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“the birds know that hope
is born again, long before
the promise of flowers.”
~ danna faulds
may has always held a special meaning for me, mainly because my birthday falls in it, as does my mom's. with hers just two days after mine i always thought that i was particularly special. we also know that mothers' day is in may and in the troy household it also meant my parents' anniversary. this year they will be celebrating 42 years — you go, mom and dad! so, may was a busy month when i was growing up in that there was lots to celebrate.
as i come into may 2006, i know that i still have a lot to celebrate. not only my birthday, my fabulous mom's, mothers' day, my parents' 42nd anniversary, and the wonderful yogis that share their time with me, but also the start of my marriage with my wonderful new husband, marco. he has been my best friend and biggest supporter for six years now and i feel very lucky to have him in my life.
have you taken some time recently to show your gratitude to those closest to you? mothers' day is this month and those of us blessed with our moms still with us have the time to show our love and thanks to her. no one is perfect but when we have a bad day we tend to lash out at those close to us. when you are having a good day, do you share that "good feeling" with those close to you too?
share your joy even if you have no idea why you feel that joy, because i am sure we can think of one too many times when we have "shared" our anger or annoyance with our spouse/partner, mom, dad, children, and friends. so instead of feeling bad, let it go. try to be more aware of how you are interacting with those around you, don't judge or bottle those dark feelings, but notice them, accept that they are a part of you too, then move on. most importantly, allow the good ones flow out too.
 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.
- use your class pass at either bethesda or dupont studio!
- take an hour yoga break during the week with one of our noon weekday classes:
- mondays: yoga 1
- thursdays: yoga 1
- fridays: yoga 2
- $13 to drop in or use your pass!
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- our new telephone number is 301.654.yoga (9642).
- we have loads of inspiring lifestyle and yoga workshops scheduled:
- restorative yoga: saturday, may 6, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. give yourself a special treat by rejuvenated before all the summer fun.
- arm balances and inversions: come explore how wonderful turning your world upside can be! saturday, may 13, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- newbie yogi workshop: learn the basics of a vinyasa yoga 1 class, saturday, may 20, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- set up a tranquil space bethesda account! see the front desk to leave a credit in your account to deduct class passes, towel rental, water, purchases, etc.
- yogi appreciation week, may 1 to 7. get 10% off your boutique purchase and when you purchase a 6-class pass or higher.
- view our home at 7475 wisconsin ave.:
- 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 claudia zambrano.
- congratulations to the fabulous level 1 teacher trainees! amy, akiko, denise, gretchen, joann, macey, mitzi, shana and yukari.
- congratulations to yogi of the month crista on her new niece.
| - welcome to benjamin edward, born to yogis andra and gregory chernack!
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 marianne leal
every time i step onto my yoga mat, i consider it a sacred space. it's a place where i can feel centered, peaceful and whole. it's a place to surrender to my own beauty and magic, where i can feel graceful and open to grace . . . a moving meditation . . . my practice becomes a prayer where i can wrap my breath around the pose and infuse my body with spirit and joy. yoga is a celebration of the way the body moves..a celebration of the breath . . . this is what i hope i to bring to my students and my classes when i ask them to open their hearts, find the joy within the pose and as they practice, to turn the corners of the mouth . . . up!
~ namaste
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.
 half moon / ardha chandrasana
benefits
- strengthens the abdomen, ankles, thighs, buttocks, and spine
- stretches the groins, hamstrings and calves, shoulders, chest, and spine
- improves coordination and sense of balance
- helps relieve stress
- improves digestion
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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.
 crista kazmiroski
it was almost eight years ago when i first went with a co-worker to check out a yoga class in baltimore. savasana consisted of the instructor telling us to imagine ourselves to be "loose jell-o" that would "melt into the floor." yoga has been a constant in my life ever since.
i've lived in four different places and held three different jobs since then, which albeit stressful, has enabled me to experience different yoga styles, practice with unique and inspiring instructors and learn many valuable lessons along the way. i can't even imagine my life without yoga now. friends find it interesting that i take such joy in standing on my head, my parents' dog loves that down-dog puts me in just the perfect place for doggie-kisses, and a favorite pastime is watching little kids just naturally put themselves into yoga poses. in my professional life as a psychiatric nurse i find i frequently need yoga's grounding and emotionally calming effects in order to be the best i can for my patients. often a co-worker will comment after an intense shift, "crista, need yoga class tonight?"
sure, i frequently still get twisted up and feel like i can't tell my left from my right on some days (as siobhan knows), but learning to be ok with where you are at any given moment is one of yoga's lessons that carries far beyond the mat. it's also very helpful for me to remind myself of this when doing hip openers of any type. thanks to tranquil space bethesda for its part in my ongoing yoga journey! namaste
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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 may 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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