Retreat Recap
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Our first Lean and Green Body® Retreat was a success!! To find out more about the retreat, what we did, where we went, and how much fun we had, check out my You Tube video discussing all the retreat details!
Saturday Morning Yoga
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Photo via Edgewater Beach Hotel
Join the Lean and Green Body® team every Saturday from 9:00 - 10:00am at Edgewater Beach Hotel for beach yoga.
No equipment needed.
Beach towels and cold water will be provided.
Free valet parking at the hotel.
For the first time ever Edgewater Beach Hotel is opening their weekly yoga class to the public!
Naples community is now welcome every Saturday for $10/person cash drop in fee.
Space is limited for community members, sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot!
Namaste
Guided Pranayama Meditation
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In the dictionary, pranayama simply means the regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises.
Prana = breath or vital energy
Ayama = control
Pranayama, or breath control, was first mentioned in yoga literature as a breathing practice around 700 BCE.
Pranayama has many benefits for both our physical body and our mind. This breathing practice has been known to decrease stress, lower tension and anxiety while relaxing the mind. Pranayama has also been known to help lower blood pressure and restore elasticity of the lungs, great for those with breathing conditions such as asthma. This type of breathing practice induces a meditative state and quiets the mind, allowing for healing and true peace to take place.
I will guide you through a brief pranayama exercise, simply click the link below!
Namaste,
Blue Zones Project Palooza
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Join us Saturday September 28 at North Collier Regional Park for Blue Zones Palooza!
This is a FREE community event lead by our local SWFL Blue Zones team!
Our own Jennifer Khosla will be leading two 15-minute yoga classes at 10:15 am and 10:40 am.
Feel free to bring your kids and pets, there will be fun for the whole family!
For more information please check out Blue Zones SWFL
WORLD WELLNESS WEEKEND - BEACH YOGA & DETOX SEMINAR
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Saturday, September 21, 2019
9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Edgewater Beach Hotel
1901 Gulf Shore Boulevard South, Naples, FL, 34102 (map)
In observation of World Wellness Weekend, join Jennifer Khosla, a mind-body-wellness practitioner, registered yoga instructor and holistic nutrition book author, for a full-hour of yoga on the beach followed by a fresh juice "taste & talk" covering the benefits of juicing. Click here to sign up!
Beach Yoga Retreat - Naples Florida
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Naples is ranked as the healthiest and happiest city in the United States!!
Naples was also named the “Best Beach Town in America”. What more could you ask for in a retreat location?
The sun, sand, and beach are all waiting for you.
Our retreat is about more than just yoga, it's about tuning out the busyness of our days and starting to tune into what's inside. It's about creating space - in your body, your mind, and your soul. So you can live your best most powerful life.
How will you create this space? Through guided yoga classes & guided meditations, silent beach walk meditations & prompted journaling exercises.
We will try new things and explore some of the classic landmarks of Olde Naples.
Let go of what is holding you back - create the necessary space, and allow yourself to be open to what is waiting for you.
Beach Yoga Retreat October 17-20 at Edgewater Beach Hotel.
All yoga instructors will receive 10 CEU's with Yoga Alliance. Space is limited, click here to sign up
Each retreat participant will also receive a swag bag valued at over $200-
Mindful Movement Studio Fitness Announcement
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You may have heard that something BIG is coming for Lean and Green Body®!
Well the rumors are true!! It’s official … I am launching online FITNESS classes through the MINDFUL MOVEMENT STUDIO starting August 2019!
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to expand the MINDFUL MOVEMENT STUDIO.
I currently offer yoga and meditation classes online; 20, 40 and 60 minute options available, as well as 5-10 minute “quickies”. I will now be expanding to 10-30 minute workouts! These are workouts that you can do ANYWHERE with limited (if any) equipment, making this the perfect tool for those movers & shakers with the on the go entrepreneurial lifestyle.
