Hip Tranquil Chick A Guide to Life On and Off the Yoga Mat
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This book is dedicated to the many teachers who have
shared their wisdom with me since kindergarten, the
students I’ve met since my yoga teaching journey began,
my amazing team at Tranquil Space, my tranquil beau,
Tim Mooney, and my hip muse, Sir Louis the Pug.
Contents
Introduction
Hip Tranquil Chick Quiz
Hip Tranquil Chick Manifesto
Part I: Yoga on the Mat
Chapter 1 Personalized Practice: Create a passionate yoga practice
Chapter 2 Sensational Sequences: 7 yoga sequences for the hip chick
Chapter 3 Moral Code Musings: Yoga philosophy in modern girl lingo
Part II: Yoga off the Mat
Inner Chic
Chapter 4 Visionary Value: Infuse your life with a value-led vision
Chapter 5 Self-Nurturing Survival: Discover the art of being selfish
Chapter 6 Creative Connection: Nourish your inner artist
Outer Chic
Chapter 7 Refined Relations: Sexy socializing and community culture
Chapter 8 Professional Prosperity: Consciously carve your career path
Chapter 9 Financial Finesse: Establish mindful money management
Combo Chic
Chapter 10 Signature Style: Clothing and accessory must-haves for the
yogini
Chapter 11 Soulful Surroundings: Design an oasis at home and work
Chapter 12 Savvy Social Consciousness: Expand your global mind-set
Hip Tranquil Chick ChariTea Signature Soirée
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
What lies before us and what lies behind us is
nothing compared to what lies within us.
—RALPH WALDO EMERSON
T ranquil Space began not quite a decade ago in my one-bedroom
apartment on the outskirts of an artsy Dupont Circle neighborhood.
There was little to no yoga to be found in Washington, D.C. It was an edgy
thing to do, not receiving the interest or respect it now commands. I was
working as a paralegal, reading The Artist’s Way, and seeking a more
creative way of life, longing for kindred spirits, and hoping that they existed
in D.C. . . . buthow to find them?
With visions of special strangers huddled around my fireplace, drinking
tea, doing yoga, and connecting, I began hanging fliers around Dupont. This
was a BIG step, I realize now, but it felt so natural at the time. Inviting
strangers into one’s living room is not a habit I recommend, but my faith in
the practice of yoga and my desire for community demanded it. Surprises
continued to come my way: the joy of brewing a homemade batch of chai
for every class, the excitement of watching students’ eyes light up when
they truly felt a pose, the pleasure yoga was bringing to people who met
through class, the love with which I approached the business. With a
psychology degree and no clue about business, I began with a focus on the
special details: ribbons wrapped around inspirational quotes that greeted the
students on their mats, aromatic candles, a blazing fire to welcome students,
chai served in porcelain teacups, homemade business cards and brochures. I
loved putting time into making people feel nurtured. I wanted students to
walk into class and feel welcomed and accepted, not judged. I especially
wanted women to find a safe space to work with their bodies, develop a
sense of empowerment, and realize the importance of taking steps toward
their idealized life. Thus Tranquil Space began.
We have grown beyond my wildest dreams. I am constantly amazed by
the sacred souls I’ve met, which would never have happened had I not hung
up that first neighborhood flier. The reason I started the studio has been an
important reflection of mine since the very first class. With the weaving
together of trunk shows, vibrant studio décor, lifestyle-focused “off the
mat” workshops, TranquiliT clothing collection, various charities, and my
writing, I love seeing the evolution of my vision to offer more tranquility
into the lives of others, particularly women.
I truly believe that yoga for the sake of yoga is powerful, but not as
powerful as sprinkling it throughout one’s lifestyle. Yoga serves as my
catalyst, my core, that place I turn to when my world is spinning. I was
drawn to it for the healing powers that it provided mentally and physically.
How extraordinary to actually spend time connecting to the body,
surrendering the mind, pushing the edges of comfort, while also honoring
limitations!
