attention all HTCs with pups or a love of pups, please join us on saturday, may 10 from 3-4:30 at rose park (23 & p street) for some yoga in the park. i'll lead a 1-hour practice while the pups play and dine on special complimentary treats from doggie style bakery. the fee is $10 to benefit washington humane society who will have their adoption van there at our 4th annual doga in the park event!

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the dust continues to settle and my inbox continues to grow. however, we're all in good spirits and delighted to be in our new home. below are photos of our new haven: tea bar + boutique, along with photos from our move. more to come . . .

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If you are in the DC area on May 17th, please join us for the grand opening soiree for our beautiful new 17th Street studio from 6-9pm. If you'd like to help get the word out, check out this page where we have some fun graphics available for you to use on your website or blog.

I hope to see you there! More details here, and rsvp here! Merci beaucoup!

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if nothing ever changed, there'd by no butterflies ~ author unknown

while leading a retreat in costa rica last summer, we went to a popular butterfly garden and for the first time i saw a caterpiller emerge from its cocoon into a wet, wobbly butterfly. its next phase was to dry out its wings so it could fly. a truly remarkable sight.

since 1999 when tranquil space began, i have felt like a caterpiller on numerous occasions, struggling to dry my wings and fly. as we embark on this exciting new journey, i return to the image of the wet, wobbly butterfly. change is always scary, sexy, risky, and a constant state despite continual resistance to it.

in buddhism, the concept of impermanence is a gentle reminder that so much of suffering is brought on by resisting change. nothing is our lives is unchanging – our thoughts, emotions, work, relationships. so why the struggle and grasping for continual control? why do we stay in the cocoon?

as tranquil space embarks on its next phase in our newly constructed home on 17th street, i am watching with anticipation as our team and yoga community adjusts to all the changes. some sexy, some scary, and some risky – all a part of the continual flow of life. in college i read that we regret more the things we don’t do than the things we do do. that statement serves as a gentle reminder every time i question emerging from a comfortable cocoon.

it is with extreme gratitude that i write this muse and i partake in this upcoming change. i thank you for supporting the mission of tranquil space during our many manifestions. may our new phase offer room for us all to spread our wings and fly. i look forward to celebrating with you at our grand opening soiree on may 17.

posted by kimberly wilson @ 10:15 PM | 3 comments

whew, this is my first time to sit down for a few minutes since the move began. it has gone incredibly smoothly thanks to the dedication and contribution of a few amazing team players. i'm truly honored for the "above and beyondness" that some people offered during a few very long days. the response by yogis and the local community has been overwhelmingly positive. i'm so excited to be in our new home and to practice, teach, and work in such a beautiful, spacious setting. since life was put on hold for the past week, i look forward to doing a little grocery shopping, mail reading, journal writing, and overall life organization within the next few days. thank you for your kind thoughts, generous e-mails, and warm vibes. i plan to share photos and be back to a routine shortly. namaste.

posted by kimberly wilson @ 11:14 AM | 6 comments

i got a call from our contractor this morning that we had passed our final inspection. woo-hoo. i can't believe how smooth this process has been considering what we had to work with. it looks like we're set to open on friday.

tonight is our final class on p street, followed by a farewell to p street tea from 8-9 (all invited and i'll have homebaked cookies), and a late night of packing. the next few days will be one big blur but i hope to share photos and stories if space permits. thank you for all your well wishes. it's exciting to see something come to fruition that started in february 2007!

attached is our new 17th street schedule. it's really purple but transferred to this funky shade in the upload. come see us!

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one of my dearest friends (and yogi of tranquil space since one of my first living room classes) had a goal to stand on her head by her 40th birthday. we met about six times over the past few months to practice headstand and see her amazing progress. this photo was taken on her birthday on a san francisco sidewalk. she practiced nightly for months despite an insane work and travel schedule. go m.h. sooooo proud of you!

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guest house by rumi

Happy rainy Monday in DC!

The weekend was spent shopping for must-haves before opening and recovering from this crazy bout of "allergies." Mama is in Virginia so she'll be here early evening. Not sure where we're gonna put the sweet thing!

I hope you had a delightful weekend and are enjoying this lovely spring rain. Perfect for snuggling up in layers with a good cup of tea and book nearby!

Last night we had a special sneak peek into the new space with our teachers. During a mini-practice, I read this poem which really speaks to me as a reminder about our role as teachers and practitioners of yoga. Please enjoy:

This being human is a guest house
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

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