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Tranquil Space is excited to be a sponsoring yoga studio for this year's Yoga Challenge organized by Citizen Effect and benefiting Becky's Fund.

Last year, Citizen Effect challenged the DC community to do 30 days of yoga and raised over $11,000 to build a foster home in South Africa. This year, Citizen Effect is partnering with the DC-based non-profit organization Becky’s Fund to present the 2nd annual Yoga Challenge and raise money to help Becky’s Fund end domestic violence.

How does it work? By signing up, you commit to raise $250 for Becky’s Fund by taking discounted yoga classes at participating local studios through the month of August and getting your friends and family to pledge money. The more classes you take, the more money you raise, and the more impact you have! Top fundraisers will also receive prizes from our sponsors at the end of the Challenge.


See below for a full press release detailing the Yoga Challenge:

Citizen Effect and Becky's Fund Team Up for Second Annual Yoga Challenge

Washington, DC — This summer, Citizen Effect is launching its 2nd Annual Yoga Challenge and uniting the DC yoga community to benefit Becky’s Fund, a Washington, DC-based non-profit that focuses on domestic and dating violence education and awareness.

Everyone—from those trying yoga for the first time to experienced yogis—is encouraged to do #Yoga4Good. Participants will receive discounts from local yoga studios while joining together to raise $20,000 for Becky’s Fund. Those interested in doing #Yoga4Good can go to http://citizeneffect.org/yogachallenge to sign up. The official Challenge and studio benefits will start on August 1st and last through the end of the month, with top fundraisers receiving prizes at the end of the challenge. There will also be four (4) Yoga in the Park events, starting July 20th and occurring every other Wednesday through August. Currently underway is Citizen Effect’s “Show Us Your #Yoga4Good Pose” photo contest on Facebook. To participate, yoga lovers can take a picture of themselves doing a yoga pose while displaying the Yoga Challenge hashtag, #Yoga4Good, then post it to Citizen Effect’s “Show Us Your #Yoga4Good Pose” Facebook page. The person with the most “likes” on their photo will receive a 3-month supply of Vita Coco Coconut Water.

Yoga’s focus on healthy, happy living makes it the perfect fundraiser for the Becky’s Fund youth initiatives: “Becoming Your Own Heroine: Lessons in Self-Empowerment and Dating Violence” and the “Young Men’s Mentorship Program,” which educate DC/Metro area youth about dating and domestic violence.

Challenge yourself to do #Yoga4Good today at http://citizeneffect.org/yogachallenge.

Citizen Effect is a Washington, DC-based entrepreneurial 501©(3) nonprofit that provides citizens with the tools and support they need to complete a small but critical philanthropic project. Learn more at http://citizeneffect.org.

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Looking for a healthy snack option before or after class? Stop by the tea bar area and browse our basket of goodies courtesy of our new friends at B Kind Vending. Try the nutty and wonderful Omega-3 mix. Or if sweet is more your speed, you can grab a bag of the organic fruit snacks. Do you like a bar crammed with flavor and a little pick me up before class? Chow down on one of the delicious Kind bar. If you want to know what the staff recommends, we highly suggest the Yogavive apple chips. Duuuude, they are so good!




Tis the season for hot and humid weather and the need to stay cool. How about staying cool and giving back? You can do so by purchasing a Tevolution tea. These teas were created by local guy Ian Simpson. He's passionate about helping others. With each purchase, 25 cents goes to one of four charities. All you have to do is peel back the label and text the code or enter the code on Tevolution's website. Choose from four delicious flavors, white tea with peach, black tea with lemon, green tea with lemon and white tea with mango.

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Have questions about the upcoming "Summer Camp" Level 1 Teacher Training at Tranquil Space Arlington? Thinking about going through a teacher training but not sure if it’s right for you? Join Kimberly and Mary Catherine at TSA for some tea, cookies and a Q & A session on Friday, July 22nd at 6pm in the boutique. Find out what Level 1 Teacher Training at Tranquil Space involves and get all of your questions answered. No pre-registration required--just drop in if you're interested!

Click here to read more about our Level 1 Teacher Training in Arlington, view the full training schedule, and submit an application online. The training will take place on August 1st-4th and applications are due July 27th.

See you there!

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Happy mid-July and thank you for being a part of the Tranquil Space cOMmunity.

This month's Tranquility Tip features Kimberly sharing the story behind our upcoming Benefit For the Animals featuring Farm Sanctuary, Washington Humane Society, and Pigs Animal Sanctuary on Friday, July 29 7-9pm.

Join us for an evening celebrating the work of these amazing organizations, hearing Gene Baur speak about everyday activism, savoring tasty vegan treats, and meeting furry 4-legged friends up for adoption. Enjoy the videos below sharing inspiring snippets into their work and meet Kimberly's beloved pig Walter.

Requested $10 donation to support these three organizations work. Purchase an in-person or in-spirit ticket here or simply show up. Festivity, inspiration, compassion, treats, and libations await your arrival.



Washington Humane Society:


Farm Sanctuary founder Gene Baur (speaking at the event!) on The Martha Stewart Show:
A reminder that Yogi Appreciation Week begins THIS Sunday - learn more about the specials we have just for you all week long.

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You've been asking about it, and Yogi Appreciation Week has finally arrived. We'll be saying thanks to all of our fabulous yogis throughout the week of Sunday, July 17 through Saturday, July 23! We are grateful that you've chosen to be a part of our community. The Tranquil Space experience wouldn't be the same without you.

Now... on to the details:

All yogis receive:

• 15% off boutique shopping sprees (we know you've been eying a new new Jade mat or TS tee!).
• 15% off treatments in the spa. This excludes the offerings by Dr. Nguyen. Appointments do not need to take place during yogi appreciation week, but the service must be purchased that week.
• 15% off our 6- and 10- class passes. This also applies to our new 10-class pass for the On-the-Go classes. Sorry, but single class purchases are not discounted.

