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“if you ever saw a heat wave,
would you wave back?” ~ steven wright
record heat wave for us here in the dc area, and, it seems, around most of the country. how does one stay cool during this time — especially if you are someone who does not enjoy the heat? in ayurveda they discuss or advise on how to keep the body in balance in the summertime, and actually throughout the year. it is good to stick to cooling foods; unfortunately, that does not usually include ice cream or other dairy products, but does include fruit (a yummie all-fruit smoothie anyone?), salads, chilled herbal teas, and, of course, lots of water.
as for your practice, you may want to treat yourself to some cooling poses — and what can be especially nice are some restorative poses. one that can be very settling is supta baddha konasana — lie on your back with the soles of the feet together and knees open to the sides, place pillows or a blanket or yoga blocks under your knees to support them — then just relax. sarvangasana (shoulderstand) and viparita karani (legs up the wall) are also cooling poses, and, as an added bonus, both help calm the nervous system. you can also come to a cooling breath by curling the tongue as you inhale. if you can't curl your tongue, just make an "o" shape with your lips. this can be especially helpful if you are taking a more vigorous practice and start to feel a bit too heated. coming back to a yoga 1 or a slow flow class can also be a treat for the overheated soul. we are more limber in the summer, but remember that balance is the key. don't push yourself beyond where the body is ready to go.
the heat, for some, may be very energizing, but when we start to get to the high temps with high humidity (and don't forget — our air quality goes downhill on days like these), it is best to forgo the "machismo" attitude to "push" through and give your body time to rest and cool. there is a reason why people who live in the south tend to have a slower lifestyle: it is too darn hot most of the year to be rushing around! luckily for us, there is usually a break at some point even in august. so hang in there. even those of us carrying a little yogi in the womb can find relief in a nice cool bath or pool!
enjoy this summer month of august!
 blessings,
siobhan troy
join andrea for a baby & me workshop, this saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
| - class schedule: view our schedule, with classes seven days a week. let us know when you would like to see classes added for the future bethesda@tranquilspace.com.
- labor day weekend schedule:
- saturday 9:00 a.m. canceled
- monday there will be 10:30 a.m. yoga 1 & 12:00 p.m. yoga 2
- monday 6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. canceled
- don't forget — if you refer a friend who purchases a pass, you get a free class!
- use your class pass at either bethesda or dupont studio! please note that you can only reserve a class time at the studio where you purchased your pass.
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| - yoga for two — baby & me workshop, saturday, august 5, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- watch for our yoga for two classes expanding in september:
- prenatal on saturdays, 1:30 p.m.
- baby & me class tuesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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- coming this fall, special class series:
- kids' yoga, for ages 3 to 8 years
- teen yoga
- our telephone number is 301.654.yoga (9642).
- we have loads of inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled:
- baby & me workshop: saturday, august 5, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- newbie yogi workshop: saturday, september 9, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. tell a friend, or come yourself to learn the basics of a vinyasa class.
| - plan to join us for a fall retreat to the pocono mountains, october 20 to 22! enjoy gourmet food, gentle and restorative yoga, walks, and lots of naps! early bird special: register by september 1 and save $50.
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| - august special: treat yourself to a year of unlimited yoga! available for purchase during the month of august only, purchase a 1-year unlimited pass for $999! the pass will activate on date of first use and be good for one year. limit one per person; no other discounts apply. benefits of unlimited yoga: limitless!
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- community celebration: our way to celebrate tranquil space bethesda yogis' honors and developments! please share your celebrations with us by emailing bethesda@tranquilspace.com.
- congrats to yogi stan abramson and his wife for their 35th wedding anniversary this month!
- 35 is the magic number for teacher marianne leal and her husband, chris, who also are celebrating their anniversary.
- kudos to studio assistants macey pew and joanne kester, who have been with tranquil space bethesda for one year!
- share photos of you wearing tranquiliTees around the globe! to be featured in next month's newsletter, send photos to bethesda@tranquilspace.com. this month's feature is katie cook at the creativity circle.
