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Encouraging and empowering fellow humans to become a more vibrant, content & peaceful version of themselves through the practice of Yoga & Meditation.
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💜🎙️ You asked, we listened! The number one feedback we got on our last few guest surveys was “We want another Barkham”. So we did it. 🎉🙌 We found the largest venue in Markham for a holiday version of Barkham and launched - Barkham: The Holiday Experience at Markham Fairgrounds! 👇 • Drop a picture from Barkham in the comments or let us know if you’re as excited as we are!!! 🥰🤩 Checkout this recap video from @aqredited from Barkham Festival 2026, and save the details for the next two Barkham’s coming up: 💜🎄 Barkham: The Holiday Experience 📍 • @markhamfairground 🗓️ • November 28 & November 29, 2026 ⏰ • 11A - 5P 🚗 • Free Parking 🎟️ • www.markhamdogalliance.com/barkhamtheholidayexperience ♿️ • Wheelchair Accessible 💜🎪 Barkham Festival 2027 📍 • @markhammuseum 🗓️ • May 29 & 30, 2027 ⏰ • 11A - 6P 🚗 • Free Parking 🚌 • Transit Accessible 🎟️ • www.markhamdogalliance.com/barkham ♿️ • Wheelchair Accessible #MarkhamDogAlliance #VisitMarkham #TorontoDogs #OntarioDogs #Ontario
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A busy week at Solace Massage Therapy Markham! We treat many conditions like above, that was just this week! What do you need help with? Call us, book an appointment and let us work with you! #massage #massagemarkham #markhammassagetherapy #mainstreetmarkham #registeredmassagetherapist
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Meet our office dream team! It takes a village to run Solace here on Main Street Markham and we couldn’t do it alone! Best team of therapists! #markhammassage #massagemarkham #massagetherapy #markhamwellness #mainstreetmarkham
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💜⏰ 4 MORE DAYS UNTIL BARKHAM ⏰💜 What are you most excited to do at Barkham this year? 🤗 • Rescue Reunions: Adopters/Fosters of local rescues annual meetups *new* 🦖 • Jurassic BARKham: Photo Ops and dino-saurrrr vibes *new* 🧘 • The Pawz Zone: Bring your own dog yoga, and free breathwork exercises *new* 🛍️ • Barkville Mall: 100+ Dog-Focused & Local Vendors site-wide 🍽️ • Barkham Bar & Bites: Food and Bevvy’s for our human guests ☕️ • Barkham Café: The human-friendly dog café 🐩 • Breed & Mixes Meetups: Dog Meetups where you get a group photo and doggy treats ⛳️ • Family Fun Zone: Mini Putt, Arts & Crafts, Book Readings & games for the whole family 💍 • Wedding/Anniversary Photobooth: “Just Married”, Anniversary, Flower Girl, and Ring Bearer photos shot by professionals 💜 • MDA Tent: Info, MDA merch, giveaway, and photobooth! 🎨 • Pup-Art Zone: Pottery Classes, free Button-Making, free Henna and vendors! 🍎 • Chill Zone: Relax, hydrate, and walk the apple orchard 🏅 • Doggy Pawlimpics: Lure Courses, free Snuffling Competition and free Agility Courses @doggie_basics / @dogfriendlykw / @pawzndogz / @breathofhenna / @axolotlstudio.pb / @poochiestudios / @memoirsforpets / @ohmy.dogness / @momoji.ca / @katesgarden / @visual99ca / @valleyviewgardens / @nuwoof.ca / @ssh.canineacademy / @opawz /@justrawpetfood / @parknbarkgroomingg / @torontocolourqueen / @markhamfire / @steamproject / @varleyartgallery / @shopwalto.ca / @shop.communitytreats / @barkday_treats / @gabs_keeks / @rurubaked / @bwood.coffee / @forwardmotionyoga / @calicoxpictures
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💜🧘 The Pawz Zone New to Barkham is The Pawz Zone, where you can connect with a local expert - learn foundationals about yoga with your pup amongst a small group and leave with take-aways on how to practice at home. Join for Breathwork Breaks to learn how to take a breather from todays stressors and be present with yourself and your dog. 🧘 • DOGA - Bring your own dog yoga! 12pm & 3pm ($20) Register through: www.markhamdogalliance.com/barkham 😮‍💨 • Breathwork Breaks: 1:30pm & 4:30pm (free) DOGA - 45 minutes total “Bark to Bliss Doga” for you and your fur baby! Enjoy a 30 minute session of quiet, slow moving bonding time together. * Breathe together * Move together * Love together We’ll also offer some take-aways on how you may practice at home, together. Session guidelines One human, one dog, one leash. Arrive at scheduled time.  The 1st 15 minutes will be a meet and greet followed by Doga time together. Mats provided. Breathwork Breaks * For wellness * For clarity * For calm Enjoy this complimentary session lead by Cheryl to learn and understand just what an impact the simple act of stopping and breathing can have on our health.  Becoming aware of our own breath, or becoming the witness of our breath allows us to move into the present moment where we find our calm, our clarity, our peace.  We’ll practice together. You’ll leave feeling refreshed. Session guidelines Simply show up with a willingness to be present! Barkham Festival Event Info: 📍 • @markhammuseum 9350 Markham Rd, Markham, ON L6E 1A2 🗓️ • June 13 & June 14, 2026 ⏰ • 11A - 6P 🚗 • Free Parking 🚌 • Transit Accessible 🎟️ • Tickets: www.markhamdogalliance.com/barkham ♿️ • Wheelchair Accessible #Markham #MarkhamDogs #MarkhamDogAlliance #Ontario #GreaterTorontoArea
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UPDATE!!!! The start date has been shifted back a week from May 20th to May 27th! There are 2 spots left, will one be yours ? If you’ve been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your body, this reset is for you. This 4-week guided journey introduces you to Breathwork and Meditation through the lens of the elements: 🌍 Week 1: Earth — Ground your nervous system. Earth is about creating a base you can rely on. 💧 Week 2: Water — Flow with ease. Water is about letting things move without needing to fix them. 🌬 Week 3: Air — Release what is stuck as you expand your breath. Air is about creating space. 🔥 Week 4: Fire — Ignite your energy and step into your power. Fire is about turning intention into energy. No experience needed—just show up and breathe. 🗓 May 27, June 3, June 10 & June 17 🕖 7:00–8:15 PM 📍 Forward Motion Yoga ✨Investment $120 DM “RESET” or click email me at fyzenergy@gmail.com to secure your spot