The thing that I personally love about this online studio is the ability for me to take these workouts, yoga classes, and guided meditations, anywhere with me. My husband and I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to travel frequently and I always miss my workouts and yoga classes when I travel. So obviously, I decided I had to create a solution! A solution that was originally designed to fill a void in my life, and I hope it will help fill one in yours as well.
You can login to your MINDFUL MOVEMENT STUDIO account from anywhere in the world (tropical vacation, Alaskan cruise… anywhere with wifi!) any time of day!! That’s what I love most!! It’s a workout or yoga class on YOUR schedule.
I have actually found that I have been using this studio a lot at home recently too! We are in the midst of a move, and the studios in my area don’t always offer classes that fit into my schedule … no problem! I simply login to the MINDFUL MOVEMENT STUDIO, select the type of class (yoga or fitness), select the length of class I want and the difficulty level. It’s that simple!
I have had the opportunity to work on several exciting projects since the start of Lean and Green Body® in 2015 and I have to say this is my most exciting project to date!
To find out more and create your own account click HERE!
Benefits of Yoga
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What is yoga?
An ancient practice of breath work and movement. Through yoga, you will become more flexible in the body and the mind.
Benefits of yoga?
Increased flexibility
Increased muscle strength and tone
Improved respiration, energy and vitality
Maintaining a balanced metabolism
Weight reduction
Cardio and circulatory health
Decreases blood pressure
Improved athletic performance
Protection from injury
Perfect your posture
Prevent cartilage and joint breakdown
Protects your spine
Increase in bone health
Drains your lymphs and boosts immunity
Regulates your adrenal glands
Makes you happier
Promotes a healthy lifestyle
Lowers blood sugar
Helps you focus
Improves balance and stability
Relaxes you
Enhances sleep
Prevents IBS and other digestive problems
Benefits your relationship
Who can practice yoga?
EVERYONE
SIGN UP FOR THE MINDFUL MOVEMENT STUDIO HERE
Yoga Retreat Announcement
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It has been a dream of mine for years to host a Yoga Retreat. I am so excited to say that my dream has become a reality!
I will be hosting my first Beach Yoga Retreat in October 2019 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Naples, FL.
This will be a luxury 4 day / 3 night retreat that will include: Yoga, Paddle Boarding, Biking, Meditation and Self Discovery.
Yoga
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It doesn’t matter why you come, just as long as you show up.
Maybe you come to yoga to tighten and tone.
Maybe you need some time away from your family or work. Time for you.
Maybe you need time to just breathe, and ease your anxiety and begin to heal.
Maybe you don’t know what you need, but you know you need to go to yoga.
Over the years I have shown up on my mat for all of those reasons at one time or another.
It doesn’t matter what brings you to your mat, what matters is that you keep coming back to move, breathe and connect.
Edgewater Beach Hotel
/My husband and I recently had the pleasure of being guests of the Edgewater Beach Hotel for a wellness weekend. The Edgewater Beach Hotel is a quaint hotel located in Naples Florida directly on the gulf, and only has 125 rooms making it very private.
Honestly this was one of the most luxurious trips we had taken in a year! Best part - it was only a 5 minute drive from our house, a relaxing stay-cation, no need to fly anywhere or deal with traffic… just unplug and relax!
From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a valet and our luggage was delivered right to our room. After we checked in, we were handed a cold glass of champagne and given a brief tour of the hotel. From the hotel lobby, you look straight into the main restaurant, which has an open concept, and out over the pools and the gulf of Mexico! Before we even made it to our room, I knew I was going to love this place.
The Edgewater Beach Hotel is the only all-suite hotel in Naples, Florida. Our room was stunning! We had a wrap around patio, with a view of the pools and the beach. Each room has a kitchen, dining area, living room, and full bedroom set up making this the ideal spot for families and week long stays.
