Align Pilates® Minneapolis

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Astro Crop Pants

• What: Versatile pants with freedom of comfort and coverage.
• Why: They go where you go.
• Where: Online at Lululemon.

Bits and Bites
Nami

• What: One of the city’s freshest sushi establishments.
• Why: You like it raw.
• Where: 251 First Avenue North, Minneapolis.

Around Town
Twin Cities Pride

• What: Minneapolis’ annual festival and parade in celebration of gay rights.
• Why: You’re as proud as a rainbow colored peacock.
• When: Saturday and Sunday, June 26th and 27th
• Where: Loring Park, Downtown Minneapolis.

I Think I Can
Why the Present Moment Is the Only Moment You’ll Ever Have

• What: Learn how to live in the now.
• Why: There’s no time like the present.
• Where: Online at Upgrade Reality.

Lululemon Athletica, purveyor of clothing for life’s sweaty pursuits, is bringing the Twin Cities fitness community together. In honor of the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Friday February 12 through Sunday February 14th, 17 studios throughout the Metro Area are offering over 40 free classes to Lululemon members and guests, and Align Pilates is one of them!

What: FREE Pilates Mat 2 Class

Where: Align Pilates Studio

When: Saturday, February 13th
10:30 am

How: It’s easy as 1, 2, 3:
1) Stop into the Lululemon Minneapolis Showroom
2) Pick up a postcard
3) Bring the postcard into Align on Saturday, February 13th @ 10:30 am to enjoy FREE Pilates!

But wait, there’s more! Bring your Align-signed postcard back to Lululemon and receive a participation gift. It’s that simple. In addition, prizes will be given to those fitness gurus who complete the most classes throughout the Metro. Check in at Lululemon for a list of participating studios.

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It

Hemp Oil Lotion ~ 40% Off!

• What: An all-natural, soothing, calming and protective lotion.
• Why: It’s like a great big hug for your skin.
• Where: Online at The Bubble Roome.

Bits and Bites

Butterscotch Cornflake Candy

• What: A 3-ingredient recipe for a delectable holiday treat.
• Why: 3 is the magic number.
• Where: Online at Pinch My Salt.

Around Town

2009 IBEW Holiday Lights in the Park

• What: View 1.5 miles of dazzling light displays, from the comfort of your car.
• Why: Bright lights, big city.
• When: Now through December 31st ~ 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
• Where: Phalen Golf Course ~ 1615 Phalen Drive, St. Paul.

I Think I Can

The Imagination Prompt Generator

• What: Randomly generated cues to stir your creativity.
• Why: Exercise that writer’s muscle.
• Where: Online at the Creativity Portal.

Practice Makes Perfect

FREE Pilates w/ Adrienne Fitzmaurice

• What: Free Pilates = happier holidays.
• Why: Align Pilates is lululemon’s Studio of the Month!
• When: Saturday, December 19th @ 9:30 a.m.
• Where: The lululemon Minneapolis Showroom ~ 313 W 50th Street, Minneapolis.

LOVE this gym bag from Lululemon. Sturdy enough to carry all the gear I need to hit the club or the studio and cute enough for no one to know that my dirty socks are inside. But they may wonder why I am skipping.