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Healthy Winter Soup Recipes

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Try These Healthy Winter Soup Recipes!

Sweet Potato and Bacon Soup, Photo Cred: Jess (Paleo Grubs) on Flickr
Sweet Potato and Bacon Soup, Photo Cred: Jess (Paleo Grubs) on Flickr

Now that the temperatures are starting to drop outside and the snow is starting to fall, it’s good to be prepared indoors with yummy, healthy recipes to keep you warm. This is the perfect time of year to hang out at home and let some soup sit on the stove or in your slow cooker, to keep you warm and keep your stomach happy. Because you may find yourself sitting around a little more often than in warmer temperatures, these soups provide nutritional info and healthy ingredients, so to minimize feelings of guilt and keep your stomachs full. So check out some of these delicious, healthy recipes, and get cooking!

Melanie Rubin is a Physical Therapist in DC and a group fitness instructor at MINT.
Melanie Rubin is a Physical Therapist in DC and a group fitness instructor at MINT.

Yoga Alignment Workshop Series: Corpse Pose/Final Resting Pose, Shavasana

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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

Corpse Pose/Final Resting Pose, or Shavasana
Corpse Pose/Final Resting Pose, or Shavasana

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  • This pose is a class favorite. Especially after a long, good yoga workout.

 

  • Start by lying on your back.

 

  • Palms face up, shoulder blades draw together and away from the ears.

 

  • Feet are mat-distance apart and splay out to the sides.

 

  • Gently close the eyes.

 

  • Release any unnecessary tension in your neck and face.

 

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.

Happy Hour at MARVIN on February 7

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Enjoy happy hour with MINT Ambassadors/fellow members

…and check out MARVIN, one of our community partners!

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On Tuesday, February 7th, MARVIN (located at 2007 14th Street NW) will extend their happy hour on their heated roofdeck from 6 – 8 pm for MINT members, friends and family.

*Attendees will have a chance to win a free personal training session!

February Cycle Challenge: Can You Go the Extra Mile?

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Crush your New Year’s resolutions and get back on that bike with our February “Can You Go the Extra Mile?” Cycle Challenge!
  • The challenge will run the entire month of February.
  • No advanced sign-up is required! To participate, just sign up on the challenge posters outside of the cycle studios at both clubs.
  • If you plan to attend cycling classes at both clubs… don’t worry! Your miles from MINT Dupont and MINT Downtown will be added together!
Here’s how it works: Everyone is responsible for writing down their miles at the end of each ride. At the end of the month we will add up those miles to see who went the farthest! Miles will be recorded from each individual bike that displays total miles throughout the ride.
Prizes:
First place: $100 gift certificate for L’Enfant Cafe
Second place: $50 gift certificate to Lapis
Third place: $25 gift certificate to The Blaguard
See you on the bike!

Expanded Childcare Hours at MINT Dupont: Effective January 24

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Great news, MINT parents! Starting January 24, we’re adding 8 hours of additional childcare to the weekly schedule between mornings and afternoons!

Here’s the updated MINTkids childcare schedule:

Mondays:  6am-10:15am and 4pm-8pm
Tuesdays:  2pm – 8pm
Wednesdays:  6am-10:15am and 4pm-8pm
Thursdays:  2pm – 8pm
Fridays:  4-8pm
Saturdays and Sundays:  8:30am-2:30pm

Get more information about childcare at MINT Dupont here!

Snow Day Workout

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While a true DC snow day has yet to occur this winter season, you can never be sure when a winter wonderland may be upon us. It is easy to get bundled up indoors and accept that feeling that you never want to leave your bed on a day that appears so frigid. However, even if you can’t make it to the gym, clear some space out in your apartment, and motivate yourself to burn some calories without even having to feel the cold.
Check out this fun snow day workout (c/o Situps and Sequins), and save it for a day when you’re stuck inside!
Melanie Rubin is a Physical Therapist in DC and a group fitness instructor at MINT.
Melanie Rubin is a Physical Therapist in DC and a group fitness instructor at MINT.