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Hope for Hearts Yoga Series

In Support of SickKids Hospital

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Hope for Hearts

MISSION

Our mission is to help change the life expectancy and the quality of life of children with heart disease and chronic medical conditions by supporting programs that promote an active and healthy lifestyle.

INSPIRATION

“Life is more than a beating heart. Our next challenge is to make sure that our patients will live at their maximum capacity.”
DR. BARBARA CIFRA, FOUNDER

SICKKIDS-ON-BLUE

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

$83,000

RAISED TO DATE

100+

FAMILIES ASSISTED

4500+

SUN SALUTATIONS
FOR SICKKIDS

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I think it is important to support The Exercise Medicine Program because children like me who are born with heart disease deserve to play, participate in physical activities, and lead a normal life just like other kids our age.”

-Arezo Farah, SickKids Heart Centre Patient

MORE STORIES FROM THE PROGRAM

The 2020 Hope for Hearts Yogathon is going virtual! Join us for the Hope for Hearts Yoga Series beginning November 21, 2020!

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WHAT’S NEW ON INSTAGRAM

We’re so grateful to have supporters from around

We’re so grateful to have supporters from around the world.

Joanna🇩🇪, a former Intern of the Exercise Medicine Program, shares her story below.

“I‘m grateful that I was able to be part of the exercise medicine team during my internship at SickKids which was truly inspiring. Barbara and her team encourage each of their patients with individual exercise and provide information that empowers them to enjoy/experience an active and healthy life! I’m happy to be part of Yogathon 2020 to support hope4hearts and their incredible work they are doing!” ~Johanna

We hope you can join us for the Hope for Hearts ❤️ 2020 Yoga Series ❤️ from wherever you are! Go to the link in our bio to register!

#Hope4Hearts #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto #h4hmoments

Our annual group photo looks a little different th

Our annual group photo looks a little different this year, but it was so great to see these smiling faces today after the first class of the Hope for Hearts 2020 Yoga Series❤️!

Special thanks again to @downwarddogyoga and our teachers @carlalots and @patrishyoga 🙏!

We hope to see you next Saturday for Restore and Meditate with @patharadalinfoot. Same time: 11 a.m. Same place: wherever you are!

#Hope4Hearts #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto #h4hmoments

Hope for Heart Series 4: SWEAT & REFRESH WITH JONA

Hope for Heart Series 4: SWEAT & REFRESH WITH JONATHAN AND QUEENIE PHAIR
Saturday, Dec 12, 2020 11AM - 12:15 PM

We begin with a high energy dynamic sequence that gets your blood moving and sweat flowing. Expect options to play upside down and in arm balances. Once we've wrung it out on the mat, we'll end the class with a yin and restorative practice, working with the breath to let go of tension and to further focus the mind. Leave feeling refreshed and renewed.

Sign up now at www.downwarddog.com Workshop & Events, link in @downwarddogyoga bio or Mind Body App You can purchase this single class for $20 or the entire series for $60).

About the Series: Hope for Hearts is grateful to partner with Downward Dog Yoga Centre to raise funds for The Exercise Medicine Program at SickKids. With 70% of the proceeds being donated to Hope for Hearts, your generous contributions will benefit children living with heart disease and chronic medical conditions. Hope for Hearts believes that an active child is a healthier child.
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Hope for Heart Series 3: MEDITATIVE SOUNDSCAPE WIT

Hope for Heart Series 3: MEDITATIVE SOUNDSCAPE WITH KERRY DOREY
Saturday, Dec 5, 2020 11AM - 12:15 PM

Join Kerry Dorey in a unique, immersive sound experience. Lay back, relax and be bathed in sound. Earphones/Headphones are highly recommended.

Every sound in our daily life is a result of vibration. As we learn to concentrate and focus our attention on sounds that exist without and within we can also learn to access a deeper connection with ourselves as well as with others. How do these “vibes” affect us and what can we observe? A Sound Bath can give us the opportunity in a safe space to explore a journey through healing sounds and textures that can elicit discovery, connection and a sense of wonder. I am thrilled to have this opportunity and to explore this journey with you. ~ Kerry Dorey

“A sound bath is a deeply immersive, full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic processes to nurture the mind and body.”~Sara Auster

Sign up now at www.downwarddog.com Workshop & Events, link in @downwarddogyoga bio or Mind Body App You can purchase this single class for $20 or the entire series for $60).

About the Series: Hope for Hearts is grateful to partner with Downward Dog Yoga Centre to raise funds for The Exercise Medicine Program at SickKids. With 70% of the proceeds being donated to Hope for Hearts, your generous contributions will benefit children living with heart disease and chronic medical conditions. Hope for Hearts believes that an active child is a healthier child.

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Hope for Heart Series 2: RESTORE & MEDITATE WITH P

Hope for Heart Series 2: RESTORE & MEDITATE WITH PAT HARADA LINFOOT (PROGRAM DIRECTOR)
Saturday, Nov 28, 2020
11AM - 12:15 PM

Settle into a non-flowing class that tunes into your nervous system, allowing mental, physical and emotional release to begin. We’ll lead you through a series of postures supported by props — cushions, towels, blocks, blankets — to ensure deep relaxation. Poses are held longer but without strain or effort. We will end the class with a meditative component, which includes visual meditation and breath techniques. Accessible to all bodies. Modifications are provided. Comfortable, layered attire is recommended.

Sign up now at www.downwarddog.com Workshop & Events, link in @downwarddogyoga bio or Mind Body App You can purchase this single class for $20 or the entire series for $60.

