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 "the
courageous thing to do may be to
run or walk, or it may be to
stand your ground. what is
important to remember is that we
must maintain our compassion.
whether we stand our ground or
turn and run, we don’t need to
let hate and malice have their
way with us. compassion can be
present in any situation."
- spiritual journeys along the
yellow brick road by darren john
main
these days it seems to get
harder and harder to maintain
compassion in every situation,
but maybe people have always
felt that way. i try to practice
standing my ground, of course
there are times that i should
but it is easier to let someone
else have their way. the problem
is later i either am annoyed at
myself and/or resent the other
person. when it would be better
served to have compassion for
myself, realize the choice i
made and learn from it.
as far as running or walking
away there have been many times
that i have done just that and
it was the smart choice. but to
then also maintain compassion in
a situation that you feel
threatened or vulnerable? that
can be the most challenging
thing in my opinion we can ask
of ourselves. but if our journey
on our path was smooth sailing i
guess we would not learn very
much and i do believe we are all
here to learn. the purpose of
each of our lives is to learn
but, as i have said before, we
probably don’t know what the
lessons are meant to teach us.
the lessons are different for
each of us and while in the
midst of a challenging situation
to then remember to have
compassion for ourselves and
others…
well, take a deep breath and
know that when we show
compassion we do impact those
around us. you may not see that
impact immediately but what goes
around comes around and in your
next “lesson” you will then
experience compassion from
someone else. so, for your
halloween month let your treat
for yourself and others be to
show compassion no matter the
situation.
namaste
siobhan troy-carranza
expand your knowledge of yoga by
joining siobhan for
level 1 teacher training
starts october 27th
see
website for details
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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:
sunrise express,
tuesdays - 10/9 to
11/13 -6:45 to 7:45
a.m.
slow flow
restorative,
sundays 5:30 p.m.
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teen yoga series
starts october 4!
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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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we will plant
72 trees for the class passes purchased this month.
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think pink: in honor of breast cancer awareness, we're
thinking pink all month and offering 15% off on ALL pink items! for
all pink goodies sold in the tranquiliT boutique during october,
tranquil space bethesda will make a donation to
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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.
- your class pass is good
at bethesda & dupont; 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:
- a beginner’s mind:
an introduction to
meditation: saturday,
october 6
- jump into yoga 2:
saturday, october 13
- jivamukti yoga
workshop: sunday,
october 14
- newbie yogi
workshop: sunday,
october 21
- fall level 1
teacher training:
starts october 27
at our dupont studio
- join us as we welcome master teacher doug swenson for his 3rd
annual tranquil space visit october 19-21.
sign up for 1 or all 3 of doug's workshops now!
- 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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congratulations to
yogini bridget
dongarra on the
birth of her baby girl
patricia!
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good luck to teacher
joann kester on taking
on her new role at
dupont as lead studio
manager. don’t worry you
will still see her
teaching at bethesda!
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yogini
julie belgard
welcomed nathaniel
austin on 9/21,
congratulations!
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 tim
smith
do i am honored to have been
chosen as team player of the
month and to be a part of the
tranquil space community. i was
introduced to tranquil space
bethesda by geri smith, a
teacher at the studio who also
happens to be my wife. before
coming to tranquil space
bethesda, i was a long-time
practitioner of the martial
arts. i began studying karate
when i was eight years old. the
school was very modest, with
classes being conducted in the
basement of the instructor’s
house. nevertheless, besides
outstanding instruction that
school unquestionably had "it"—a
certain indescribable
quality—and i continued studying
there until i left for college.
during the nearly two decades
that have since passed, i have
tried many other schools and
have come to realize just how
elusive that quality is.
geri had been encouraging me to
try yoga at tranquil space for
quite some time, and i finally
relented about six months ago.
i’m glad i did. the classes at
tranquil space bethesda are
wonderfully challenging, the
teachers are excellent, and the
fellow yogis are a treat to be
around. i was thrilled to become
a studio assistant a few months
after starting so i could give
back to the studio in a more
meaningful way. thank you to
siobhan and to everyone in the
tranquil space community for
making this studio such a great
place to work and to practice. i
am happy to say that tranquil
space bethesda certainly has
"it."
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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.
 arda
matsyendrasana (twist)
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benefits
- stretches the shoulders, hips, and neck
- energizes the spine
- stimulates the digestive fire in the belly
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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.
 laurette
harvey
i’m very happy that i
found tranquil space
bethesda. i had been
searching for a long
time to find a yoga
practice to match my
schedule needs, not even
imagining that there
could be one that would
be such a great fit. so,
since january i’ve been
happily re-entering the
practice of yoga. i love
the fact that you can
attend any class, any
time since in my life
that arrangement is the
only one that can work
for now! everyone i’ve
met is supportive and
skilled in helping
develop a yoga that
strengthens the body and
calms and centers the
mind. the space and
ambiance of the candles,
music and readings are
all details that i love
for my spirit. i feel
very blessed to have
found this home for my
practice. i am deeply
grateful and happy.
thanks so all who make
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
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
advance 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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