After settling in we decided to check out the pools…yes there are two! Between the pools, there is a beach bar where you can order food and drinks for the pool area or the beach. At the end of the pool just before the sand begins there is a fire pit, both my husband and I looked at each other knowing we would venture down here later in the day. The Edgewater Beach Hotel has an expansive beach area, with options for lounge chairs, day beds, and even a full VIP set up.
One of our favorite parts of the hotel was how private it was, with only 125 rooms it really limits how many guests they have each day.
We enjoyed our first dinner at Coast, the main restaurant at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. The cocktails were unique and the staff was well versed on the wine list. I had the scallops and my husband had the grouper, the presentation was beautiful. The Chef came out to check on us and introduce himself. I was comforted knowing that the staff and the chef were very aware of my food allergies, and adjusted each of my dishes accordingly. During dinner, we watched the sunset over the pools, feeling the vacation vibes begin to set in.
The next morning the hotel had arranged bicycles for us to ride into Old Naples, were we enjoyed local coffee. The bike ride through Old Naples was beautiful, and offered us a fresh and new perspective to our town. After the ride, we picked up our beach brunch picnic basket and went down to the beach. To our surprise and delight the Edgewater Beach Hotel set up a VIP beach set up for us. (When staying at the Edgewater the VIP beach set up is a must!) We leisurely enjoyed our brunch while watching dolphins play.This was one of my favorite parts of the entire weekend. After breakfast we lounged beachside for hours, truly understanding the meaning of a wellness weekend. We were able to unplug, unwind, and relax! (much needed for two ambitious professionals) We attempted to paddle board after lunch, however due to the waves we did not have much luck … next time!
After the most relaxing day beachside, we freshened up for dinner at Coast. We tasted a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts each better than the last. The food (all gluten free and diary free for me) was surprisingly amazing! I am often disappointed when dining out because the gluten free and diary free options are so limited and often tasteless … not here. The scallops were my favorite.
Saturday we participated in the Paradise Wellness Weekend, at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. We started our morning with beach yoga, two of my favorite things, and then enjoyed a mind and body workshop with the Spread Happy duo followed by a cooking demo from the Chef. We learned how simple the green smoothie and cauliflower quinoa cakes are to make - blog post with the full recipe coming soon!
I honestly did not know much about the Edgewater Beach Hotel prior to my stay, but I can say I was blown away. This high end luxury hotel is a wellness destination and one of my favorite spots to date. I loved how private the hotel was, how many activities and fitness options they offered, but my favorite was the wellness. As a health and wellness professional, I provide wellness to my clients daily, but sometimes forget to put myself at the top of my to-do list. This weekend allowed me time to restore and rejuvenate myself.
Another one of my favorite parts about the hotel was their Be Well menu in their Coast restaurant. Edgewater Beach Hotel became a Blue Zones approved partner in 2018 and since then added several Be Well (and Blue Zone approved) items to their menu.
Edgewater Beach Hotel has become one of the top wellness resorts in Southwest Florida with the infusion of the Be Well menu, a high end gym, aromatherapy towelettes, and weekly yoga classes. Staying at the hotel and don’t want to miss your workouts - no problem, the Edgewater can have a personal trainer or yoga instructor available to you during your stay.
Everyone at the Edgewater Beach Hotel was exceptional and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was everything we wanted. There were a few team members who stood out that we would like to thank for making our trip so wonderful. Louise, Wendy and Herry were our favorite servers and made every meal special. Special thank you to Laura, McKenzie, Dan and Alice.
This is a sponsored post, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Year in Review
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Wow. What an incredible year it has been!
Honestly, 2018 has been the biggest year professionally of my life.
When I look back at this past year, I am amazed by all of my accomplishments and everything I have built for Lean and Green Body®.
I am happy to say that this is only the beginning of Lean and Green Body® … we are just getting started!
Since August 2018, I have had the privilege of being featured in the following publications: Naples Daily News (online video and front page of the paper), Gulfshore Life Magazine, Naples Herald, and Naples Illustrated (coming January 2019).
