 with jodi darlage, sat 8/7, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
• newbie yogi workshop with anne thiel, sun 8/8, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
• hip-hop yoga with pary williamson, fri 8/13, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.

• inversions: head, hands & forearms with siobhan troy-carranza, sun 8/15, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
• chillin with the hips, hamstrings and yoga nidra with jodi darlage, sat 8/21, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
• benefit class for mobile baykeeper with katie kerstetter, sun 8/22, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm.
• postnatal teacher training with carol collins, 8/27: 6:30-9:30pm & 8/28: 12-7pm.

• newbie yogi workshop with hilary wentz, sat 8/28, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
• yoga for anxiety, stress & insomnia with niyati shah, sun 8/29, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

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posted by jo ann @ 11:13 AM  0 Comments

amy donning TranquiliT in philly

recent teacher training graduate and tuesday night studio assistant amy herrick was donning the TranquiliT gaucho jumpsuit while savoring time in philly this summer.

thanks, amy, for the warm welcomes you give to our tuesday night yogis!

posted by kimberly wilson @ 2:38 PM  0 Comments

linda on her honeymoon donning TS tee

Long-time front desk diva, Linda, is donning her TS tee in front of the Lord Shanmuga at a monastery in Kauai. She describes it as "a magical experience! We were under a HUGE banyan tree. I learned that Lord Shanmuga is a sixfaced God who guides the transformation of the instinctive into a divine wisdom through the practice of yoga. Amazing!"

Thank you Linda for your years of smiles and greeting yogis at Tranquil Space. Look for her on Wednesday nights.

posted by kimberly wilson @ 2:27 PM  0 Comments

yogi appreciation week starts tomorrow!

Labels: arlington, boutique, dupont, yoga

posted by Tim Mooney @ 1:36 PM  0 Comments

Arlington studio update: a big announcement (or two)

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tranquil space yoga at saint elizabeth’s hospital

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congrats to...

Lilia Gerberg for giving birth to Jayna Davan McCaffree on Sunday, July 11th, 2010.

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posted by jo ann @ 2:20 PM  0 Comments

nourish yourself while traveling

you're doing so well – you're exercising, drinking water, sleeping sound at night, waking refreshed, and – then you go on vacation.

your vacation is meant to be fun – you overindulge, drink alcoholic beverages, stop exercising, sleep late, and end up with weight gain and feeling like you need a vacation from your vacation.

so how do you maintain your healthy state while traveling? here are five tips that will help you stay on course:

1) pack snacks for the transport
whether you're traveling by car, bus, rail, or plane, you're bound to have a handy shoulder sack that can hold a few nutritious snacks in ziploc bags. look for healthy treats that provide protein and fiber, which helps to keep your blood sugar and energy stabilized to decrease cravings and mood swings. smart snacks will also keep you satisfied so you don't veer toward fast food joints or vending machines which are havens for foods high in sugar, fat, and calories.

• trail mix: you can make your own by combining almonds, walnuts, pecans, cacao nibs, dried apricots, blueberries, and coconut.
• fruit: berries, grapes, orange; cut up apples, pears, mango, papaya.
• beef, venison or turkey jerky.
• protein shake: if you have a big canister of protein powder you can opt to take it with you, or just divide single servings into ziploc bags and carry the amount that you need.
• protein bars: nutritious protein bars include: balance, cliff, think thin, and zone.

2) choose wisely when dining out
put a little effort in researching healthy dining options near the place where you are staying. using a great online tool like yelp makes the job even easier. explore menus and decide ahead of time where you would like to eat so you're not opting for the tempting fast food chains that are conveniently located right off highway exits and next to hotels.

if you find yourself in a group where someone else has chosen the restaurant, choose grilled fish, meats and veggies; whole grains like quinoa or brown rice; and spinach or arugula salads, and soups vs. the fried foods, creamy pastas, and cheese laden meals that will surely taste good but are low in nutrients and fiber.

3) recognize portion distortion
since portion sizes have increased over the years, take a moment and look at what is being served before you take that first bite. if it looks like it can feed two, it probably can. divide your plate in halves and eat one side first. take a break and talk with your friends. if you still find yourself hungry, then eat a little more.

the point is to “check in” with your body by giving yourself a break from eating and look for your signals of satiety – the state of being full. if that voice in your head (that suspiciously sounds like your mom) is telling you to “eat everything on your plate,” kindly ignore it and pack the leftover half “to go” and eat it the following day. avoid the need to have to carry your stomach out of the restaurant.