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If you’ve been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your body, this reset is for you. This 4-week guided journey introduces you to Breathwork and Meditation through the lens of the elements: 🌍 Week 1: Earth — Ground your nervous system. Earth is about creating a base you can rely on. 💧 Week 2: Water — Flow with ease. Water is about letting things move without needing to fix them. 🌬 Week 3: Air — Release what is stuck as you expand your breath. Air is about creating space. 🔥 Week 4: Fire — Ignite your energy and step into your power. Fire is about turning intention into energy. No experience needed—just show up and breathe. 🗓 May 20, June 3, June 10 & June 17 🕖 7:00–8:15 PM 📍 Forward Motion Yoga ✨Investment $120 DM “RESET” or click email me at fyzenergy@gmail.com to secure your spot
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Hamstrings are a group of three muscles (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus) along the back of the thigh that connect the pelvis to the lower leg. They are crucial for knee flexion (bending), hip extension (straightening backward), and rotating the hip. Their usage includes walking, running, and jumping.The gastrocnemius is the large, superficial two-headed muscle located on the posterior calf, forming the “belly” of the lower leg. It runs from the knee to the heel, attaching via the Achilles tendon to enable, crucial movements such as plantarflexion (pointing the toes), running, jumping, and walking. Stretching the hamstrings is crucial for maintaining proper musculoskeletal health, primarily because these muscles—running from the pelvis to below the knee—directly affect the alignment of the hips and spine. Regular stretching increases hamstring flexibility, which can alleviate chronic lower back pain, prevent injuries such as strains or tears, and improve mobility for daily activities like walking or bending.Stretching the gastrocnemius—the large, two-headed muscle at the top of the calf—is crucial for maintaining lower limb mobility, reducing the risk of injury, and improving biomechanical function. #markhammassage #stretching #massage #markhamwellness #massagetherapy
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Shout out to all the incredible powerful rockstar women entrepreneurs that came to the @femcitymarkham networking event last night at @curators.hub!! Such a great event!! Can’t wait to see my headshot taken by @brandynhphoto. Thanks to @lisampinnock and the exec team for the organizing this fun night! #yourmkdiva #femcitymarkham #supportlocal #cityofmarkham
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Let go of winters weight and breathe into new beginings🌱 Come join me for a 75 minute Elemental Rhythm Breathwork Class 🌬️ Just as a garden needs tending at the beginning of spring, we too must clear and nourish the soil within us. The spring equinox marks a powerful moment of balance between light and dark and serves as a natural time to reset- to release what has been stagnant through the winter and create space for what seeds we seek to plant within ourselves as we enter spring. Through guided movement, breathwork and meditation we’ll gently clear the stagnant winter energy, soften what has been held in the body and release it to create fertile space for new intentions, growth and possibility to take root as we enter spring, a season of renewal! 📍Forward Motion Yoga Studio 🗓️Saturday March 28th ⏰10am 🌀Investment $35 If you’re interested in joining DM here or email me at fyzenergy@gmail.com to secure your spot. Spots are limited as this will be an intimate setting.
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Come join me for a Cozy Night (Y)in You’re invited! Next Wednesday, 7:30pm @forwardmotionyoga , no experience needed! Bring your coziest sweater and blanket to snuggle up with as we move through a gentle Breathwork and Meditation flow intended to cultivate presence and nervous system regulation 🧘🏼‍♀️ Yin is the energy of stillness, introspection, and nurturing, allowing for healing and restoration. Allowing yourself to “just be” is an act of honoring the Yin in your life to foster relaxation and inner peace. ☯️ If you’re interested DM me or email me at fyzenergy@gmail.com to secure a spot ✨
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10 years ago, we celebrated the Grand Opening of The Village Hive in Markham. Yesterday, we gathered to celebrate that milestone with our current members, past members, our incredible Hive Team, community supporters, friends, and family. Lots of laughs and catching up. I was reminded (again) that this has never just been about a workspace, it’s about people. They say, “It takes a village” and we have the BEST village. My heart is full of gratitude for every single person who has walked through our doors over the past decade - in Markham, North York, and Midtown Toronto. You are the reason this community exists. A special thank you to Mayor Frank Scarpitti for taking time to visit and present us with a 10 Years in Business recognition. It means so much to be acknowledged in the community and for the ongoing support from the City of Markham. Much gratitude goes out to my 5 STAR Community Managers, Monica and Serene, and our Hive support staff, Jayne, Joanna, Will, Eli, Nana, and our newest marketing team member, Kinga! #thevillagehivecoworkinggta #cityofmarkham #coworkingspace
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