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IN-STUDIO ETIQUETTE (UPDATED APRIL 8)

We are thrilled to be back to in-person practice from 6pm January 20. Read on to review our in-person protocols so you’ll know what to expect when you visit! VACCINE PASSPORTS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED In accordance with current BC Government Guidelines for businesses, proof of vaccination is no longer required to be shown to practice at STRETCH effective April 8, 2022. MASKS ARE OPTIONAL If you feel most comfortable wearing a mask, you are welcome to wear one. If you prefer not to wear a mask, you are welcome to do so. CLEANING We will continue to uphold our

Online Practice + Video Replay: FAQs

See below for some helpful tips on accessing and replaying online classes. Q. I want to practice early in the morning before work, but there is no livestream at that time. What should I do? A. If there isn’t a livestream available when you’d like to practice, you can still sign up for a class, then use the video replay to practice at your convenience. TIP: For an early-morning practice, sign up for a class scheduled THE DAY BEFORE, then use the email link you’ll receive to practice the next morning (before the 24hr replay has elapsed). Q. How do

Don’t Worry, We’ve Got You: STRETCH Temporary Closure Dec 22 – Jan 18

Please take a deep breath. We’ve gotten through this before and we’ll get through it again. Due to government health mandate, STRETCH will not be offering in-person classes at the studio from December 22, 2021 – January 18, 2022. Out of caution, we’ve decided to pause in-person classes as of end-of-day December 21, 2021. Closure mandates are never nice to receive, and we thank you in advance for your patience while our small team (Emmanuelle, Boyd, Andi and Kristine) takes a day or two to put together a creative action plan to support everyone with their practice over the next

Truth and Reconciliation: On September 30th STRETCH will donate a portion of 10-Class Pass sales to the IRSSS

September 30th has been marked as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day for us to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools, and can be expressed as a day of education, quiet reflection, participation in a community event, or taking action in support of our Indigenous community. At STRETCH, we are aware that we operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We appreciate and respect the long-standing tradition of Indigenous peoples in caring for our land and hope to approach our ongoing work with mindfulness and

Until you are on your mat, masks are now mandatory again at STRETCH.

As per BC Health orders. Please visit their website often for updates. Please get vaccinated, as of September 13th, we will be required to ask everyone to provide proof of vaccination. For more information on this please refer to https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof

Begin Again | Reopening June 15th 2021

We will be reopening our doors to in studio yoga on Tuesday June 15th. We’ve missed you and are so happy to welcome you back in studio. Small in-person classes. Registration ONLINE is open now. Most classes are available for in-person and will continue to be offered online live. As we are transitioning to a new reservation platform called Ribbon, we will no longer offer replay but will soon offer a library of prerecorded livestreams and on-demand classes with all your favourite teachers. Check the website for updates, register in advance, bring your own mat + props, details below. We will soon start to

POP UP 30 CARDIO + POP UP 20 CORE

Short POP UP classes are here! We made them short and sweaty. They come with a 24 hour replay link. Schedule these short classes when ever convenient to you!

PERSEVERANCE CHALLENGE

From March 15th to April 23rd, join a new kind of yoga challenge. PERSEVERANCE is a way to come together as a collective, online and/or in person, to practice together, to persevere in movement.

OPEN FOR IN STUDIO CLASSES (PROTOCOL)

As of January 9th, we will be working towards re-opening the studio fully for you to attend classes in person. Online classes will remain available for most classes.

At Stretch, we have always held a high standard of cleanliness, cleaning our spaces frequently and thoroughly. We will continue to clean all touch area and surfaces as well as floors as often as possible.

In-Person Protocol (Updated Often)

Thank you to all of you for taking the time to complete the survey that we sent out . We value the input of our community and request your patience as we continue to move forward into re-opening