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Yoga Alignment Alignment Series: Tree Pose, Vrksasana

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December 7, 2016 by mint-sk

Disclaimers: Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime. Never force a pose.  Stop if you feel pain or intense discomfort.  Yoga is meant to be yummy.

I love vinyasa yoga and I am obsessed with good alignment.  This obsession doesn’t stem from a need for perfection, which would be very “un-yoga-like” of me, but from a passion for protecting the body from injury.  Most bodies can safely practice yoga on a daily basis, but maintaining sound alignment is essential to your physical wellbeing.  In this series, I will break down some common poses—explaining how to stay safe and fully enjoy each posture.  Finally, remember to BREATHE consistently while practicing yoga to receive the full benefits of the practice … otherwise, you’re just stretching in Sanskrit.  Today’s pose is Tree Pose, or Vrksasana.

Tree Pose, Vrksasana
Tree Pose, Vrksasana
  • Stand in tadasana at the top of your mat.
  • Bend the right leg, and place the foot at the left ankle, calf, or upper thigh. Never rest the foot directly on the knee.
  • Raise your arms towards the sky. Shoulders roll up and down the spin, away from the ears. Shoulder blades come together at the midline.
  • Arms slightly externally rotate, meaning that palms begin to face towards the back of the mat.
  • Hip points should face out equally in front of you, and your bent knee should extend towards the right.
  • Release any unnecessary tension in your neck and face.
  • For a challenge, try balancing while closing your eyes, and/or gently swaying your arms like a tree in the wind.
  • After you are done, try the pose on the other side to even out the body.

Practicing yoga on your own can be a ton of fun, but taking a class is a great way to explore new poses under the tutelage of a trained yoga instructor; check out MINT’s yoga offerings, here.

Ashley Binetti received her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training at Saraswatis’s Yoga Joint in Norwalk, CT in 2011. Her favorite pose is Triangle. When she’s not doing yoga, Ashley works as a nonprofit attorney. She is also a MINT Ambassador. Ashley Binetti received her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training at Saraswatis’s Yoga Joint in Norwalk, CT in 2011. Her favorite pose is Triangle. When she’s not doing yoga, Ashley works as a nonprofit attorney. She is also a MINT Ambassador.

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: alignment, dc yogis, fitness, health, mint yoga, wellness, yoga, yogis

Personal Training Rate Increase

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December 6, 2016 by mint-sk

FYI: Personal training increases are coming January 1!

All 50-minute sessions will increase by $2/session and all 30-minute sessions will increase by $1/session. Members on an active, current FLEX plan enjoy 2016 rates through May 2017. If you’re not on a FLEX plan, start one in December to take advantage!  PURCHASE HERE! (Please note that any disruption to a FLEX plan resets the plan to new rates.)

Stock up before the prices increase! Buy 50-packs ASAP!

BUY 50 sessions with Master Trainer (50-minute sessions)

$4,450 ($89/session)

BUY 50 sessions with Trainer (50-minute sessions)

$3,950 ($79/session)

You’re too busy to mess with anything less than the best

Filed Under: Club News, Fitness Tagged With: FYI, increase, membership, personal training, rates, training

MINT Holiday Hours 2016-2017

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December 6, 2016 by mint-sk

Holiday HoursThe holidays are right around the corner! Make sure you know our holiday hours so you can plan your workouts accordingly!

MINT Dupont Holiday Hours:

  • Friday, Dec 23rd (CLOSED)*
  • Saturday, Dec 24th (CLOSED)*
  • Sunday, Dec 25th (CLOSED)*
  • Monday, Dec 26th (normal hours)

NOTE: MINT Dupont will be closed for extensive floor refinishing work.

