The Stretch Space
2188 York Ave V6K3E7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

The 6 week class series is back!! January 20 - February 24 7 - 8:30pm This time, we are offering both in-person and online options. ... Spaces are limited for in studio participants and will sell fast. Or - join us from the comfort of your home, from anywhere in the world! This 6 week course covers self fascial stretching, restorative movement, mobility, breath, stability, alignment and more. Learn to release and rebalance your body, and walk away with tools for life. We can't wait to breathe stretch and move with you! More info and sign up below or here: www.thestretchspace.com/classes

When we move our bodies in new ways we become new beings. New neural pathways are formed and new experiences are had, making an imprint in the fabric of who we are. Doing the same things over and over feels comfortable and keeps us safe, but in order to truly expand and become our highest self we must embrace discomfort and the unknown. As we enter a new year, the unknown is here. Everything is possible in the space of not knowing. ... What is something new you will embrace this year? #unknown #2021 #awakening #breathestretchmove

Want to commit to more movement in your life in 2021? We can help! Our online program, The Breathe Stretch Move Club, is here for you! ... - Weekly programs - Video Library (50+ videos) - New Practices Every Week - Expert guidance and support from certified Stretch Therapists and Movement Coaches - For all levels of fitness Check out a preview and learn more here.... www.thestretchspace.thinkific.com

Feeling sticky from the holidays? Here is a 14 minute stretch + movement flow that will leave you feeling open, fluid and balanced. Even just 10 minutes of stretching will help detox the body, release endorphins and elevate your mood. I dunno about you, but I can feel the Christmas cookies in my joints.... ;) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRQxWFq1i0A

May your holidays be full of love and light - and some stretchy moves too Love @carolynmaryschmidt and @ciandalton

Move your spine like your life depends on it! https://www.thestretchspace.com//you-re-only-as-young-as-y

We are gearing up for an epic experience leading a Wim Hof Method Retreat in Lake Louise, hosted by the Fairmont Chateau Hotel. October 23 - 25 -Learn and experience the Wim Hof Method in one of the most beautiful locations in Canada.... - Facilitated Ice baths and glacial lake dips - Breathwork - Movement - Mindset - Connection with others - Connection with nature - Meals included https://www.facebook.com/events/1086942401707998/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

WIM HOF EVENTS ARE BACK! Just in time for the temperature to drop :) September 20 - One day workshop in Kitsilano ** a couple spots remain**... October 23 - 25 - Weekend Retreat in Lake Louise, Alberta Smaller groups than normal. All the epic good times. Click here for event info and sign up details! www.thestretchspace.com/wimhof Drop us a line if you are interested and have questions about these workshops.

Need a little stretch motivation for your workday? Check out and follow along to this video! A stretch routine you can do from your chair :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsrf0a8YXpA&feature=youtu.be

Words from Vancouver Whitecaps Andy Rose. Thank you for trusting us! Its always a pleasure working with you. "I have been working with Cian and Carolyn for almost a year now and the results have been incredible. I have needed help with hip mobility and knee tendinitis, both have improved drastically with their sessions and I always come away feeling much looser and pain free. With their guidance I have found new ways of getting the best out of my body and have benefited greatly from different stretching and breathing techniques. They have made a huge difference to my career, I cant recommend The Stretch Space high enough."

NEW CLASS SERIES!! . We are excited to announce a new 6 week series beginning Thursday September 24. . BREATHE STRETCH MOVE - Deepening physical embodiment and resilience. ... . Fascial stretching and release, movement patterning, breathwork, stabilizing and strengthening. . Under the guidance of experienced bodyworkers and movement coaches, we will explore how to dissect and figure out the restrictions in our bodies and beings that are holding us back. . 8 participants max. Sign up now! Link in bio for more info . . . See more

Words from Vancouver Whitecaps' Andy Rose. Thank you for trusting us! It's always a pleasure working with you. "I have been working with Cian and Carolyn for almost a year now and the results have been incredible. I have needed help with hip mobility and knee tendinitis, both have improved drastically with their sessions and I always come away feeling much looser and pain free. With their guidance I have found new ways of getting the best out of my body and have benefited greatly from different stretching and breathing techniques. They have made a huge difference to my career, I cant recommend The Stretch Space high enough."