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.
 claudia zambrano
seven months ago, my husband and i arrived to the states from ecuador. we came to start a new chapter in our lives; promptly we noticed that this one will be an extraordinary one . . . we found out that we are expecting our first baby! it was amazing: a new phase of our lives, a new journey, and a new miracle resulting of our existence together. one day, looking for the best ways to prepare for my little baby, i found out that prenatal yoga is an empowerment tool that will help me to prepare for these changes physically and spiritually. that's how i started at tranquil space bethesda, a place in which i have learned — as a student and a studio assistant — that yoga is not only stretching movements, but also a practice for life.
yoga let me know that our spirit is powerful and it depends only on us to use it for our own and beloved ones' sakes. my husband accompanies me in this practice, and i am very joyful for that. there is a quote from elizabeth kübler-ross that describes how yoga has touched our lives: "people are like stained-glass windows. they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." that light is our spirit, and it enlightens us when we encounter obstacles, and it teaches us that as soon as we have health, love, and a reason to smile, everything else will come naturally. . . . for now, of course, my main reason to smile is the tiny precious one inside my belly.
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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.
 reclined big toe stretch / supta padangusthasana
benefits
- stretches hips, thighs, hamstrings, groins, and calves
- strengthens the knees
- improves digestion
- relieves backache, sciatica, and menstrual discomfort
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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.
 beth kennan
i started taking yoga classes about two years ago. who knew that two years later i would be completely hooked! it all began at the suggestion of my doctor, who said that if i went three times a week, the benefits would not only be improving a bad back, but i would gain strength and flexibility and overall feel a much better. now i go to yoga class as much as i can, probably more then three times a week, and find myself talking about it with friends and co-workers, encouraging them to go.
i don't think i have ever been to the same class at either dupont or bethesda; each class has a little variation, and allows me to try something new and different. i like yoga, because you are never finished growing with each pose. the time on the yoga mat allows me to slow down and take a break from the day, and start each day with a fresh outlook.
i am glad to be a part of tranquil space and thankful for everyone at both the dupont and bethesda studios. thank you for the opportunity to learn so much, and to continue to grow in my practice, which i am sure will continue for years to come.
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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.
tranquil space's own line of yoga clothing and accessories, tranquiliT, is designed for the style-conscious yogini and has been featured in daily candy, shape, lucky, fit yoga, the washingtonian, and the washington post.
specials valid through august 31, 2006
bring the traveling tranquiliT boutique to you. couple it with a yoga practice for your fave girlfriends, add chair massage to help destress, or simply set up for retail therapy. for all the scoop, contact info@tranquiliTboutique.com.
to receive seasonal updates and discounts on the tranquiliT line, along with musings on yoga for the modern girl, click here. read the latest edition of tranquiliT times.
 tranquiliT treatments are a delightful way to nurture your body and complement your yoga practice on and off the yoga mat. at tranquil space we believe that yoga is a lifestyle, and are pleased to offer the following services as part of our specialty spa, to help nurture your lifestyle:
 reiki
thai yoga bodywork
ayurveda and thai yoga bodywork
raindrop therapy
swedish and deep tissue massage
most services are available at tranquil space bethesda. for additional information, or to schedule an appointment, please email bethesdatreatments@tranquilspace.com.
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deepening your practice:
• core strength: tap into your power (saturday, september 16, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• introduction to mindfulness meditation (sunday, september 17, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
• autumnal equinox workshop (friday, september 22, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
• gentle yoga for recovery (saturday, october 14, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
• get your asana moving (saturday, october 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.)
• candlelight yoga (friday, october 27, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
• restorative yoga (saturday, november 4, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
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special studio celebrations / charity events:
• none scheduled at this time
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 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.
tranquil space dupont
2024 p street, nw
washington, dc 20036 |
tranquil space bethesda
7475 wisconsin ave, suite 8
bethesda, md 20814 |
tranquil space penn quarter
first trinity lutheran church
4th & e streets, nw
washington, dc 20001 |
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