MINT is invading the Sauf Haus Biergarten on September 16th from 10am-1pm to provide a community Yoga class (free with code: MINTmember) Please arrive by 9:30am for check-in and to grab your spot. This event is open to all levels. All are welcome to enjoy this 50 minute Vinyasa Flow class with MINT instructor Ashley Binetti on the rooftop Sauf Haus Biergarten. Please bring positive energy, a yoga mat, a towel and wear appropriate fitness attire comfortable for Yoga practice. $8 beer flights, $3 Jagermeister, $2 off all Schofferhoffer (Grapefruit and Hefeweizen) and Radeberger Pilsner for the month of September for MINT members. $5 Mimosa, Biermosas, and Bloody Marys until 1pm day of the event.

Sauf Haus is located near the Dupont Circle Metro (South Exit) at 1216 18th Street NW near the intersection of 18th St NW and Connecticut Ave NW.

With your RSVP, you will receive a complimentary mimosa after the session, and $5 Mimosa, Biermosas, and Bloody Marys until 1pm day of the event.

Family Yoga for Movers, Tots & More!

A class for everyone, from crawlers to early walkers, to toddlers & preschoolers…even older kids will enjoy this fun movement based class. All kids, along with their parents or care-givers, will learn how to cultivate calm, mindfulness, connection and movement into your daily life, all while playing with postures and poses designed to bring out the child in all of us. For children from crawling to 9 years.

Join our new MINTkids instructor Mariela Gomez for Yoga for Movers, Tots & Tykes on Saturday September 9, 9:30-10:30 am. We’re so excited to relaunch this class for the little ones along with their parent or care-giver. Explore yoga together! Learn yoga songs, games and poses to enjoy together and practice at home! Reserve your spot

Mint offers a weekly prenatal yoga class to Mint Members and guests! Pregnant mamas can join Kate Miller (birth educator, prenatal yoga teacher & birth doula) for a well rounded practice that supports their pregnancy, prepares them for birth and offers a wonderful weekly circle of community support. Drop in, or check out the special series rate for expecting mamas at Mint!

Mamas @ Mint
Sundays, 10-11:25AM
With Kate Miller

Order online, pick​ ​up ​when you come in for your sweat session. Easy, real food​ created by local chefs and nutritionists​ (all without gluten and dairy ingredients). Start here to grab $25 off

If you’re looking to add more antioxidants to your diet, check out these four easy antioxidant-rich recipes to try this summer!

1. Acai and Pitaya Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie bowls are always a classic, especially when made with the superfruit duo of acai and pitaya. Acai and pitaya are some of the richest antioxidant fruits to eat, and have blown up in healthy food markets with just as much credibility as blueberries and bananas, to name some examples. To indulge in these super-fruits’ purifying benefits, blend them together with additional fruit and a liquid base (such as Greek yogurt or orange juice) and place it in a bowl. Add more berries or fruit of your choice on top, sprinkle some shredded coconut, seeds, and nuts, and then mix in protein or matcha powder to finish. It’s the perfect breakfast to kick-start a productive day!

2. Bean and Vegetable Salad

When you think of antioxidants, do beans come up first – or at all – in your mind? Beans in particular are actually comparable to berries because they also possess detoxifying properties that regulate the digestive process, remove harmful and toxic substances from the body, and keep the heart healthy and happy. For this quick lunch or dinner, throw a combination of kidney, black, and pinto beans into a serving plate alongside a hearty serving of your favorite chopped vegetables and a protein source. You’ll be energized and satisfied for hours!

3. Berries dipped in Dark Chocolate, Nuts, and Spices

Have a sweet tooth? Then we’ve got fantastic news for you! To curb a sugar craving, snack on a guilt-free dessert of fruit dipped in dark chocolate, spices, and nuts to keep any temptation for cheat food at bay. Choose a berry of your choice to act as a base to this dessert. For this recipe in particular, we recommend strawberries.

Put your desired berries to the side and melt some dark chocolate in a pot over the stove. Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants like fruit and vegetables, so don’t be shy with indulging in a bar or two. They’re also fantastic for reducing cholesterol levels, maintaining cardiovascular health, and improving brain function.

The nuts you choose should be fat burning and easy on the stomach, such as pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and cashews. They give a perfect crunch to the chocolate! Lastly, in terms of spices, add a pinch of cinnamon or turmeric to the melted dark chocolate. This is the final kick to give the recipe a textured flavor. Furthermore, spices possess an incredibly high concentration of antioxidants and combat more toxins than dark chocolate!

4. A classic cold-pressed juice

Unlike a smoothie which uses the whole fruit or vegetable, a cold-pressed juice liquifies ingredients and extracts the purest form of their nutrients – and the tastiest! A common cold-pressed juice you may be familiar with is one comprised of apples, kale, cucumber, celery, and lemon. It may sound like a questionable cocktail, but juicing fruits and vegetables together results in a superior and healthy drink that is an absolute treat for the body and ensures your well-being.

By: Rachel O’Connor

During the month of August, Modern Market is offering MINT members 20% off! Stop by MINT Downtown on August 16th from 5:15-6:45pm where they will be giving out food samples.