Finally we have some group classes again!! We are so excited to announce this class series after taking a hiatus from group classes. BREATHE STRETCH MOVE is a 6 week progressive class series focused on deepening physical embodiment and resilience. Under the guidance of experienced bodyworkers and movement coaches, we will explore how to dissect and figure out the restrictions in our bodies and beings that are holding us back. ... We will work with breath, fascial stretching and release techniques, movement patterning and strengthening. This is a small group class that will progress over the 6 weeks. You will be given homework over the duration of the program to ensure best results. Sign up NOW! Spaces are limited to 8 participants. See event details for more info and sign up online. - C + C

When we arent working, we are exploring! . Its important to put our bodies to work in the great outdoors, where we were designed to thrive! . Last weekends adventure = Vancouver Island! ... . . . #workhardplayhard #breatheyourbiome #breathestretchmove See more

Our next breathwork event is going to be a special one! Weds Sept 9 - A special collaboration with Aga and Deus, breathwork facilitators, musicians and space holder extrodinaires, and Ocian Sound, established sound healing practitioner. This one is not to be missed! Join us for a magical and healing evening of breath and sound. Relax, release and restore, just in time for shifting into Fall. ... See the link for more details and to sign up. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breathwork-and-live-sound-heali

The 30 Day Mobility Challenge is back! Just in time for getting into a fall routine that will have you moving well and feeling great every day for 30 days. Learn new skills, commit to a daily practice, be held accountable and receive support. ... Sign up now! The challenge begins September 1. www.thestretchspace.com/mobilitychallenge

The 30 day mobility challenge is back! We are excited to to get going with another cohort of breathers, stretchers and movers. We have refined, improved and added new high quality videos to this tried and proven program. Swipe to check out what past participants are saying. . 30 days of consistent structured practice awaits each morning. Explore your movement and breath, understand your greatest instrument and learn to perform daily self maintenance. .... Sign up details to follow in bio. Cost to participate is $89 CAD. You wont regret it! . #breathestretchmovechallenge #30daychallenge #mobilitychallenge @ Mother Earth See more

Nothing like a nice juicy hip flexor stretch. Come on in, hop on the table, let go and we will take you on a movement journey. . #stretchtherapy #breathestretchmove #assessment #alignment #breath #homestretching #selfstretch #kitsbeach

This week got you feeling sticky? Open up your chest and shoulders and combat "computer body" with this gentle feel good stretch you can do in just 5 minutes. TGIF!... Love, Carolyn & Cian https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=141s&v=5JGyVN1sgi8

Join us tomorrow for a small group journey of breath and movement. A couple spaces remain.

Who carries around unnecessary tension in their neck and shoulders? Tension in the neck is directly related to alignment of the rest of the body. How we carry ourselves throughout the day is important for function and feeling good! Need some help? We got you! ... #breathestretchmove #stretchtherapy #movementismedicine

Register now for a beautiful energy healing, heart expansion weekend of training with Michael DAlton August 23/23 in Kitsilano, Vancouver. The immune system in... me recognizes the immune system in you! You are so much more powerful than you have been led to believe and your healing tools are being activated during the great awakening. Come and learn how to use and integrate your natural healing abilities. get Tickets now at: (Small group) https://level1august2020.eventbrite.ca See more

Breathe to create space. Stretch to create length. Move to integrate and express. #breathestretchmove

Whos doing outdoor workouts these days? Here is a great stretch for the glutes and hips that you can do using a picnic table or bench! Learn this simple stretch and try it next time you are working out at the park. Enjoy some Vitamin D while youre at it :)... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzuie1lptw4

Register now for a beautiful energy healing, heart expansion weekend of training with Michael D'Alton August 23/23 in Kitsilano, Vancouver. The immune system in... me recognizes the immune system in you! You are so much more powerful than you have been led to believe and your healing tools are being activated during the great awakening. Come and learn how to use and integrate your natural healing abilities. get Tickets now at: (Small group) https://level1august2020.eventbrite.ca See more

