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 gratitude
that is a word that goes with
the month of november and
thanksgiving. i feel like it is
a bit cheesy to bring this up
but i think we all need
reminding to be grateful for
what we have and for the people
in our lives. especially for our
families. now for some of us
family does not necessarily mean
our blood relatives. it can mean
your close friends too. whatever
your definition of family, be
grateful they are there.
we tend to take our families for
granted. we assume they will
always be there when we need
them and isn’t that the point of
a family? the problem comes when
we don’t show gratitude for that
support which can then bring
resentment. in general we tend
to be nicer to strangers then to
our family. when we are stressed
or tired we all tend to “snap”
at our family but that same mood
and face an acquaintance we will
more than likely be very
respectful.
now my husband will say, "if i
can’t just be myself with you
who can i be myself with?" i do
understand that thinking but it
is when we only show that
grumpy/unpleasant side and never
apologize for it that our close
relationships suffer.
gathering with our families for
holidays like thanksgiving can
be stressful but try to take
your yoga practice to these
gatherings. focus on your breath
as you notice the irritation
rise, notice also are you in the
present moment or have you been
transported back in time? then
find something about the
particular source that you are
grateful for. we all have a
specific “dance” that we enter
when we interact with our
families, for me and one family
member (i had this realization
in college) it was small talk
then an argument. when i
realized this pattern or "dance"
i was the one who had to change
the steps. it was hard and a bit
bumpy but now we have a much
better relationship and i can
actual discuss what is going on
in my life and no argument
ensues.
so, i encourage you to use
gratitude as a sort of theme for
november and be sure your
gratitude extends to those
closest to you. they may drive
you crazy at times but then
again you probably drive them
crazy too. thank goodness my
husband is willing to put up
with me as much as i am willing
to put up with him!
many blessings to you and your
families,
siobhan troy-carranza
join us on thanksgiving day for
a charity yoga class (10:00 to
11:30 a.m.) to benefit bethesda
cares, a local group that feeds
the homeless throughout the
year.
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visit our website
for up to date information
on our classes, teachers,
and enlightening events.
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join us for some new
classes:
- join geri
on tuesdays
mornings, 6:45 a.m.,
for our sunrise
express class
which runs until
november 13.
- end your weekend
with slow flow
restorative at
5:30 p.m. sundays
with michelle.
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we have our
storybook yoga
class for 3 to 5 yr
olds on thursdays at
1:15 p.m. and our
teen yoga
class on thursdays
at 4:30 p.m.
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thanksgiving week
schedule:
wednesday,
november 21
12:00 p.m.
express
5:15 p.m.
express
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thursday,
november 22
10:00 a.m. -
charity yoga
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friday,
november 23
12:00 p.m.
express
5:15 p.m.
express
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saturday,
november 24
9:00 a.m.
yoga 1
10:30 a.m.
yoga 2
12:00 p.m.
yoga 1 |
sunday,
november 25
10:30 a.m.
yoga 1
12:00 p.m.
open flow
5:30 p.m.
slow flow
restorative
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check you status of
your current pass, purchase
a new one and you can
cancel your reservation
for class up to 30 minutes
before the start.
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looking to add more
yoga to your life but
not sure how to fund
it? we are looking for
studio assistants to
great our fabulous yogis,
earn free yoga, discounts
on the boutique and
workshop. email
andrea@tranquilspacebethesda.com
for details.
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yogi appreciation week is
november 20 to 27, so enjoy 10% class pass purchases & items in our
boutique! |
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if you refer a friend who purchases
a pass and you have a current
pass you get a
free class just let
the front desk know.
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your class pass is good at
bethesda,
dupont and
arlington.
just let the front desk know
where you purchased your
pass. if you want to sign up
online for a class, please
remember that you can only
sign up at the studio where
you purchased your pass.
- join us for these inspiring
lifestyle and yoga workshops:
- family yoga
(ages 10–12), saturday,
november 17
- yin yoga workshop,
sunday, november 18
- family yoga
(ages 3-5), sunday,
november 25
- family yoga
(ages 6-9), sunday,
november 25
- yoga for anxiety,
saturday, december 1
mark you calendar for
december 15 to
celebrate the holidays with
us from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
during our
holiday trunk show and party!
