movement + PURPOSE

08/10/2021

// TOMORROW = our last class 🥺

whdhwkbdlesk… strength +STRETCH was the very first class ever offered via and is the class that has been offered at the same day + time, since the start

and so it feels comforting to know that this is how we will wrap it up 🥲

if you’re free tomorrow AM, I’d love to move with you one last time before we move into our long pause 💛

Sat Oct 9 @ 10.30AM EDT
strength +STRETCH, 50mins
with

// link in bio to register

02/10/2021

// feeling alllll the feels 🥺🥲🥰😦🤗

friends, today marks the final week of classes before goes on a lonnnng indefinite break — so this is your final reminder to use up your class packs by October 9

all monetary value from unused classes will be donated on October 10 (unless we’ve chatted already)

if you have any Qs or wanna chat about some alternate options for redirection, please reach out BEFORE Oct 9 by emailing carman@movementandpurpose.com

👇 FINAL SCHEDULE :
SUN // pilates +VINYASA [fundraiser] 10am
w CARMAN CHAN]]]] + .v.a_rose on Zoom

MON // Park PILATES 6pm
w .v.a_rose at Monarch Park

TUE // pilates +FLOW 5.45pm
w CARMAN CHAN]]]] on Zoom

WED // Vinyasa FLOW 12pm
w .v.a_rose on Zoom

+ release +ROLL 8pm
w CARMAN CHAN]]]] on Zoom

THU // MOVE AGAIN 6.30pm
w CARMAN CHAN]]]] at Baycrest Park

SAT // strength +STRETCH 10.30am
w CARMAN CHAN]]]] on Zoom

hope to see some of you this (well, next) week 💛

23/09/2021

// ✌️ MORE MONDAY PARK CLASSES

Park PILATES, 6pm
Sep 27 + Oct 4
@ Monarch Park

come hang w .v.a_rose 💛 sign up in advance; no drop-ins permitted

22/09/2021

// ✌️in ☝️[final fundraiser class]

join + .v.a_rose for a 50 minute virtual fundraiser class that thoughtfully fuses pilates + vinyasa yoga together for a juicy flow

[ sunday october 3 @ 10AM ET ]
50 min class, live on
+ recording available for 48 hours

sign up with an existing class pack or select ‘pwyw’ to etransfer an amount of choice // all funds from this class will be donated alongside 10% of proceeds from Sep 1 - Oct 9 to a local cause (TBD) 💛

this will be our last fundraiser class before we pause all group offerings, starting Oct 10 🥺 so hope to see you there!

22/06/2021

// G E T U R S U N N I E S 🕶

It’s OFFICIAL, outdoor classes are here! swipe to read more + see the schedule for July ✨ classes will continue all the way until October — schedule is subject to change so please share any requests + feedback!

📍 Baycrest Park (Allen Rd + Ranee Ave)
🚊 minute walk from Yorkdale Station
🚗 free street parking in neighborhood
🙋🏻‍♀️ classes by Carman Chan

🔗 no drop-ins; registration is required; space is limited so register in advance to save your spot // movementandpurpose.com or DM me to sign up!

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

09/06/2021

So happy to be supporting The 519 this month 💚

"I love and support the values of The 519 and the work they do to create safer spaces for LGBTQ2S communities."
Thanks so much to Carman Chan and Movement + PURPOSE for supporting our work. They are raising funds through an online fundraiser movement class. 100% of the proceeds made from the class, as well as 10% of those made from their online classes through June, will go to support our essential services for LGBTQ2S communities.
Support LGBTQ2S Futures NOW. Support The 519 today. Donate online at The519.org/Donate or, text “THE519” to 80100 to donate by phone. Contact Giving@The519.org if you wish to raise funds for us.

20/05/2021

Fundraiser class this Saturday featuring Nia Centre

Sat May 20th | 10:30am EDT | 50mins
strength +STRETCH class led by Carman
sign up with an existing class pack or donate what you wish
www.movementandpurpose.com/booknow

Nia Centre is a Toronto-based charitable organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the Afro-Diaspora. Established to address the lack of safe space for African-Canadians, The Centre is currently working to transform their facility into Canada's first multi-disciplinary professional arts space.

This hub will provide the community with art exhibition spaces, a 160-seat performance theatre, co-working spaces, digital arts incubation studios, recording + visual arts studios and community workspaces.

Partial proceeds from the month of May + 100% of proceeds from this fundraiser class will be donated in support of Nia Centre. Sign up to join in live on Zoom, or move to the class recording on your own time (available for 48 hours).

Ready to book? Let's go! Schedule yourself for a class or private session online made easy at your fingertips.

18/02/2021

THIS SATURDAY // FEBRUARY FUNDRAISER CLASS

100% of proceeds from this class, along with a portion of proceeds this month will be donated in support of Black Youth Helpline!

WHAT: strength +STRETCH with Carman
WHEN: Saturday, February 20 // 10.30AM - 11.15AM (EST)
WHERE: live on Zoom + class recording available
HOW MUCH: pay what you can -- sliding scale options available

To learn more about Black Youth Helpline, visit www.blackyouth.ca
To sign up, visit www.movementandpurpose.com/booknow

Can't make it but still want to support? Share this post with your friends + family, or donate if it is within your means to.

Ready to book? Let's go! Schedule yourself for a class or private session online made easy at your fingertips.

25/12/2020

🎄 Happy holidays + cheers to 2021 🥳

- wishing you warmth, safety + joy-filled moments -

I know this hasn't been an easy year, so please reach out if there is anything I can do to share this time with you - a virtual hangout, small biz support, prayers - anything I can do, I surely will.

PS - classes are still running through the holidays on a slightly modified schedule (that's right - there's a class tomorrow!) so I hope to see you soon! Happy 25th of December ☃️

🔗 holiday schedule: movementandpurpose.com/post/let-s-move-together-weekly-schedule

31/10/2020

🤝 MONTHLY PARTNER UPDATE 🤝⁠
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Let's CELEBRATE with After Breast Cancer (ABC) today with a $315 donation! ⁠
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Thank you so much for your contributions. I literally could not have done this without you.⁠
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Stay tuned to find out who Movement + PURPOSE is partnering up with in November!

🔗 to learn MORE: www.afterbreastcancer.ca

26/10/2020

Can you believe that it’s almost been 6 months since Movement + PURPOSE first launched?! 🤯

I am looking to make some NEW changes 🎉 and I don’t wanna do it without you. YES, YOU!

Follow the link below to take a 10min SURVEY so I can gather the right tools to better serve you.

Whether you’ve come once, every week or haven’t come yet, your voice matters, and I want to hear it. Thank you for being a part of this in any + every capacity that you are 💛

🔗 https://forms.gle/yYT68adK9fALryu67 // submit by Nov 4 at 11.59PM (EST)