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Join us at our newest community partner, Whiskey Ginger (located at 1603 U Street NW), on February 12 from 2-4pm for a shopping event with exclusive discounts for MINT members!

Whiskey Ginger is offering 10% regularly priced items for MINT members and up to 30% off selected fashions and accessories. MINT Ambassadors will also be there (from 2-4pm) raffling off a pair of personal training sessions to non-members who participate in this pre-Valentine’s Day event. Mark your calendars and get shopping!

(And follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!)

We want to welcome Pacers Running into to the MINT community!

Pacers Running has multiple locations in and around the DMV, with one of them being right on 14th Street NW! Stop in, say “hello!” and check out their workout gear. The friendly staff at Pacers specializes in curating a selection of footwear, apparel, and accessories based off your needs and goals. Their neighborhood shops are open daily and they also have FREE fun runs at various times throughout the week. Lace up your sneaks, invite some MINT pals and get running! One of our new community partners, Marvin, is hosting a Toy Drive Jammie Day Party this Saturday, December 17th, from 2-7pm. Go toy shopping, throw on your jammies and support this great cause!

Get details about the event and RSVP here!

Did you know?

We’ve got tons of community partners (all around the district) that offer discounts and deals to MINT members! Just show your MINT key tag! And… exciting news… we’ve got two new community partners to introduce!

Claudia’s Steakhouse

Location: 1501 K Street, NW (near MINT Downtown) About Claudia’s: Claudia’s Steakhouse started in Washington, D.C. three blocks from the White House. Established in 2013, Adams Restaurant Group (ARG) and Claudia’s operate full-service restaurants and catering kitchens with the mission to introduce the flavor, emotion, history, and overall Latin culture to the community. Drop by for lunch, dinner, special occasions or just take advantage of DC’s Happiest Hour. MINT member discount: One complimentary house appetizer or amuse per table and 15% off entrées

DC Grill Express

Location: 1917 18th St NW (near MINT Dupont) About DC Grill Express: DC Grill is a family-run restaurant with delicious food (burgers are their specialty!), which is prepared in-house. They’re in the process of expanding their menu to include a greater variety of healthy options! MINT member discount: 10% off

Struggling 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!

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 Cobra, or Bhujangasana.

Cobra, or Bhujangasana

Start by lying on your stomach. Bend your elbows at 90-degrees, and bring the hands to rest on the mat near the top of your ribs. Fingertips are spread wide and gripping into the mat.
Gently press the palms firmly into the mat and lift your torso up, shining your heart towards the ceiling.
Elbows are hugging in towards the midline, with the shoulders rolling down the back and shoulder blades coming together.
Gaze a few inches above where your hands are placed, or towards the sky. Whichever is more comfortable for your neck—depending on where you are in the pose.
Legs remain outstretched, with toes pointing behind you.
Flex the thighs and the buttocks.
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. Help us welcome our new neighbor and community partner, Metropolis Salon, to Adams Morgan!

They specialize in:

modern, classic and razor haircuts
multi-dimensional color
Balayage
Keratin treatments

Check out their current promo!

Dye and Dash – every Wednesday (10am-6pm) through Jan. 1, 2017

Base color $45 (a $40 savings)
- A full scalp application of re-growth base color (up to 2 inches)
All-over color $65 (a $35 savings)
- Complete full head application from roots to the ends
Let the Sunshine In $110 (a $85 savings)
- a base color with face framing highlights
Top Polish $30 (a $35 savings)
- Clear Glaze Treatment for shine and conditioning
Blow dry is a la cart $50

Book your appointments in advance here! MINT members will receive a 15% discount for add-on services!

Have you been thinking about trying MINT? We want to give you a chance to try our dual-class, full class access membership for 6 weeks… just in time for the holidays.

It’s our gift to you and there’s no commitment. However, if you love MINT (and we’re sure you will!) and want to become a member in 2017, you’ll get $50 off January’s membership!

So sign up TODAY (by filling out this quick form) to get dual-club, full class access at MINT from November 19 – December 31 for just $149.

See you November 19th!

We’re so excited about our new barre studio at MINT Dupont… we’re throwing it a party!

Mark your calendars and join us on October 15th for a

MINTBarre & Brunch open house!

We’ll have FREE classes (donations are accepted and will benefit the Keep a Breast Foundation and their Fit 4 Prevention Day!), brunch bites, BARRE-y flavored mimosas and raffle prizes! Schedule of FREE classes for the open house:

10am: Arms and Butt

11am: Thighs and Abs

12pm: Arms and Butt

1pm: Thighs and Abs

RSVP here… and don’t forget to invite your friends on Facebook! In the meantime, check out the new schedule of classes happening in the barre studio!

Start your Sunday Funday at MINT! No plans? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

This Sunday, September 25th, take one of our challenging and fun Sunday classes (you’ve got a bunch to choose from) and then head downstairs to Red, White and Basil (from 12-3) for brunch, where MINT members get 10% off their brunch tab!

Not a member? Not to worry! You can still get in on the fun. We’re opening up all classes (listed here) to non-members for a discounted drop-in rate of $12/class! Once you get to Red, White and Basil, show them your class e-reservation to take advantage of the 10% discount.

Non-members, remember to sign up for classes here and use the promo code ‘SUNDAY12’ to pay just $12 for each class you take pre-brunch!

Round up your workout BFF and reserve your spots ASAP! RSVP and invite your crew with our Facebook event.