Tranquilista: Mastering the Art of Enlightened Work and Mindful Play [Paperback]

Kimberly Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 2010

As defined by the author, “a tranquilista is a woman who embraces her many sides: spiritual (she’s a tranquility-seeker), creative (loves style), and entrepreneurial (calls her own shots). She hearts fashion and philanthropy…entertaining and enlightenment.…She is full of aspirations and always seeking inspiration. Oh, and she sparkles. Literally.”

Presenting a potpourri of real-world tips, inspiration from modern-day muses, and savvy sources for further exploration, Tranquilista offers everything you need to bring balance and bliss into your everyday life. With spirituality as its foundation, the book highlights creative individual expression and offers an entrepreneurial approach to everything from homemaking to brand building. Step-by-step projects and to-dos cover a tranquilista’s key pursuits: meditation, setting goals, personal style, living green, and even launching a nonprofit. The aim throughout is to help you realize — and revel in — your unique potential to make a splash and make a difference.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this pithy, would-be full-service self help, Wilson seeks to motivate women to be their best selves, without losing sight of what makes us human. Helpful and humorous, Wilson's friendly style is welcoming, if occasionally cringe-inducing (cutesy internet vernacular, like substituting "heart" for "like," is sure to wear on certain readers). Attempting to cover a broad range of women's lifestyle topics-eating better, exercising, going green, finding inner peace, entrepreneurship-Wilson's guide is occasionally scanty on details, and heavily lopsided toward the aspiring businesswoman: eating suggestions span little more than a page, while nearly half the text is devoted to small business growth. As an accomplished entrepreneur (founder of a women's advocacy group and her own "eco-fashion" line), Wilson's business advice is valuable and well-considered, but would served better in a more narrow, career-focused volume, rather than as part of a holistic guide to life. END

Review

“Tranquilista is a strong, sparkly, and succulent guide for living and working with mindfulness and enlightened joy!”
— SARK, artist and author of Succulent Wild Woman

“Kimberly Wilson lovingly guides us through ideas on how to be a soulful and compassionate entrepreneur while embracing our bliss and our beauty.…She is my new favorite guru!”
— Amy Butler, designer and author of Amy Butler’s Midwest Modern

“[Kimberly Wilson] does it all with incredible grace, elegance, compassion, wisdom, cleverness, and dazzling style — and never forgets the essential lip gloss! In her fabulous new book, she generously shares all her success secrets.…I place her in the ‘great muse’ category along with Audrey and Coco.”
— Sharon Gannon, coauthor of Jivamukti Yoga

“The go-to guide for any woman who wants style, success, and soul in her life.”
— Christine Arylo, author of Choosing ME before WE

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: New World Library (January 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157731672X
• ISBN-13: 978-1577316725
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kimberly Wilson is a teacher, writer, do-gooder, entrepreneur, and eco-fashion designer. She is the creative director and founder of Tranquil Space - named among the top 25 yoga studios in the world by Travel + Leisure, author of Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranquilista, and holds a Master's in Women's Studies.

When not bookstore browsing, you'll find her sipping heaps of tea, crafting new designs for TranquiliT, or leading retreats. Her work has been featured on Martha Stewart Living Radio, in Daily Candy, Fit Yoga, US News and various books. With a passion for do-gooding, Kimberly launched Tranquil Space Foundation to bring yoga, creativity, and leadership to women and girls and is currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work.

She lives in a cozy raspberry-colored flat in Washington, D.C. with two fancy felines named after French impressionists, a supportive beau, and a sassy black pug. Indulge in musings on tranquilology through her blog and podcast, Tranquility du Jour. Learn more at kimberlywilson.com.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration for creating the life you want January 12, 2010

By Kimberly Palmer

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As a longtime reader of Kimberly Wilson's blog, I was excited to read her second book. It turned out to be just what I was looking for -- inspiration to live a more organized and authentic life that meshes with my ambitions and dreams. Through an easy-to-read writing style, Kimberly shares her own path to becoming the successful business owner and entrepreneur she is today along with tips for others hoping to follow in her footsteps. I found myself taking many notes on steps I wanted to take and implement as I was reading the book. I recommend it to anyone looking for a little self-introspection and gentle encouragement.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, great book for inspiration and a map to moving forward! February 14, 2010

By YogaGirl

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Kimberly had done it again! Her first book inspired me to finish my graduate degree and sign up for a yoga teacher training program. Now with my M.S. degree and actively teaching yoga classes each week, 'what is next?' I wondered? Perfect timing for her new book to come out. Kimberly is just like you and me with the exception that she has an inner quality of just knowing what is needed in her community and the larger community that she has created with her blog, clothing line, retreats and books.
If you love yoga, want to be a slightly better person, do something good for your community and maybe just find some inner contenment, this is the book to buy! If you haven't already picked up her first book, Hip Tranquil Chick, I highly recommend that one too!
I was stumped many years ago in wondering how I could call myself a yogi and still like to shop for clothes, wear makeup, love the internet and my ipod, and just be a part of the modern world. Kimberly had the answer and it is a great one! I love, love, love her for opening herself and her world to all of us so that we can become our own Tranquilistas!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational read filled with powerful lessons to live by June 17, 2011

By Kristin Gomez

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I read Tranquilista after beginning my own journey of yoga, mediation and creative exploration. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone needing a healthy dose of inspiration in their life. I found this book to be a guide for how to live fruitfully in the midst of a busy city, with jobs, commuting and other stresses in life that tend to bring us down. Ms. Wilson's emphasis on a consistent yoga practice and what she calls "mindful" play has brought a greater appreciation in my life for the little things. She also has important tips in regards to goal setting and ways to be more productive both personally and professionally. I highly recommend this book and think it's a fabulous gift for a girlfriend.