Tranquil Space Members (annual members, semi-annual members, or monthly $125 members):

• You can stack your boutique discount: 15% (permanent discount) + 15% (for Yogi Appreciation Week) = 30% off!

The 15% discounts will be extended in person at both studios as well as online. If purchasing online, use the code, "weheartyogis" in the promotion field at check out.

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As a massage therapist and registered nurse, I am often asked about my thoughts on healthy lifestyle changes. Like many in health professions, I promote balanced nutrition and regular exercise and try to lead by example in my personal life. One of the most overlooked practices in the traditional western medical model that I believe also promotes good health in the physical, emotional and spiritual realms is the use of time tested breathing techniques.

I became most aware of the power of the breath when I added both massage therapy and yoga into my life. When I am in a massage session, I am in tune with my own breathing as well as the rhythm of the client in front of me. Sometimes I encourage people on my table to be aware of their breath and to breathe in to the work while receiving. And those who have studied yoga are well aware of the attention paid to the breath as an integral part of the practice.

In my more recent studies in integrative health practices I have become aware of breathing as a part of our body’s innate healing system, and that when restricted, can lead to dysfunction and disease. We can reverse this process by practicing breathing techniques consciously and regularly. Research has demonstrated some powerful evidence towards the far reaching benefits of breath work in the realms of pain management, heart disease, asthma, menopause, sleep disruption, concentration and digestive challenges to name a few. Many have also found it helpful in managing anxiety, anger and stress. And while I am in no way advocating for the replacement of allopathic medicine, breathing techniques can’t be beat in terms of cost effectiveness (it’s free!) and lack of side effects when it can supplement or substitute for the sometimes toxic drugs used in treatments.

Many of the breathing techniques in use today can be traced back to an ancient Indian science known as pranayama, which can be studied here at Tranquil Space. I would encourage anyone interested in learning more about the power of breath work and receive guidance from a person trained in this work. There are also some simple techniques that one can use to get started and they take only a few minutes a day.

If breath work is new to you, you will want to start slowly, allowing for your muscles to get used to it gradually. Though it will take time to notice results, most important is not the amount of time you spend, but the daily routine; this is how patterns are changed in the nervous system. It is also important to note that you should breathe from the belly rather than the chest to maximize the use of your respiratory system and delivery of oxygen. Here is one simple exercise I use when I start my day and also as a stress release:

1. Sit in a comfortable position with your eyes closed and back straight. Loosen any tight clothing.
2. Place one hand on your belly and one on your heart; your hand should move out as you inhale and in as you exhale. (otherwise you are breathing from your chest)
3. Focus your attention on your breathing without trying to influence it in any way.
4. Follow the contours of the breath cycle through inhalation and exhalation, and see if you can perceive the points at which one phase changes into the other.
5. Start with a few minutes each day and increase as desired.

Rae Johnson is a licensed and certified massage therapist with over four years of practical experience. To book an appointment with Rae, call the studio at 202-328-9642 or book online.

We've got a busy weekend coming up at Tranquil Space Dupont! Come visit us to partake in the excitement.

Living Your Yoga Workshop with Kimberly: Friday, July 15 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

$5 Charity Class Benefiting the HERA Foundation with Chuck: Saturday, July 16 from 10:00am-11:00am.

Developing Your Home Practice Workshop with Susanna: Saturday, July 16 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.

Yogi Appreciation Week: Sunday, July 17 through Saturday, July 23! Stay tuned to the blog for more details.

We're proud to announce that 44 yogis successfully completed the June 21-Day Challenge! Our team has been working hard to collect photos of the conquerors to share with all of you.

A: A weekly, solo adventure to reconnect with your creative spirit coined in the work of Creativity Genius Julia Cameron. My favorite ways to indulge in an artist date include bookstore browsing, art journaling, decorating, shop browsing, soaks in the tub, time on my yoga mat, sipping tea, sitting in a cafe, meditation, visiting museums, browsing art galleries, walking through city streets, taking a workshop or retreat, snapping photos, and indulging in matinees (preferably documentaries). 

Baby season continues around Tranquil Space. More and more of our prenatal yogis are sending precious photos of their new little ones and we want to share them with the rest of our cOMmunity!

First off, welcome Isabella Lucia! Born on June 15 to one of our Arlington TranquiliTeam members, Elvira.


Little Sebastian Anthony was born on June 26 to one of our prenatal yogis, Patricia. Congratulations!


Sadie Mia decided to wait for the fireworks to finish before making her entrance on July 5 to another one of our prenatal yogis, Susan. We look forward to meeting you!

Come into Tranquil Space Dupont or Arlington and shop the racks for a great deal. This weekend only, July 2 & 3, purchase one TranquiliT piece and get another piece (of equal or lesser value) for 50% off.




Stock up on the uber-soft and locally made line and celebrate the 4th in style.

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Pepsi Refresh is giving $5000 to the top vote-getters in several charitable categories, and Tranquil Space Foundation’s TranquilTeens program is one of them! Help boost our efforts to teach girls in the 9^th-12^th grade yoga, creativity and leadership skills by: 

• Voting for Tranquil Space Foundation every day through the end of July at refresheverything.com/tsfound. Yes, you can vote every day! 
• Looking for gold caps on Pepsi products… the code inside turns a single vote into 10 or even 100 votes! If you don’t want to use it to vote yourself, please bring any caps you find (yours… your co-worker’s… your boyfriend’s… the guy about recycle it in the park…) to either Tranquil Space studio and we’ll be sure to use them for more "power votes!"

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