4) don't forget your water
it happens every time. for some reason, when traveling, the easiest thing to do is forget about the vitally important liquid that makes up almost 70% of the human body. especially when traveling by plane, it is extremely easy to get dehydrated in aircraft cabins that are not always properly humidified. this can be avoided by following the rule of drinking half your body weight in ounces – every day. carry your own water bottle while you're out and about and remember it's ok to have to urinate. it's one of your body's important ways of flushing out toxins.

5) fit in time for movement
while on vacation, explore your new surroundings by foot or bike. plan a hike or take the opportunity to visit the nearest yoga studio. body movement is great to maintain energy levels, increase vitality and mental clarity. not to mention, if you did happen to eat a few bites of french fries, it only benefits you to work those calories off.

at the end of the day, you are on vacation. relax and enjoy it. just remember to eat and live in moderation. if you indulge a little too much, then tomorrow will give you an opportunity to start off on a better foot.
oh, and don't forget your sunscreen!
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dr. rhodo nguyen addresses the health of the whole person in an integrated approach that uses naturopathic medicine, nutritional counseling, colon hydrotherapy and craniosacral therapy. to book your appointment, please call 202.328.9642 or email drnguyen@tranquilspace.com

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posted by Siobhan Troy-Carranza @ 12:46 PM  0 Comments

one more day for our survey

posted by Tim Mooney @ 9:53 AM  0 Comments

july tranquility tip: mid-summer smoothies

posted by Tim Mooney @ 3:07 AM  3 Comments

congrats to...

ts yogi brooke rosenblatt for giving birth to adrian on july 12.

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posted by jo ann @ 3:21 PM  0 Comments

Early Bird Alert for Yoga Teacher Training!

* develop your true voice * evolve your teaching style * cultivate community * 

*deepen your connections * serve good karma * attune your energy * 

*build precision in asana, alignment, anatomy, and assisting * find bliss *

Thinking of becoming a teacher of yoga? Or are you already a certified teacher hoping to learn more, receive continuing education credits, or receive your 500 hour certification? Then consider enrolling in our 200 hour or 500 hour/advanced teacher training programs at Tranquil Space.


Sign up by August 1st for our newly added fall semester of TT200 and receive an extra $300 off the entire training price. Or sign up by August 1st for our advanced teacher training program and receive $500 off the entire training. These are great deals if you sign up early!


For more information about yoga teacher training at tranquil space visit: tranquilspace.com

Or if you have more questions, join us for our complimentary teacher training q & a session with Kevin on Friday, July 23rd from 6:30-8pm.

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posted by jo ann @ 11:41 AM  0 Comments

this week at tranquil space

• teacher training q & a session with kevin waldorf-cruz, fri 7/23, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
• fly like a bird: arm balancing with siobhan troy-carranza, sun 7/25, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Labels: dupont, yoga

posted by jo ann @ 9:48 AM  0 Comments

twitter scavenger contest

Starting this month, we're starting a new Tranquil Space online scavenger contest... Be the first to answer three questions about TS and win a fun prize! Follow @tranquilspace on Twitter or like Tranquil Space on Facebook to take part. We're kicking off the contest on Twitter, right... about... now!

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posted by Tim Mooney @ 1:54 PM  0 Comments

checking in on the arlington studio

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ts yogis donations put to good use...

Thanks to the Tranquil Space community for the donations made for the Medishare Hospital in Port au Prince. This is a picture of one of the children at the hospital. The supplies donated help the children and families with wound care. Much of the nursing is done by a family member and we are able to give soap and tooth brushes, etc to help improve the general hygiene of the other children in the family.

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posted by jo ann @ 11:18 AM  0 Comments

Tranquil Space Yoga in Nature Day Retreat 2010

dibora and eden led a lovely yoga and hiking retreat to benefit an environmental charity.  you can see more pictures from the day here.  special thanks to dibora and eden for donating their time!

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TS in Washington Life

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Elizabeth has Gone RAW!

tranquil space yogi elizabeth petty will be opening a new raw restaurant featuring local, healthy and sure to be fabulous food. elizabeth has brought some samples of raw treats for the ts front desk to sample and we have been impressed and eager for more!  read more about the restaurant below.

The Catering Company of Washington and Elizabeth’s on L is excited to announce the opening of Elizabeth’s Gone Raw on the evening of Friday, July 16. This first all-raw dining experience in Washington, DC is intended to offer you an exciting way to enjoy food. Our prix-fixe four-course seasonal menus, free of animal products and processed sugars, are prepared with organic ingredients procured from local vendors. Finally, dining out can be delicious and healthful, nourishing for the body and spirit. For more information and to make reservations, please visit our website at elizabethsgoneraw.com.

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this week at tranquil space

book group at tranquil space, thu 7/15, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. join us to discuss, not so big life, by sarah susanka. free event.

pranayama and relaxation for stress and daily living with kevin waldorf-cruz, sat 7/17, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

newbie yogi workshop with kevin waldorf-cruz, sun 7/18, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

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retail survey

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yoga to support project air...