Here are a few of the big points and events of 2018 …
January - Grand opening of 5th Ave Studio
January - I published my first book- Revitalize and Renew
January - First event for Revitalize and Renew at Revival Yoga
February - Revitalize & Renew book launch
February - Revitalize & Renew book launch party
April - Lean and Green Body® at an Ebella event with Dr. Perlmuter
July - Made the decision to close 5th Ave Studio … only to go BIGGER!!
August - Started a partnership with Momentum Brewery for monthly yoga classes
September - I won Top 40 under 40 for all of Southwest Florida!!
October - Hosted a Yoga and Wellness event for the David Lawrence Center
October - Started teaching weekly yoga classes at my own public studio space … for only $10/class … making yoga more accessible to everyone
October - Became a Certified Fitness Nutritionist through ISSA … love continuing my education and staying current on new wellness ideas for my clients.
November - Lean and Green Body® became an approved Blue Zones Project partner
December - I was asked to sit on the board of the Red Cross.
December - MALK Organics asked me to become a national partner, and work with them as a nutritionist. I am so excited for this partnership, because together we will be able to educate the public on a national level.
December - Mindful Movement Studio powered by Lean and Green Body® … pre-sale started December 17 and beta launch is January 1!
This year has been incredible! Through Lean and Green Body®, I have been able to host over 20+ events for our Southwest Florida community.
Thank you to all of you, who have supported me through this momentous year of growth.
In 2019 Lean and Green Body® will officially be a national brand!! I am so excited and ready for this expansion, and to educate the greater community on the importance of wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
Happy New Year!!
Love and Light,
Blue Zones Recap
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It’s official!! Lean and Green Body® is a Blue Zones Project® partner!
The ribbon cutting was on Saturday, November 3rd at 8th Ave South in Naples. We were honored to have the official Blue Zone’s team there to celebrate our new partnership. Lean and Green Body® is excited to be a partner and support the mission of the Blue Zones Project®.
The ribbon cutting was followed by a 60 minute vinyasa yoga class over looking the beach … the sound of the waves soothed our souls during savasana.
Delicious Raw and Epiphany Bakery both showed their support with post yoga treats!
So what is the Blue Zones Project®???
According to healthways.com “A Blue Zones Community® is an area in which citizens, schools, employers, restaurants, grocery stores, and community leaders have come together to optimize residents’ longevity and well-being. Blue Zones Project® by Healthways takes a systematic, environmental approach to identifying and creating policies and programs that support community transformation. “.
Blue Zones is working to create healthier communities, helping us to live longer better lives, one partnership at a time.
Blue Zones Project® believes in the Power 9®…
Down Shift
Purpose
Plant Slant
Wine @ Five
Family First
80% Rule
Move Naturally
Right Tribe
Belong
Down Shift: reverse disease by finding a stress relieving strategy that works for you.
Purpose: wake up with purpose each day to add up to 7 years to your life.
Plant Slant: put less meat & more plants on your plate.
Wine @ Five: enjoy a glass of wine with good friend each day.
Family First: invest time with your family & add up to 6 years to your life.
80% Rule: eat mindfully & stop when 80% full.
Move Naturally: find ways to move more! You’ll burn calories without having to think about it.
Right Tribe: surround yourself with people who support positive behaviors.
Belong: belong to a faith-based community & attend services 4 times er month to add 4-14 years to our lifespan.
the power 9® info is taken from the Blue Zones Project® handout
For more information on the Blue Zones Project® or to become a partner email bluezonesprojectswfl@sharecare.com or call (239) 624-2312
Change
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The key to a successful business is change, evolving and adjusting to the needs of our clients and community.
We officially closed the doors to our 5th Ave S studio this summer.
It was a bittersweet moment for me, one that I chose to keep off of social media. I have not announced this news publicly until now.
I chose to close the doors on our 5th Ave S studio because it not longer fit with my vision of the business. Lean and Green Body® is ever changing, evolving and growing. It is my job as the leader and visionary to follow and keep up with these changes. Our 5th Ave S studio was simply too small for our needs, we out grew this studio much quicker than anticipated. (Which is good news!!)