If you have a creative side
and would like to showcase
your goods please email
tj@tranquilspacebethesda.com.
at our dupont studio
- join us on friday,
november 23 for a
special musical evening
with world-renowned
kirtan artist
bhagavan das.
advance ticket purchase
suggested. tickets
available online
or at the studio. $20.
- community celebration:
our way to celebrate tranquil
space bethesda yogis' honors
and developments! please share your celebrations
with us by emailing
newsletter@tranquilspacebethesda.com.
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good luck to yogini
crista kazmiroski
who is getting married
this month!
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welcome to new teacher
jenni pfeiffer
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congratulations to
yogis rajendrani
and gautam
on the birth of
their son, arhaat,
on october 19th
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 jo
an kester
as a kid during the time (brief)
i was in gymnastics there wasn't
much that came naturally – i
wasn't very strong, i wasn't
very flexible, but i wasn't bad
at balance – so the balance beam
rapidly became my favorite part
of class. recently at a workshop
by doug swenson he mentioned
different people use different
traits – depending on what their
strengths are – more than
others. if we are flexible we
may need to use less strength or
vs. versa. if we have good
balance perhaps we can use less
technique. he sees an interplay
of strength, flexibility,
balance, technique and
confidence play out in each
different person depending on
their body type and experience.
of course all of these aspects
can improve over time, but
thinking about what areas you
are best at and rely on the most
heavily can be an interesting
self discovery – on and off the
mat. having broken my toe this
summer i became hyper aware of
my balance. something that had
been a strength wasn't there for
me as i had relied on it in the
past. it can be funny how we put
bits of our own identity into
our strengths and weakness. i
had to face a challenge i wasn't
used too. "sure i have tight
hamstrings – but balance –
balance is something i am good
at!" my 'yoga' practice for much
of the summer was taking a deep
breath and letting go of what
"what i could do before" in a
yoga pose off the mat -
admitting i needed a ride to the
bus stop or other help. as my
toe is healing and my balance
comes back it is amazing to see
how resilient our bodies can be.
it is also good to come back
into my yoga practice with a
firmer sense of what my
naturally weaker areas are –
both the physical and the mental
ones.
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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.
 garudasana (eagle)
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benefits
- strengthens and stretches the ankles & calves
- stretches the thighs, hips, shoulders, & upper back
- improves concentration
- 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.
 linda
o’hare
i am so thrilled and
lucky to have found
tranquil space bethesda.
when i first came to
tranquil space bethesda,
i was feeling very
stressed from my
constantly busy
schedule. i was looking
for yoga classes to help
me relax and calm
myself. i have been
practicing yoga for a
year now and have found
that i am better able to
relax and deal with my
stressful days. the
flexible class schedule
fits in perfectly with
my busy life. i like the
options of the class
passes to meet my
schedule for that
particular month. the
teachers are very
professional and
encouraging. i find that
the space is calming and
comfortable, and the
readings are
inspirational. in
addition, the workshops
are fun, informative and
interesting. the yoga
classes have brought
more calm and peace in
my life. it’s easy for
me to come to practice
knowing how relaxed and
centered my mind will be
afterwards. it’s been a
great experience. thanks
to everyone who makes
this possible.
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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.
 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
acupuncture coming soon!
 meet
a treatment therapist:
stacy
krogh
stacy offers therapeutic swedish
and deep tissue massage at
tranquil space bethesda.
therapeutic massage involves the
manipulation of muscles and
tendons in order to effect
various benefits, such as
improved circulation, reduced
stress, improved joint
flexibility and reduced scar
tissue formation, and is greatly
enhanced via thorough and
thoughtful communication between
the therapist and the client.
massage can be a key element in
maintaining balance in our
modern lives. stacy received her
training at the local potomac
massage training institute, has
worked there as an assistant
teacher in deep tissue
technique, and is nationally
certified. she looks forward to
interacting with a wide variety
of clients at tranquil space
bethesda.
most services are available at tranquil
space bethesda. for additional information,
or to schedule an appointment, please
email
spa@tranquilspacebethesda.com.
please note that to cancel an appointment
and not be charged, we need 24 hours
notice.
 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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7475 wisconsin ave, suite
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