Move, breathe, and support a great cause with Colleen Bertrand this Saturday, July 10th from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM. Proceeds from this all-levels flow class will support the work of Project Air which uses yoga to help heal the bodies and minds of HIV + women and girls in Rwanda and the Eastern Congo. What began as an experiment in 2007, teaching yoga to survivors of sexual violence, has expanded as the women and their children have experienced improved health, sleep and sanctuary on their yoga mats. This unique program was recently endorsed by the UN for its work helping women overcome the traumatic effects of rape, and has begun its expansion into the Eastern Congo. To support Project Air’s vital work, the yoga community worldwide is being asked to open its compassionate heart and GIVE GENEROUSLY!

For more information visit www.project-air.org
To sign up for this benefit class visit tranquilspace.com

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posted by jo ann @ 12:14 PM  0 Comments

arlington update

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tranquil space adopts a farmyard...

as many of our yogis know, kimberly is a great lover of animals small and large. she recently supported the farm sanctuary in their adopt-a-farm program. below is the story of one of the adopted animals. you can read about more adopted animals here.

"button's mother, winona, and seven other rabbits were rescued from a would-be breeder who confined the animals in filthy, bare wire cages in her backyard in new york. the rabbits lived in crowded two-foot by one-foot cages, exposed to the elements, and lying in their own feces and urine. they were routinely left outside without cover in snowstorms, rainstorms, and hot weather. their cages were rarely cleaned – sometimes filled with almost four inches of rabbit waste – and were never padded with more than a few handfuls of straw. the "owner" of the rabbits did not provide them with regular access to food or water, leaving them dehydrated and hungry. the woman stated that she had originally purchased the rabbits as pets for her kids, but was now breeding them to make money. thankfully, a concerned neighbor noticed that the bunnies were suffering. she kept an eye on the rabbits for several months, going over in the middle of the night to feed them, change their bedding, and provide them with fresh water whenever possible. she tried to reason with the woman and teach her about basic rabbit care without causing the woman to forbid her access to the rabbits. horrified by the conditions the rabbits were living in and by the "owner's" intentions to sell the sickly animals, the rabbits' kind rescuer tried repeatedly to convince the "owner" to give them up. finally, the breeder agreed to abandon her newfound trade and surrendered the animals to her neighbor, who delivered them safely to farm sanctuary. since there are no laws protecting rabbits from this type of treatment, without the intervention of a caring person, these rabbits would have continued to suffer. the three adult rabbits and five babies immediately fell in love with their new home, and they all are living the good life at our new york shelter. winona, who was very pregnant when she arrived at farm sanctuary, gave birth to button and four other babies. now, all 13 bunnies are living the good life at our new york shelter. happy to be free, they spend their days munching on fresh veggies, snuggling in clean straw, and hopping wildly through their barn."

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posted by tranquil space @ 10:36 AM  0 Comments

dupont's new sign

Did anyone notice something... missing... the last week or so? Our old sign, which dated back to the P Street days, departed to a well-deserved retirement after years of excellent signing service. But we couldn't leave the front signless, so... introducing the new look out front at TS Dupont:

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summertime – and the living is easy!

george gershwin probably had no idea that he was packing ancient ayurvedic wisdom into the well-known aria he composed for porgy and bess. and yet he captured ever so aptly the essence of what ayurveda, and even our traditional life patterns “here in the west”, express about balancing pitta dosha which reaches its peak during the warmest season of the year. take it easy, chill out, relax, have fun, play.

both as seasonal rhythm as well as in our overall life patterns, taking time to chill has an immensely important and often-undervalued place. when we relax, another part of our nervous system, also called the parasympathetic nervous system, takes over. it regulates things such as heart beat and breathing (slow down), digestion (increases) and blood flow to superficial muscles and brain (decrease). and yet, most of us, often even in our summer activities, stay in the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for opposite processes: heart beat and breathing (speed up), digestion (decreases) and blood flow to superficial muscles and brain (increase).
as you can imagine, this cannot be a good long-term solution. after all, all the wonderful summer food that nature offers us still wants to be digested, no?

so, do make sure that when you chill out and lighten up in the summer, that you really give yourself permission to take it easy. sometimes that’s hard to make happen, especially if you, like most washingtonians, have a tendency to be intense and ambitious. but maybe creating situations that invite a sense of lightening up and chilling out can be a first start. getting out in nature, getting a massage, taking a restorative or yin/yang yoga classes are some great starts!

anne thiel

email anne@tranquilspace.com to set up your ayurvedic consultation.

