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on november 4, my husband and i were blessed with the birth of our baby girl, isabella sio carranza, weighing in at 8 lbs. 11.9 oz. she is so beautiful to us and it was an experience that is hard to describe to anyone who has not given birth. i have always heard this and i was skeptical before being pregnant on how and why this was such a different experience. i have completed three marathons, and that is an experience that is hard to describe or imagine to anyone who has never done it. i don't want to say that running a marathon and childbirth are similar, but both are life experiences that give you a whole new view of yourself.
i am now a mother, but that title seems a bit strange to wear — and wrapped up in that title are lots of expectations. then i have to remember to take it one day at a time, because if i try to look too far ahead it is very scary and overwhelming. i felt overwhelmed at this time last year when we were getting ready to move into our home at 7475 wisconsin avenue. our two-year anniversary was november 9 and our first year in our own home is december 5. there are lots of similarities between owning a business and being a mother, my heart and soul are a part of tranquil space bethesda as they are a part of my isabella. both have brought much joy to me and I look forward to continuing to share that joy with you.
i hope you will join myself and kimberly at our holiday party on saturday, december 16, to celebrate our first year in our home, kimberly's book and cd, and the birth of my beautiful isabella.
i thank you for your support of the studio, and hope you find much joy this holiday season!
 blessings,
siobhan troy
thank you to all the yogis who joined marianne on thanksgiving day! we collected $337 for bethesda cares — a local group that feeds the homeless throughout the year.
| - 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.
- christmas & new year's week schedule:
- friday, december 22:
- 12:00 p.m. express
- no 6:00 p.m. class
- saturday, december 23:
- no 9:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. classes; there will be 10:30 a.m. & noon
- sunday, december 24:
- monday, december 25:
- saturday, december 30:
- no 9:00 a.m. class — all other classes held
- sunday, december 31:
- monday, january 1:
- 10:30 a.m. yoga 1
- no 6:00 p.m. class
- no evening classes
- 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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| - holiday party — saturday, december 16 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- tranquil space founder kimberly wilson just released her third yoga CD, get your yoga on, and her first book, hip tranquil chick: a guide to life on and off the yoga mat. both are available for purchase in the tranquiliT boutique. kimberly will be doing a book signing at our holiday party. join us in celebration of all things hip and tranquil.
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- watch for our kids and teen classes starting back up the week of january 15:
- kids 3 to 5 years old with parents — sundays, 9:30 a.m.
- kids 6 to 9 year old — fridays, 4:30 p.m.
- pre-teens 10 to 12 years old — tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.
- teens 13 to 17 years old — wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.
- our telephone number is 301.654.yoga (9642).
- we have loads of inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled:
- community celebration: our way to celebrate tranquil space bethesda yogis' honors and developments! please share your celebrations with us by emailing bethesda@tranquilspace.com.
- welcome to studio assistant damla.
- our thoughts and positive wishes to yogini mitzi likar.
| - yogis siobhan troy & marco carranza welcome isabella carranza!
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 | - welcome to dylan christopher lizza, born november 16 to yogini christina gillespie!
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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.
 michelle cohen
i became a studio assistant in april, after taking yoga at tranquil space for 9 months. i knew i wanted to spend more time on the mat, after discovering that i was happiest while doing yoga. i love being a part of the tranquil space team and find tremendous joy and inspiration from interacting with the community of teachers and yogis in such a supportive environment. through the practice of yoga i have learned how to connect with my true self, be patient with my body (especially my tight hamstrings!), listen to and trust my inner voice, and to believe in the ability to find and live out your life's passion. although i'm still discovering what that passion is for me, i have faith that yoga, and the teachers at tranquil space, will lead me to it. i am grateful for the opportunity to be involved with the tranquil space studio and i am confident that yoga will remain a consistent and influential force throughout my life.
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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.
 vrksasana (tree pose)
benefits
- strengthens thighs, calves, ankles, and spine
- stretches the groins and inner thighs, chest and shoulders
- improves sense of balance
- relieves sciatica and reduces flat feet
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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.
 alexis reuben
when i began coming to tranquil space bethesda, i came with the expectation of gaining some balance and confidence in my life. i was initially introduced to yoga practice at summer camp in middle school. i enjoyed the sense of calm i left with each class, but i never seriously pursued yoga after that summer (other than a video purchased and played a handful of times).
six months ago, newly engaged and struggling with the stress of a wedding and a new job, i decided to give yoga a try again. i left my first class with siobhan feeling refreshed and at peace. i still leave with that feeling after every class. and each class i learn something new about myself: how far i can push myself in a certain pose, when to back off of others, and how a tough day at the office or an argument or a good night's sleep can affect my practice.
i did not come to yoga to gain muscle tone and physical strength (i never saw myself as athletic), and perhaps because of this, i am consistently shocked when i "get" certain poses, even after the first time. i am stronger and more aware of myself than i have ever been. i am reaching goals i came here for and others i did not know i had. i find myself taking life a little slower and discovering a new respect for who i am and beginning the life long process of accepting what i am not.
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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. look for newly added yoga cards, organic bath products, and more books!
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. view our most recent mention in the examiner.
specials valid through december 31, 2006
to receive seasonal updates and discounts on the TranquiliT line, along with musings on yoga for the modern girl, click here.
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.
 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. please note that to cancel an appointment and not be charged, we need 24 hours advance notice.
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deepening your practice:
• yoga for anxiety workshop (saturday, december 12, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• restorative yoga workshop (sunday, january 7, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
• core strength: tap into your power (sunday, january 13, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
• candlelight yoga workshop (sunday, january 21, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
• arm balances & inversions (saturday, february 3, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
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special studio celebrations / charity events:
• holiday party (saturday, december 16, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.)
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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.
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2024 p street, nw
washington, dc 20036 |
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7475 wisconsin ave, suite 8
bethesda, md 20814 |
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4th & e streets, nw
washington, dc 20001 |
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