About the Series: Hope for Hearts is grateful to partner with Downward Dog Yoga Centre to raise funds for The Exercise Medicine Program at SickKids. With 70% of the proceeds being donated to Hope for Hearts, your generous contributions will benefit children living with heart disease and chronic medical conditions. Hope for Hearts believes that an active child is a healthier child.
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Hope for Heart Series 1: PILATES & YIN YOGA WITH C

Hope for Heart Series 1: PILATES & YIN YOGA WITH CARLA INTERIOR & PATRICIA DOMINSKI
Saturday, Nov 21, 2020
11AM - 12:15 PM

Work your whole body in a Pilates mat workout based on the principles of Centering, Control, Concentration, Precision, Breath and Flow. Like yoga asana, there is a focus on core strength, linking mind, body, and spirit through movement. We will start with a standing warm-up followed by core and glute exercises. Back strengthening exercises are added to balance out the body. Our class ends with Yin Yoga, an inward practice that uses long, passive holds to get into the deep connective tissues. An absolutely beautiful way to let go of the stress and tension of your day. All levels are welcome. No previous experience required.

Sign up now at www.downwarddog.com Workshop & Events, link in @downwarddogyoga bio or Mind Body App. You can purchase this single class for $20 or the entire series for $60).

About the Series: Hope for Hearts is grateful to partner with Downward Dog Yoga Centre to raise funds for The Exercise Medicine Program at SickKids. With 70% of the proceeds being donated to Hope for Hearts, your generous contributions will benefit children living with heart disease and chronic medical conditions. Hope for Hearts believes that an active child is a healthier child.
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We’re so excited to bring you the Hope for Heart

We are proud to partner with Downward Dog Yoga Cen

We are proud to partner with Downward Dog Yoga Centre for the Hope for Hearts 2020 Yoga Series.

Since 1997, Downward Dog Yoga Centre has been at the heart of Toronto’s yoga community. They offer the highest quality yoga instruction in classes that inform all levels of practice, from beginner to advanced. We’re so privileged to have such a strong partner for our first virtual series of yoga classes.

This important event continues online this year with four 75-minute live stream classes. From meditation, yoga, Pilates and a sound bath, you can choose to participate in one or all of our events -- and without leaving the comfort of your home.

The Hope for Hearts Yoga Series is held for four Saturdays beginning November 21st. You can purchase the entire series ($60) or single classes ($20 each) with 70% of the proceeds donated to Hope for Hearts in support of the Exercise Medicine Program at SickKids.

Swipe left to see our full schedule and visit Workshops & Events on the Downward Dog Yoga website or click the Instagram link @downwarddogyoga bio to register.

Hope for Hearts 2020 Yoga Series dates and descriptions:

1) Sat, Nov 21: Pilates & Yin Yoga with Carla Interior & Patricia Dominski

2) Sat, Nov 28: Restore & Meditate with Pat Harada Linfoot

3) Sat, Dec 5: Meditative Soundscape with Kerry Dorey

& finale
4)Sat, Dec 12: Sweat & Refresh with Jonathan & Queenie Phair

If you would like to ask your friends and family to support your participation in this event, you can register to “Just Fundraise” by visiting Fundraise.SickKidsFoundation.com/HopeforHearts. The top four fundraisers will still receive a special gift shipped to their home.
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Today would have been the 4th annual Hope for Hear

Today would have been the 4th annual Hope for Hearts Yogathon, but we imagine that we’re together in spirit❤️. ..
Social and physical distancing recommendations remain in place in response to COVID-19, but we look forward to the day when we can reschedule the event and create more Hope for Hearts moments together with you. In the meantime, we’d love to see any of your Yogathon photos! Please share and tag us in your favourite #H4Hmoments from previous years. ..
We hope you’re staying safe and healthy, and are continuing to cultivate your yoga and meditation practices.
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Follow our Facebook and Instagram Stories for daily inspiration and online classes, and let us know if you have any great ones to share. Let's stay connected!
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#Hope4Hearts #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto #h4hmoments

Dear Hope for Hearts Community, . I'm writing to

Dear Hope for Hearts Community,
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I'm writing to you today to inform you that due to the current global health crisis with COVID-19 we will be postponing our annual Hope for Hearts Yogathon scheduled for April 25th, 2020, to a later date. As soon as we have a new date, we will notify you.
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This is definitely a stressful moment for everyone, and at Hope for Hearts, we're committed to supporting our community. Social isolation can be emotionally challenging and we encourage you to continue to cultivate your yoga and meditation practice. .
We can stay connected virtually. With this hope over the upcoming weeks, we'll share information through our social media platform about online classes offered by our instructors and our Yoga Studio Partners.
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With gratitude,
Barbara Cifra
Founder of Hope for Hearts

Please see next post as the event is now on hold.

Please see next post as the event is now on hold. Namaste! ———————————————————
Original Post:

Dear Hope for Hearts Community,

In light of what's currently happening globally with COVID-19, we want to inform you that we're closely monitoring the situation. All recommended measures for public gatherings in Toronto are in effect until April 5th, so for now we are still holding the Yogathon on April 25th. Our position may change based on the evolution of the situation locally, and we will continue to provide you with updates.
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Your health and safety is our priority.⁠⁠ ⁠.. ⁠With gratitude,
Barbara Cifra
@barbara_cifra
Hope for Hearts Founder
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#Hope4Hearts #sickkids #sickkidsvsbrokenhearts #exercisemedicine #hearthealth #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforlife #Torontoyoga #yogilife #yogisoftoronto

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