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this week at tranquil space

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july at tranquil space

who would have thought we would be welcoming the cool breezes of  july? as you enjoy the relative cool keep in mind there are some schedule changes for the 4th of july weekend.  check out the schedule here. tranquil space also has some specials to watch out for this month.

we are offering the 1 year membership for sale july 1 through the end of august for $1200.  yoga membership comes with unlimited yoga classes in both locations and free mat storage.  you also get 15% off workshops, spa treatments, and boutique items.  the pass will activate on the date of first use and be good for one year. please note that no other discounts apply; the membership is not refundable or transferable. we only sell the annual membership once a year so take a look now if you are interested!

we will be celebrating yogi appreciation week july 24th - july 31.  during this week you can get 15% off in the tranquil space spa, boutique and off 6 & 10 class passes (online promo code for class passes: yogiweek)!

tranquil space will also be participating in citizen effect's yoga challenge. the project is working to build a foster home children in south africa. read more about it here.

many of you have heard our arlington studio is moving to a new location later this summer. we would love to hear what you'd like to see in our new arlington home. take the tranquil space arlington survey and let us know!

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posted by jo ann @ 12:13 PM  0 Comments

july's muse: sprinkles on top

" to live fully, outwardly and inwardly, not to ignore external reality for the sake of the inner life, or the reverse -- that's quite a task."
- etty hillesum

welcome to july and a brief relief from summer's sultry weather. i hope you have lots of tranquility planned over the holiday weekend.

yesterday was my 37th birthday. my how time flies. i can recall the excitement i had as a young girl awaiting the homemade strawberry cake to come out of the oven. my favorite part: adding the sprinkles on top. this is a great metaphor for life.

a few years ago a colleague encouraged me to use my birthday for svadyaya (reflection) by listing highlights that transpired over the past year and what i hoped to see for myself by my birthday the following year. i've followed it religiously since and wanted to share a snippet of my recent journal writing at a cafe:

highlights since june 30, 2009
tranquilista hit shelves
started MSW program
shoulder surgery (le sigh)
indulged in yoga + buddhism retreat (divine!)
cut hair to bob and donated 8 inches to locks of love
tranquil space turned 10 years old
began column for care2.com
got a hammock for mid-afternoon naps
returned to gardening
two west coast book tours
signed lease on new tranquil space arlington hOMe (opens august)
adopted a barnyard through farm sanctuary

dreams for june 30, 2011
explore india
texas tranquilista book tour
tranquil space arlington grand opening soiree
half way through MSW program
silent meditation retreat
compost
create value-based annual check-ins for tranquil space team
co-lead 4 inspiring tranquil teens programs
handstand
conference keynote speaker
publish tranquilology: a collection of my blog posts sprinkled with illustrations

my birthday started with a 1.5 hour manager meeting complete with scones and cupcakes (thanks, siobhan!) and included my very first yoga class in 90 days (but, who's counting?). it felt divine to be back on the mat. truly like coming hOMe. to top off the day i headed to the strathmore to bask in music, belly laughs, and friends.

as i bring this month's muse to a close, i wanted to encourage you to explore a way to find sprinkles on top. we're halfway through the year and 2010 continues to be full of possibility. why not indulge it with dashes of tranquility? a few ideas: savor summer fruits, visit an animal sanctuary, dabble in restorative yoga, browse your local farmer's market, volunteer, muse in your journal, start an etsy store, plant an herb garden and add fresh mint to your h2o, take a nap.

thank you joining me on this journey. may july bring you moments of inner and outer tranquility topped with sprinkles. live fully. namaste.

tranquilly yours,
kimberly wilson

posted by kimberly wilson @ 9:23 AM  0 Comments

what's new pussycat?

summer is upon us and a few new things have found their way into the tranquil space boutique. we all need to beat the heat and that includes our little ones. check out the new stainless steel birds & bees sippy cups from earthlust. these 7 ounce beauties are great for infants to toddlers and helps with the transition between bottle and sippy. the unbreakable bottle is also great for the environment as you only have to replace the nipple when it shows signs of wear.

are pearls too expensive for your budget? try one of the colorful necklaces from paper to pearls and support women and children in uganda. the wonderful 'gems' are great as a gift or for yourself. the 'pearls' are made from magazine paper rolled into beads and covered in a non toxic laquer. they come in several styles including a multi-colored single strand, a large bead single strand, and three and four stands.

many of you have enjoyed the dried mangos from peeled snacks. we wanted to add some salty to the sweet with the introduction of almonds and cashews. tasty on their own or paired with the dried fruit.

we just sent out our first retail survey to our shoppers. if you would like to participate, click here and have the chance to be one of 10 lucky randomly chosen winners to choose from a grab bag of boutique goodies.

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