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Travel Tips

As fellow jetsetters, we believe in the importance of traveling in a tranquil way. The biggest dilemma after setting up an auto-reply, changing your voicemail message, and confirming reservations is figuring out what to pack. We’ve put together a list of our our favorite tranquility-inducing treats for the modern girl's suitcase:

	Travel goodies:
		Scented candle : lavender or lilac are our favorites. Look for the small tin ones for easy transport! Pick up matches from the hotel lobby or a restaurant along the way.
		Rosebud salve : reduces hair frizzies, soothes lips, relieves dry skin, and smells divine
		Eyepillow : soothes tired, jetlagged eyes
		Tea bags : bring some of your favorite herbal blend for a relaxing time in the air.
		Bath treats : for soaking in a tub after an afternoon playing tourist
	Favorite pair of jeans
	Shoes: Comfy slip-ons (or flip-flops), kitten heels, and shoes for activity Swimsuit: don't be left out if the hotel has a pool or hot tub…
	Journal and plenty of pens to record your thoughts
	Wrinkle-free, comfy, chic clothing: this is where the TranquiliT collection rocks. Pair your cardi-shawl over your favorite cami with jeans or gaucho pants. Pair your sleeveless tunic over capri pants or jeans and kitten heels. Pair ruched top over your foldover pant for a trendy look that carries you into the evening. Your cap tunic or cross front tunic is precious over leggings coupled with flip-flops or colorful Pumas for a very casual look. Below we give you what we travel with, enough pieces to look and feel good all week, and they all fit in a carry-on!
	Flair-filled accessories: chandelier earrings, long skinny scarves, silver hoops, TranquiliT capelet/skirt, colorful handbag, chunky necklace, and headbands (go a long way for those not-so-fabulous hair days!)
	Reading material: Bring at least two powerful books to motivate and inspire
	iPod: A luxury well worth having with you
	Yoga mat: keep from slipping on hotel carpet during down dog
	Newbie Yogi or Get Your Yoga On CD : to help you unwind after a long day
	Our ‘suitcase collection’ can get you through a week of museuming, beaching, black tie cocktail parties, or even all three.
	Throw. Keep warm on the plane, use as a towel, a beach throw, or a cover for an evening out at the Opera.
	Little black dress. The tube and cap tunic is perfect. Throw on kitten heels to dress it up or pair it with your slip-ons and a denim jacket for fun.
	Skirt pant. Work for yoga or a night on the town. In warm weather, take bamboo. For colder climates, take those made of sweater.
	Jumpsuit. Roll the top down for the perfect palazzo pant or pull it up for an all-in-one jumpsuit with a tube top.
	Leggings. The must-have for wearing under skirts, tunics, and perfect for practice.
	Circle skirt. Wear this versatile piece alone, over leggings, as a tube top or cape.
	Reversible tank. This piece can be worn as a sexy scoop neck or as a higher crew neck.
	Ruched top. A very sexy piece that is lovely with pearls and jeans or with your most comfy pant for lounging in style.
	Cami. With a built-in bra, this piece is perfect for layering or wearing alone to the beach or yoga studio.
	Cardi-shawl. A wrap with numerous ways to wear. Great for adding to your carry on to shield you from overly chilled flights.
	Long scarf. The perfect accessory for adding as a belt to your dark denim jeans, throwing into your hair, or wrapping around your neck.
	Headband. Keep your hairpulled back while you look pulled together
		Additional flair : In warm weather, throw a capelet over your shoulders or wear it as a short skirt over your swinsuit. In cold weather, layer with arm warmers, leg warmers, and a ballet wrap.

Style Tips

Part of feeling good is looking your best -- by putting your most fabulous face forward. This means being able to comfortably and beautifully transition from a board meeting to some quality time on the yoga mat to an evening out at your favorite sidewalk cafe. Here are a few of our favorite tried and true tips to help you do just that in style. Click here to download our Style Guide

Yoga

Yoga can help bring balance, focus, and tranquility to your life. Here are a few of our favorite sequences that you can integrate easily into your daily routine. While practicing these sequences, focus on your breath and alignment. Inhale . . . Exhale . . . With each breath feel your body opening and the stress fading.

Rejuvenating Restorative Poses
Restorative poses are perfect for recovering from fatigue, the tires of jet-setting, or simply to let go
Benefit: Calming effect on the nervous system.
Click here to download our Restorative Poses

Yummy Yin Poses
Yin poses open up the connective tissue of the body, help to prevent injury, and keep the body supple.
Benefit: Quieting of the mind.
Click here to download our Yummy Yin Poses

Happy Hip Opening Poses
Hip opening poses ease the tight muscles in the pelvis, which are often overstressed from the challenges of working at a computer or sitting at a desk.
Benefit: Balancing emotional state.
Click here to download our Happy Hip Opening Poses

Strong Standing Poses
Standing poses help you connect to your inner warrior while building strength both inside and out.
Benefit: Strengthening of body and spirit.
Click here to download our Strong Standing Poses

At Your Desk Poses
Whether traveling, sitting at the office, or writing your next novel, these poses are perfect for adding a little opening to a tight and tired body.
Benefit: Reinvigorates an achy body.
Click here to download our Desk Poses

Meditation
Meditation is a powerful way to tap into a sense of well-being and overall tranquility. It can calm your mind, relax your body, and soothe your spirit.