My goal is to teach more group yoga classes through Lean and Green Body®. To offer my yoga teachings as a gift to my community, for rates that are accessible to all. I have already begun offering weekly yoga classes throughout Collier County, for a full list of classes visit our schedule. We also have a full list of events and workshops through December 2018 on The website.
We have several big and exciting changes coming and I can not wait to share them all with you in much more detail!
Upcoming Classes
Yoga Classes Begin Monday!
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Weekly yoga classes begin at our 5th Ave S studio location Monday May 28!
We will be offering 3 weekly yoga classes through June, and already have plans to expand to 12+ yoga classes per week.
Current Schedule:
Monday 6:30a
Thursday: 8:00a
Friday: 10:30a
All classes will be 60 minutes long, and will cost $15 per class.
Big Announcement...Coming Soon: weekly yoga classes at our 5th Ave S studio location!
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We are thrilled to announce that we will be starting weekly yoga classes at our 5th Ave S studio location!
We will begin with the following schedule starting Monday May 28 with plans to expand.
Monday Vinyasa Mix 6:30am
Thursday Slow Flow 8:00am
Friday Vinyasa Mix 10:30am
All classes will be 60 minutes long.
Cost per classes $15.
NOT JUST A FITNESS STUDIO
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Lean and Green Body® is not just a fitness studio. We are a Total Mind, Body and Soul Wellness Brand. We specialize in holistic nutrition & wellness, yoga and personal training.
Our team looks to heal and strengthen the body. Jennifer, the founder and owner of Lean and Green Body®, LLC has a degree in sports medicine and specializes in diagnosing, treating, preventing and rehabbing injuries in the athletic population. Lean and Green Body® has three functional certified personal trainers on staff with a multitude of specialties and experience. Our trainers can help you reach your goals, whether you are looking to heal and rehabilitate an injury, lose weight, tone your body, or prepare for your sport season. Our trainers have worked at the high school level, collegiate level, and with our United States military training them to be their best. Even with all this experience and focus on the physical body, we are much more than a fitness studio.
Lean and Green Body® has three yoga teachers on staff with a passion for helping you deepen your yoga practice. All three yoga teachers specialize in vinyasa yoga, aiding you in connecting breath to movement. Lean and Green Body® offers private sessions at the studio or your home. We offer weekly yoga classes at our 5th Ave S studio in downtown Naples Florida, all levels welcome.
One of Lean and Green Body®’s most unique and specialized areas of expertise is Holistic Nutrition. Our founder, Jennifer is not only a Mind Body Wellness Practitioner, but is also a Holistic Nutrition Specialist. After going to graduate school for clinical dietetics, Jennifer realized that working in a hospital and pumping patients full of medicine was not how she wanted to approach healing. Jennifer found that holistic nutrition allows us to heal the body naturally through food, herbs, and lifestyle. We are able to look at the entire body, and treat it as a whole instead of one aliment at a time. We are able to treat underlying issues such as food allergies, intolerances, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, cholesterol, and weight management.
Lean and Green Body® stands out because of our team’s ability to see the whole person, identify what each client specifically needs, and create a customized plan. The Lean and Green Body® team is comprised of educated and licensed yoga teachers, certified trainers, and holistic nutrition specialists. No one on our team took a weekend course and read a book to get where they are. Each member of the Lean and Green Body® team has a passion and a drive to do what they do, and they continue learning and educating themselves, constantly pushing themselves to be the best they can be, and to offer the best to their clients.
Celebrating over 16 years in the fitness industry!
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Did you know?
Our founder, Jennifer Khosla, has been in the fitness industry for over 16 years?!?!
Read on to learn more!
Jennifer, how long have you been in the fitness business? How did it start?
