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08/18 — Your Guide to Toronto Wellness This Week

Hey there! 💜

I’ve been hearing it everywhere lately — in conversations, on social, even in the way events are being named. We’ve officially moved from “golden hour hangs” and “summer socials” to “end of summer” everything. People are saying it like it’s already done — like the second we hit mid-August, we’re packing it all away and reaching for our sweaters. But I don’t know... I’m not ready to let go just yet.

Yes, the energy has shifted. Things are softer, slower. The long weekends have come and gone, the sunsets are creeping in earlier, and maybe we’re all just a little tired from trying to make the most of every second. But this part? This in-between part? It’s kind of my favourite. It’s where the pressure fades and presence actually feels possible.

It’s also really easy, around this time, to spiral into everything that could’ve made the summer better. More plans, more people, more balance, more memories. But what if we didn’t do that? What if we stopped trying to squeeze meaning out of it and just let it be what it is — imperfect and still happening?

Summer’s still here. We don’t need to rush into endings. We don’t need to measure it against some invisible checklist. Maybe this slower, quieter stretch is the best chance we have to actually live it. So let’s not skip ahead. Let’s be where we are.

What’s going on this week?

Maria’s Top Picks

My faves of the week. If we were texting about weekend plans, I’d send you these. If you’re overwhelmed by options, just start here

IMPACT - Women’s Outdoor Workout Event

A high-energy outdoor women’s fitness event hosted by Ladies Lift at STACKT Market, blending community, empowerment, and a great sweat.

📅: Saturday, August 23, 2025
📍: STACKT Market
⏰: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💵: $43.63
🔗: Event link

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The Breath + Cold Social Event

An evening of transformative breathwork, a guided 3°C cold plunge, herbal tea, finger foods, wine, and community connection.

📅: Thursday, August 21, 2025
📍: The Yoga Bar, 10 Plastics Ave
⏰: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
💵: $80
🔗: Event Link 

Pilates, Massages, Sound Baths!

Celebrate the launch of Toronto's Social Wellness Club with pilates, massages, a sound bath, and community connection. Includes swag bag, socks, refreshments, and wellness gifts.

📅: Saturday, August 23, 2025
📍: Coco Reformer Pilates
⏰: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
💵: $54.99
🔗: Event Link 

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  • Plan ahead — because now when you see a fun event, we’ve got stuff lined up weeks in advance

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