1. Sit in sukasana or kneel comfortably. Feel free to use a blanket or pillow to elevate the hips.
2. Keep hands loose and open with the palms up, one atop the other and thumbs lightly touching.
3. Head is upright. Eyes may be closed or open slightly. If open they should focus on your hands or a spot nearby.
4. As the mind wanders, which it inevitably will, gently guide it back to your breath. Focus on inhaling, and exhaling.
5. Continue for 15 minutes and slowly build up to a 30-minute session to start and end the day.

Karma
Good energy. Charity. Community. Call it what you’d like, it’s important to be a good global citizen. Here are our favorite tips to help make the world a bit more tranquil.

Living Space

Your home is your castle. Create an oasis. Here are our favorite ways to help evoke a tranquil, fun, wonderful space in your own home.

Scented soy candles . Fresh cut gerber daisies. Minimal clutter. Bold splashes of color. Bamboo stalks. Pets. Comfy furniture. Tons of tea choices. Heaps of books. Throws and pillows. Fluffy duvets. Hidden TV. Windchimes. Water fountains. Lamps. Soft and silky sheets. Bath salts. Yummy scented soaps and lotions. Tasty treats such as tamari roasted almonds, ginger chews, and fresh fruit. Chill tunes. Purified drinking water. Fresh air.

Entertain

As a girl on the go, you know the importance of hosting with flair and ease. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite original recipes that will help you whip together a soiree in seconds. Keep cocktail napkins, frozen tapas, and plenty of wine on hand for those last minute gatherings where you’re sure to impress with your flair-filled hosting grace.

Recipes

Part of living well is eating well! We share a few of our favorite recipes for entertaining or everyday living. Below you’ll find a few of Kate Vickers, a TranquiliT aficionado, favorite original drinks and meals. Kate’s a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, yoga instructor, and Licensed Massage Therapist whose mission is to inspire people to take control of their health by creating healthy new relationships and habits with food and balanced living. Learn more at www.bountifulliving.net.

Kate’s Favorite Green Juice

3 sticks of celery
1 english cucumber
1 green apple
1 lime (peeled)

Run all of the ingredients through a juice and enjoy!

Kate’s Green Smoothie

About 2 Cups plain Kefir
1 Cup frozen blue berries
5 leaves of kale
Maple syrup or agave nectar to taste.
Add enough water to make it the consistency you like. Enjoy!

This smoothie can be made ahead of time and will last about a full day in the fridge.

Freezer Fudge
From Sarma Melngailis at Pure Food and Wine

2 C almond butter
1/4 C raw cacao powder
1/2 C + 2 T agave nectar
1 heaping T coconut butter
2 t vanilla extract
1 t course Himalayan sea salt

Mix all ingredients well in a large bowl, make sure to taste in case you need to add more agave or cacao powder. Spoon mixture into little candy molds or line a square baking pan with parchment paper and spread the fudge evenly. Cover and place in freezer to chill. If using the pan, remove from the freezer after an hour or so, flip onto a flat surface and cut into squares.
Store in a container in the freezer.

Fettuccine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
From The Kripalu Cookbook by Atma JoAnn Levitt

1 pound 4 oz dried fettuccine pasta
2 C sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 T chopped garlic
1/4 C chopped fresh basil
1/2 t salt
1 t black pepper
12 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 C pitted whole black olives

In a large pot, cook the pasta in boiling water until tender but still firm. While the pasta in cooking, slice the tomatoes. In a small bowl, soak the slices in the oil for 15 minutes.

In a medium-sized skillet, heat 1 T of the soaking oil and saute the garlic for 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat and add the soaked tomato mixture. Stir in the basil, salt, and pepper.

Drain the rinse the cooked pasta and place the pasta in a serving bowl. Add the tomato mixture, cheese, and olives, and mix together well. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Marinated Tempeh Cutlets
This recipe is from The Self Healing Cookbook by Kristina Turner
1 package tempeh, cut in 4
1 t sesame oil

Marinade:
1 t ginger juice
1 t tamari soy sauce
1 t mustard
2 T water

Quarter tempeh, then cut diagonally to make 8 triangles. Place in oiled baking dish. To make ginger juice, fine-grate ginger and squeeze in your hand over a bowl. Mix marinade and pour over tempeh. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn, and bake 10 minutes more. Tasty filling for a pita bread sandwich--with sprouts lettuce, tomato.