Jennifer:
I have been in the fitness industry for 16 years! I can’t believe how fast time has gone by and all the changes. I started working at the local YMCA in Northwest Connecticut when I was 16 years old. My job was to teach members how to use and adjust the many exercise machines, I had to clean the machines and monitor clients while they used them. During that time, I was available to provide exercises to members, and answer fitness questions. You may be wondering how I knew so much. I was like a sponge, I learned everything I could from trainers, DVDs, and books. I was only 3 years old when I started dance classes and gymnastics, and team sports in school began early on. I loved playing sports year round, but I found that it wasn't about being competitive. I liked the sports because I loved the feeling of being physically fit. I started working with the Athletic Trainer in my school to learn more. Eventually, I designed an internship for Athletic Training at our school for myself and future students. I knew then that I needed to find a career that would make fitness and wellness a part of my life. I have to thank my brother for giving me my first yoga mat. It was the start of something beautiful. Yoga was one of the many pieces to my education and journey of fitness and wellness.
Springfield College was the top school in the nation for sports medicine. I knew that was where I had to be to make my dreams come true. I went on to receive my B.S. in Athletic Training, with a minor in Nutrition.
I started personal training during my time at Springfield College, and actually took my first personal training course through ACE when I was only 18 years old. I have been working actively as a personal trainer now for 11 years! It’s hard to believe, the past decade has flown by! I worked as a personal trainer in Boston for several years while furthering my nutrition education, and later decided to combine all my passions into one total wellness business.
California here I come! I wanted to get my yoga certification at one of the leading yoga studios in La Jolla, California. I trained with some of the top Yogis in the field. This was important for me personally as well as for future clients.
I have worked in several gyms, private training settings, yoga studios, and owned two fitness and wellness businesses in New York and currently now in Florida. I officially opened Lean and Green Body® in 2015, and now lead a team trainers, coaches and fitness & wellness professionals here in Naples. We are a growing national brand with clients in Florida, New York, Connecticut, Ohio, Minnesota, Georgia, and California. We currently see clients in their home, community gyms in Naples, Florida, or at our studio on 5th Ave S in downtown Naples, host weekly yoga classes at our studio and live stream, as well as see clients nationally through live stream technology.
It is amazing how far I have come professionally in the last 16 years! I could never have imagined my career what it is today, and I am grateful for this journey everyday! My clients and my team continue to push me daily to be the best leader in wellness and fitness that I can be. This is only the beginning for me and Lean and Green body®.
Big Announcement!
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The past few months have been very busy at Lean and Green Body®.
November 2017, we signed a lease for our new studio location on 5th Ave S in downtown Naples.
February 1, 2018, Jennifer’s first book, Revitalize & Renew was published. It is currently available in our studio, on our website, on Amazon.…and local retailers coming soon!
Now we are so excited to reveal our next launch!
LIVE stream classes!
Simply login and join us for LIVE yoga classes and LIVE workouts.
We are excited to be one of the first in Florida offering classes this way.
I personally love to travel, and am always disappointed when I know I will miss my favorite classes. Now you won’t have to! You can log in and join from anywhere!
Too nervous to go to your first yoga class, or perhaps the hot and sweaty studio is not your thing? No problem!
Prefer to workout at home, and avoid the craziness of the gym? No problem!
Now you can have your own yoga instructor and personal trainer from the comfort of your home, hotel, or anywhere you go!
When you log in, you will join a LIVE class. You will only see the instructor, and the instructor will be able to see everyone in the class.
How is this different than taking an online class from an instructor or popping in a workout DVD? The class is LIVE. Which means your instructor will be able to check your form (major plus!!), motivate you, and push you to do your best every step of the way! This is a much more personal experience, than just pushing play on a DVD.
You can sign up for classes by clicking here.
Classes begin March 28th!
60 minute classes = $10
For more updated live stream classes and events, be sure to check our Schedule page.
2-For-1 Special: Workout with your partner or bestie!
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Valentine’s may be over but there is still time to take advantage of this exceptional offer!
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