Who's doing outdoor workouts these days? Here is a great stretch for the glutes and hips that you can do using a picnic table or bench! Learn this simple stretch and try it next time you are working out at the park. Enjoy some Vitamin D while you're at it :)... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzuie1lptw4

Need to stretch but just can never find the time? Not sure what to do? Here is a sequence you can do in less than 5 minutes that will open up the whole body - working on the spine, hips, back and legs! Simple and effective and feels GREAT. Take a mini break and give it a try :) ... Let us know what you think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgRPvj3bOso

One of our intentions lately is - DO HUMAN THINGS FIRST! Before you go about your day doing things that arent too natural to us humans (ie: looking down at a phone for hours, staying seated indoors, eating food from a package etc...) have you done any human things first?? Go outside, look at the sun, put your feet on the earth, run, jump, squat, pick things up, play, look into the distance.... these are some of the many things we were designed to do every day. ... Have fun being a human and doing human things! #movelikeahuman #breatheyourbiome #natureishealing #barefoot #earthing #britishcolumbia

Our three pillars: Breathe, Stretch and Move. First you BREATHE to create space and possibility (readiness) in the body. Then you STRETCH to create length (and get the proprioceptors ready and the tissues primed for action) ... Then you MOVE to put it all together. #breathestretchmove #stretchtherapy #thestretchspace

For us, stretching is a gateway to healthy, embodied movement that feels goooood. Stretching creates energy flow in the body which is essential for healing and creates space for better movement patterns. Stretching feels good when done properly, and can shift our nervous system into the parasympathetic branch which promotes relaxation (also needed for healing!) Stretching brings awareness into areas of the body that may be neglected. When we have good body awareness, we kno...w how to better care for ourselves. Stretching can reveal our blind spots. Stretching correctly can help muscles activate more during strength training, resulting in more power and force transmission. Not all stretching is the same. The work we do takes into consideration the Fascial network as well as individual muscles and joints. Depending on your age, activity level, injury history and preferred sports, stretching is different for everyone. We treat everyone as individuals and our sessions are 100% tailored and custom to the client. Reach out if you are keen to improve your mobility. We are here to help!! - Cian and Carolyn #breathestretchmove #stretchtherapy #breathwork #mobility

Here is a recent article in the Globe and Mail featuring FST! One thing this article mentions however, is that this technique of stretching is completely passive. While there are passive elements to this work, the way we do it is not always passive. The client actively contributes to the session, and we find this to be very beneficial in integrating the work into actual usable movement. At The Stretch Space, we also focus a lot on the breath and on movement re-patterning. H...ave you given FST a try?! https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-if-you-break-a-/

Proud to live, work, play and grow on this land we call Canada. Deep gratitude to those whove walked these lands long before we were here, showing us how to live in harmony with nature and spirit. We are still learning and have a long way to go but we are hopeful that we can learn the lessons of the past and live in a way that supports and nourishes the land, treats all inhabitants as equals and passes it on to future generations as we found it. We support rights of all Can...adians and all inhabitants of this land. All sexes, all races, all colours, all genders and all the animals and plants that are bountiful here. May we all thrive together and come through stronger and more united from this challenging but rewarding and educational year. We are all one. We are nature. Much love to you all. - Carolyn and Cian and the team

A quick tune up for @ciandalton Stretch Therapy allows you to completely let go as your body is moved freely into ranges it was designed to move in. We all have blind spots when it comes to movement. We help you find these blind spots and work to unravel stuck patterns and re-calibrate your body so you can move the way humans were built to move. #breathestretchmove

Mondays are more fun when you come in for a stretch! . . . #thestretchspace #fst #kitsbeach #vancouverwellness #stretching #improveyourself #mobility

Cranky low-back? Here is a gentle series for stretching and releasing the low back and surrounding areas. This series will calm the nervous system and unwind the pelvic area which can become locked or grippy when the low back is compromised. Enjoy! Let us know what you think. :) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHdxeyftxlc