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TEACHERS TO WATCH FOR

We are so happy to have well-loved and respected teachers Bradley Cierpicki, Mari Dickey, Masha Merchant, Kate Gillespie, and Alia Mai on the STRETCH schedule. If you haven’t had a chance to attend one of their classes yet, we recommend getting there if you can – you’re in for a treat! Click on their names above to view their bios and learn more about them. Currently Bradley teaches 12pm FLOW STRETCH on Mondays, and Kate teaches 6pm FLOW STRETCH on Wednesdays. Keep your eyes peeled for further subs, regular classes, and workshops with these fabulous instructors!

What Inspired Us to Unplug

Words from STRETCH co-founder Emmanuelle Rousseau The more I spend time thinking about what yoga is to me, and where it might have come from, the more I see myself come back to the same hypothesis: yoga is a form of proto medicine that somehow survived modern science. Yoga is an intuition. Yoga proposes a method; a practice that many have adopted as part of their daily or weekly self-care routine, mental health check up, fitness strategy, physical and mental rehabilitation approach, etc. Most of us don’t really know why the magic works, but we “know” it works. I once

ARE YOU A MUSICIAN? COME PLAY FOR US AT STRETCH…

We are currently seeking one or more musician partners to offer live music in our yoga classes. Any instrument welcome so long as it suits a calm, soothing yoga class environment. Experience playing background music/accompaniment for gatherings preferred. This is a paid position. If interested please contact info@stretchvancouver.com

Vaccine Cards No Longer Required As of April 8th

In alignment with the recent announcement made by the BC Government for businesses, Proof of Vaccination is no longer required to be shown in-studio to practice at STRETCH. Thus effective April 8, 2022, we will not be asking students to show a vaccine card. We look forward to seeing you at the studio soon!

STRETCH BOOK CLUB

JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB We’re truly looking forward to this opportunity to share the special energy that only comes from seeing each other face-to-face and engaging in lively discussion. Details of our first meeting TBA. We are reading Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker PhD. Grab your copy and get started! Support local by purchasing from Massy Books, or find it at your favourite retailer or library. Email kristine@stretchvancouver.com to join the club + receive further updates.

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