How many of us say, “Oh, I’d love to do such and such, but now just
isn’t the right time”? NOW is the time to begin taking steps to create what
you desire. Life is lived by stepping strategically outside one’s comfort
zone to head in the direction of one’s dreams. This direction is not without
mistakes, drama, or sometimes failure, but it is filled with authenticity
because you are DOING, in addition to dreaming.
The Hip Tranquil Chick
Yoga is a lifestyle—full of mean reds, paramours, and deep twists. Hip
tranquil chickness is a movement to live in a way that shines. After all, that
is why we are here: to shine as brightly and boldly as possible. The mission
of a hip tranquil chick is to incorporate hipness and tranquility into all
aspects of life.
Hip = your external presentation: fun, fashion, frivolity.
Tranquil = your internal world: the savvy substance behind the style.
Chick = your energy: joie de vivre.
The hip tranquil chick is a swanky girl-on-the-go looking for some
tranquility along the way. She juggles a busy life with grace, lives her
practice, makes time for thoughtful gestures, gives of her resources, lights
up a room with her presence. She embodies a passion for life. She lives in a
mindful, conscientious manner that helps spread true tranquility. She is the
girl we aspire to be.
How to Use this Book
Hip Tranquil Chick is divided into “on the mat” and “off the mat” sections.
“On the mat” explains yoga philosophy with examples of modern girl
scenarios where these principles can be applied, and explains the styles and
benefits of yoga. This section also offers seven yoga sequences to help the
modern diva cope, such as “Breathe Your Way to Tranquility” and
“Energizing Sun Salutes.” Instructions are geared to the most basic
beginner. No yoga experience is necessary, only yoga curiosity. The “on the
mat” section helps grow your understanding of yoga and its relevance to
leading a full life, and shares ways to use yoga to transform a hurried,
imbalanced lifestyle.
“Off the mat” explores nine ways to become more fabulously composed
through taking yoga concepts, such as introspection, strength, and
flexibility, into daily life. These lifestyle chapters are divided into Inner
Chic, Outer Chic, and Combo Chic and reveal which fashion must-haves
turn your on-the-mat wear into on-the-town style, how you can curb retail-
therapy debt, how strategic soirée throwing creates community, and how
you can practice social consciousness. This section addresses many modern
girl situations and offers inspiring ways to live your dreams by taking small
steps, asking yourself the right questions, and creating your own reality.
Each chapter ends with “Savvy Sources” to read, listen, or visit, along
with supportive “Omwork” to help you explore the concepts further. This
book is a tool for bringing tranquility into the various chapters of your life.
Read the book from the very beginning or choose the chapters that you’re
most drawn to and dive in.
Think of Hip Tranquil Chick as the modern girl’s bible to living life with
a fusion of fashion, passion, and consciousness. Relish the notion that you
are growing when you step onto the mat and out your front door each day.
Honor the intentions and dedications that you create. Begin each day with
the one-pointed focus we seek in yoga, and end each day in gratitude.
Explore your unlimited potential—the first step to embodying yoga as a
lifestyle. Let your practice be as unique as you are. Embrace the teachings,
hold on to what resonates with you, and continue to live your life one pose
at a time. Namaste.
Hip Tranquil Chick Quiz
Hip Tranquil Chick (hip-tra[ng]-kwel-’chik) n., A woman who weaves her
practice of yoga and love of all things fabulous into a hip and tranquil
lifestyle.
Y ou know you’re a hip tranquil chick if you answer yes to the
following:
1. Do you dream of doing big things?
2. Do you long for balance while maintaining your bustling social life?
3. Is thinking globally and serving others important to you?
4. Would you never dream of leaving home without lip gloss?
5. Is yoga, in one of its many forms, a must-have piece of your lifestyle?
6. Is creativity as important to you as breathing?
7. Are you striving to be a savvy, girly, empowered woman?
8. Are kitten heels, a long strand of faux pearls, a little black dress, and the
perfect bamboo yoga pants staples in your wardrobe?
