KIMBERLY WILSON, AUTHOR - HIP TRANQUIL CHICK
Jun 22, 2008
$35 each paid in advance or $40 at the door
Kimberly Wilson is a teacher, author, activist, entrepreneur and designer. She is the creative director and founder of tranquil space yoga which has grown into a socially conscious studio with three locations. Inspiring women to lead a chic, creative, and conscious life is close to her heart. She holds a masters degree in women's studies, penned Hip Tranquil Chick: A guide to life on and off the yoga mat, serves as a mentor to college girls, and launched the tranquil space foundation which assists girls in finding their inner voice through yoga, creativity, and leadership. She has produced three yoga cds and designs the TranquiliT luxe lifestyle collection using eco-friendly fabrics. Her work has been featured in WashingtonPost, Daily Candy, Washingtonian, Fit Yoga, and Yoga Journal.
Hip Tranquil Chick ("hip-tra[ng]-kw&l-'chik), n., A woman who weaves her practice of yoga and love of all things fabulous into a hip and tranquil lifestyle. A hip tranquil chick juggles a busy life with grace, gives of her resources, puts her best face (and foot) forward, nurtures herself with compassionate care, exudes her signature style, and lights up the room with her presence. She weaves all of these great characteristics rolled into one fun-loving, chic, and
conscious chick!
GET YOUR YOGA ON (11-1pm): Celebrate the joy of yoga through delightful sequencing that focuses on breath, creativity, and movement. Savor this invigorating flow that covers you from head to toe, awakens the spirt, and takes you deeper internally. This journey is accompanied by groovy hip hop and inspiring chillout tunes. Best for late beginner to advanced students.
YIN YOGA (2-4pm): Join Kimberly for the perfectly slow and deep practice of holding floor poses for up to five minutes at a time. With an emphasis on the connective tissues of the hips, thighs, pelvis, and lower spine, it is the ideal compliment to the more muscular, or "yang," forms of yoga such as vinyasa. Savor drawing your awareness away from your muscles and deeper into your bones to experience a strong sense of calm and opening. We'll end with a yummy slow flow and meditation.
BOOK SIGNING TEA/TRUNK SHOW (4-5pm):
Savor all things tranquil with a brief complimentary reading and tea in celebration of Kimberly's book, Hip Tranquil Chick. Sip on tea and savor cookies while enjoying a private sale and 15% discount on the TranquiliT clothing collection, made with eco-friendly fabrics such as bamboo, soy, and organic cotton, and mingle off the mat with fellow yogis.
This Book Signing/Trunk Show is a FREE event. We have copies of "Hip Tranquil Chick" so pick your copy up today, read it and bring it in for Kimberly to sign!