NYE:
  • Saturday, Dec 31st (7am – 4pm)
  • Sunday, Jan 1st (10am – 8pm)
  • Monday, Jan 2nd (normal hours)

MINT Downtown Holiday Hours

  • Saturday, Dec 24th (7am – 4pm) 
  • Sunday, Dec 25th (7am – 12pm) 
  • Monday, Dec 26th (normal hours)
NYE Hours
  • Saturday, Dec 31st (7am – 4pm)
  • Sunday, Jan 1st (7am – 4pm)
  • Monday, Jan 2nd (normal hours)

 

*Since MINT Dupont will be closed Dec 24, 25 and 26… we are offering a transportation subsidy to help you get to MINT Downtown for your workout! Here’s how it works.

Uber transportation subsidy conditions:

  • Current active members only (account must be current)
  • Trip must be taken within MINT Downtown hours from the front of MINT Dupont directly to the front of MINT Downtown using only UBER.
  • Member must have checked in at MINT Downtown within 10 minutes of trip ending.
  • One way south only, one trip maximum per day.
  • Email your detailed UBER receipt(s) with map showing the route to accounting@mintdc.com before 6am Monday, December 26 and we will credit your card on file. Receipt must contain the route information per above.
  • Please understand that we cannot make any exceptions to the above conditions. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Club News Tagged With: holiday, hours, mint downtown, MINT Dupont, transporation, uber

Meet Us at The Chocolate House – Dec. 8

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December 6, 2016 by mint-sk

chocolate house logoStruggling to shop for the holidays? Everyone loves chocolate and bonus points for buying locally.

Head on over to The Chocolate House (located right on 18th Street near MINT Dupont) on December 8th from 6-8pm and be welcomed by a team of our friendly MINT ambassadors. All MINT members receive 10% off purchases at Chocolate House.

With new items arriving almost daily, and Gingerbread Bars, Peppermint Bark and bars, Spiced Cookie Bars, advent calendars and Hanukkah gelt to choose from, you may want to make more than one trip!

They also have a large assortment of chocolate bar gift sets & of course a big selection of truffles and confections for your gift boxes.

Feel free to bring a friend as well. We’ll be raffling off a personal training session that evening (don’t worry, we’ll e-mail the winner) so be sure to stop by!

The Chocolate House

Filed Under: Community Partners, Events Tagged With: Adams Morgan, Community Partners, community partnerships, local, neighborhood, the chocolate house, washington dc

Ellipse at MINT Downtown – Dec. 7th

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December 5, 2016 by mint-sk

Ellipse Rooftop Bar will be at MINT Downtown on December 7th from 5:30-7:30pm!

Come say “hello” and learn about their specials for MINT members, which we’ve also highlighted below.

Our community partner, Ellipse rooftop at the Hyatt Place across the street from the MINT downtown location, has just released their winter happy hour menu. Specials run daily from 4-7pm and they include bar bites ($4-$6), domestic beers ($4), house wines ($6) and signature cocktails ($7-$8).

If mother nature is under the weather and you don’t feel like braving the cold (though their heat lamps are great!), these specials apply to their indoor bar downstairs as well. Lots of options and your 10% MINT discount applies at both! Just be sure to bring your MINT card, and a few friends, to enjoy a post-work, or post-workout cocktail!

Ellipse Happy Hour Menu

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Ellipse at MINT Downtown – Dec. 7th

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December 5, 2016 by mint-sk

Ellipse Rooftop Bar will be at MINT Downtown on December 7th from 5:30-7:30pm!

Come say “hello” and learn about their specials for MINT members, which we’ve also highlighted below.

Our community partner, Ellipse rooftop at the Hyatt Place across the street from the MINT downtown location, has just released their winter happy hour menu. Specials run daily from 4-7pm and they include bar bites ($4-$6), domestic beers ($4), house wines ($6) and signature cocktails ($7-$8).

If mother nature is under the weather and you don’t feel like braving the cold (though their heat lamps are great!), these specials apply to their indoor bar downstairs as well. Lots of options and your 10% MINT discount applies at both! Just be sure to bring your MINT card, and a few friends, to enjoy a post-work, or post-workout cocktail!

Ellipse Happy Hour Menu

Filed Under: Club News, Events Tagged With: ambassadors, Community Partners, discounts, happy hour, mint community, mint downtown

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