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“just do your best no matter what it takes today, and keep your hope for a better tomorrow.”
~ susan roundtree, breast cancer survivor
last week i spoke at a support group for breast cancer survivors about yoga. they were a wonderful group of women and i felt a bit in awe of them, as i do whenever i meet someone who has fought this disease. some had been clear anywhere from a year to 10 years, while others were undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. i thoroughly enjoyed sharing with them the benefits of yoga and then taking them through some asanas (poses) that they could practice while sitting and then some standing poses. all of them commented on how much better they felt after just a short practice, maybe 5 to 10 minutes.
i know that i always feel great after stepping onto my mat, but after five years it is good to be reminded how it feels for someone who has never done yoga. it was also humbling for me to sit and listen to them and their stories, to hear how and when they found out they had cancer. it was then quite special for me to share with them the practice of yoga, which can also be humbling in a much different way.
all of us, when we started practicing, were probably surprised how much better we felt at the end of a class and then started telling everyone we knew how great yoga is for both mind and body. i am often asked if we offer or if we will offer a class for ____________ (fill in the blank), and although sometimes it is something i have not thought of, most of the time it is something that i would like to offer. as a teacher, i would love to have classes for many types of people, like cancer survivors, seniors, teens, kids, etc., but as we know, yoga teaches us that we have to find the balance between taking on too much — or, at least, not spreading yourself too thin.
in the past year and a half that tranquil space bethesda has been open, we have grown quite a bit, and i so appreciate all of the support and enthusiasm that i hear from you. with that growth comes changes, and hopefully you will see them as positively as i do. one of those positive changes is the fabulous four new teachers that are joining the tranquil space bethesda teaching team: andrea, geri, gina and niya. most of them i met when they took the first level 1 teacher training, and i am very pleased with their growth as teachers and yogis. when you see them, say hi and look for their names either teaching a regular class or covering another.
have a wonderful 4th of july, and come by for a practice during the day with september before you go view the fireworks!
 blessings and love,
siobhan troy
| - 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.
- july 4th schedule:
- regular schedule through weekend, including monday.
- tuesday, july 4, no evening classes, but we will have 10:30 a.m. yoga 1 and 12:00 p.m. yoga 2.
- 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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| - meet our new teachers: andrea abrams creel, niya shah, geri smith, and gina tauschek!
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- our telephone number is 301.654.yoga (9642).
- we have loads of inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled:
- newbie yogi workshop: saturday, july 22, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. tell a friend, or come yourself to learn the basics of a vinyasa class.
- healthy and happy hip flow: saturday, july 29, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. join kimblery wilson for this wonderful journey into your hips, and leave feeling a new appreciation for them!
- for the class passes purchased in the month of june, tranquil space bethesda planted 50 trees.
| - 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! register by september 1 and save $50.
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| - get your unlimited 1-month pass during the month of july for $99.
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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.
- welcome to studio assistant amelia rollyson.
| - congratulations to yogini allison and her bundle of joy, sohpia grace st. john, born on may 5!
- come for a special yoga for two — baby & me workshop saturday, august 5, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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 rob hess
two years ago and new to teaching yoga, i experienced many of those things that a beginner does — i put great effort and thought into each class, agonized over options and sequences. i was challenged by my teaching and had not yet found the path that flowed from within. on reflection, i view that experience as an essential part to creating the foundation that i have built.
today, i find myself in a very different place. i have expanded my network and community; i have expanded my passion, knowledge, and skills through a variety of new experiences under a variety of teachers that has allowed me to begin to see things in a new light.
my worldview about yoga and myself took a major shift last summer when i went to kripalu to study under shiva rea. this was a new experience — a full seven days immersed in study and practice with one of the most influential vinyasa yoga instructors, and one who really inspires my practice. i remember returning from the training, and my partner of seven years noticed that in very subtle but real ways, i moved differently. i took from that training new ways of being and teaching, and i immediately incorporated those learnings into my teaching and my practice on and off the mat.
i followed that up with a teacher training in yoga trance dance and will soon be traveling to los angeles for another two-week yoga immersion with shiva rea. i have discovered, through mentors and teachers, that those answers we seek are already within us, and that yoga can be one of the many doorways to our true self.
today, i am constantly experimenting and challenging myself, and my students, not only under the influence of my early teachers, but also of those who have shifted my approach, my feelings, my thoughts, and my passion for yoga. today, i no longer struggle with my classes. by embracing the universal energy that is all around us, my classes and my practice naturally flow.
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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.
 side plank / vasisthasana
benefits
- strengthens the arms, belly, and legs
- stretches and strengthens the wrists
- improves sense of balance
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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.
 joanne jee
i have been practicing yoga at tranquil space bethesda for just six short months. before that, i that took a class here and there, but none felt quite right and my search for a yoga class continued. last winter, i was thrilled to learn that a "new" yoga studio would open in bethesda and eagerly awaited its grand opening. since my first class in january, i have been hooked!
the primary reason i sought out yoga was the physical benefits — i hoped to achieve greater strength and improved flexibility. practicing at tranquil space, i have come to appreciate that there is so much more to yoga. stepping on the mat is a welcome escape from the all-too-hectic pace of life. i know that once i step on the mat, i can just be, but for me, this is easier said than done. staying present in the moment, to keep my mind from racing and thinking about what else i can/should be doing has been a great challenge. i am working on this not only during class, but also beyond the mat, learning to appreciate where i am in other aspects of my life.
i am so glad to be a part of tranquil space and i am looking forward to continuing my yoga practice for a long, long time. thank you, siobhan and everyone at tranquil space, for becoming "my" yoga studio, sharing the lessons of yoga, and yes, helping to improve my strength and flexibility.
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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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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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