9. Do you love throwing cheap chic soirées in your swanky surroundings?
10. Is your vision to lead a mindfully extravagant life?
Hip Tranquil Chick Manifesto
L ive fully, seek serenity, laugh often, tread mindfully, savor simplicity,
love passionately, think globally, exude creativity, treasure tranquility.
As a Hip Tranquil Chick, I, ______________________________, promise
to:
• create a vision for my life
• nourish my inner artist through constant creativity
• breathe through challenges
• consciously carve my career path
• host savvy soirées to expand my community
• mindfully manage my money
• design an oasis to nurture my soul at home and work
• indulge in socially conscious actions
• exude my signature style with a dash of flair
• challenge myself daily
• seek opportunity and express gratitude
• serve as an inspiration to others
• nurture my relationships daily
• surround myself with candles, flowers, and positive pals
• nourish my body with oodles of water, fresh fruit, and whole grains
• schedule herbal tea sipping, bathtub soaking, and journal writing
• find inspiration in the mundane
• practice yoga gracefully on and off the mat
I did not come to yoga
to stretch. I came to live.
—MAYA BREUER
Part I
Yoga on the Mat
Yoga on the mat is where the lifestyle
practice begins for hip tranquil chicks
searching for more in their lives.
By connecting inward through the
physical practice of yoga, you begin
to see the profound effects on your
life off the mat. Let’s jump in and
enjoy what unfolds.
Chapter 1
Personalized Practice
create a passionate yoga practice
Each pose is new every day, and each day every pose can teach something
new. —JUDITH LASATER
I took my first yoga class a decade ago while living in the mountains of
Colorado, and was immediately smitten. The concentration on breath, the
encouragement to listen to my body, and the powerful poses lured me into
this ancient practice. Finally, I’d found something that not only
strengthened my body but also nourished my soul and helped me tame that
oh-so-busy mind.
Yoga translates as “union,” and that’s why there is such an emphasis on
the balance between the mind, body, and spirit. The practice of yoga
expands well beyond the physical postures, or asanas, that it is most
associated with in the West. Originating in India about five thousand years
ago, this practice has become increasingly popular in the Western world,
and many modern girls are turning to it to stay sane.
When the Indian sage Patanjali wrote the fundamental teachings of yoga,
the Yoga Sutras, more than two thousand years ago, he emphasized that the
aim of yoga is to quiet the fluctuations of the mind and to create an internal
stillness. The Yoga Sutras outline meditation, practice, and philosophy,
helping practitioners connect to their inner voice and find a state of balance.
In this way, yoga leads to tranquility—found through reining in our busy
minds and opening up our tired bodies. In today’s chaotic world, who needs
this more than the modern girl? We are trying to do it all, have it all, and
savor a dose of spirituality at the same time.
Do I Have to Be Celibate, Flexible, or Forgo My Martinis?
Yoga is about balance, not abstinence. Anyone can start a yoga practice
—young, old, male, female, Mormon, or Muslim. Through the practice
of yoga you become more flexible and may cut down on your martini
consumption, but it’s all about doing things consciously and in
moderation. Your yoga practice is fun and is to be enjoyed fully, just
like your fabulous life.
Why Yoga?
The benefits of starting a personalized yoga practice run the gamut from
getting physically toned to feeling more spiritually centered, emotionally
healthy, and mentally focused. All you need to start this life-changing
practice is the desire to try something new or, if you are already practicing,
to incorporate yoga into a luxe lifestyle that exudes a chic consciousness. A
leopard-print yoga mat or the latest form-fitting, figure-flattering yoga
ensemble is not necessary—though I personally find that looking and
feeling my best while practicing yoga is always a plus. What you really
need is the willingness to let yoga connect to your mind and body to help
you add balance and tranquility to your already very full life. Just as yoga
challenges you with new poses and provides variations on old ones through
the integration of the lessons learned on the mat, you develop the
confidence, flexibility, and strength to challenge yourself with new
experiences off the mat.
When I started doing asana, the yoga postures, I had a very strong
feeling of many unnecessary things dropping away. —PATRICIA
SULLIVAN
