The Synergy Session

08/20/2016

Van Andreas

Awesome mix from one of our events with Van Andreas! Come check him out in action August 28th! Tickets still available at www.stretchvancouver.com/events & the next 4 purchased get a free massage too!!

~ Here is my Morning Mix from Blessed Coast festival last month, had a lot of fun with this one :)

08/19/2016

INTRODUCING MASSAGE THERAPIST BEATA : Beata’s gift as a health care practitioner is to help facilitate/empower self love for her clients through body awareness, strengthening exercises, hydrotherapy and yoga therapy.
Beata’s journey into massage began at 18 and her learning stretched across 5 continents bringing her endless creative inspiration and valuable life experiences.
Inspired by the results of decreased pain and increased energy of her clients, after 8 years of hands on experience, she decided to take the next step and become a Registered Massage Therapist.
She is now offering a more integrated holistic approach to massage, combining deep relaxation with deep tissue and orthopaedic style of assessment and treatment planning.
She enjoys the process of creating a trusting relationship with her community, leading people back to awareness of their own self healing abilities with careful attention to exercise, posture, biomechanics and lifestyle choices.
Thanks BEATA for joining our team and offering FREE massage to participants of The Synergy Session! NEXT 4 TICKETS BOUGHT GET A FREE MASSAGE! www.stretchvancouver.com/events

08/16/2016

August 28th 7-10am at Stretch Vancouver
A chance to wake up early and spend the morning grooving with an awesome community! $30 ticket includes and more! www.stretchvancouver.com/events to reserve your spot!

08/16/2016

Picture here: The Synergy Session co-founder Hillary Mastrodicasa Yoga with Kevin of Klippers Organic Acres 💚Kevin is one of the hardworking farmers behind Klippers Organic Acres, a 40 acre organic farm in Cawston, they supply beets, carrots, cucumbers and apples for our juice bar🍎these fruits&veggies are picked fresh just 3 days before our event! You want fresh ingredients? Look no further! Details at www.stretchvancouver.com/events
Thanks Kevin&all the Klippenstiens for all you do!
Photo 📸by Chloe's Countertop

08/13/2016

Do you like to DANCE & PLAY?! If movement is your thing then grab your early bird ticket to The Synergy Session! On sale until August 14th for only $25! Event details below:
August 28th 7-10am - Meditation, guided movement, dancing, DJ set, live art, full local organic juice bar & breakfast snacks! Tickets at www.stretchvancovuer.com/events

08/12/2016

JUST 3 MORE DAYS EARLY BIRDS! $25 tickets on sale NOW until August 14th! Don't miss out on the next The Synergy Session August 28th 7-10am at Stretch Vancouver!
What to expect:
Meditation with Chiara Martini
Guided movement with Hillary Mastrodicasa Yoga
Juice Bar & Breakfast Snacks by Klippers Organic Acres, Vancouver Food Pedalers Cooperative & Cedar Isle Farms
DJ Set by Van Andreas
Live art created and donated by Jared Washam
Free massage, dancing, play, prizes and much more!
Tickets at www.stretchvancouver.com

08/10/2016

Chloe's Countertop

Check out this awesome blog post by Holistic Nutritionist Chloe's Countertop. Does a great job highlighting some of the aspects of The Synergy Session, shedding light on the importance of locally sourced, organic food to the folks behind these morning movement jams! Shout outs to Klippers Organic Acres & Vancouver Food Pedalers Cooperative

Have you heard of a Morning Rave? Day Breakers?

Well, Vancouver has it's own version thanks to The Synergy Session team led by Hillary Mastrodicasa all happening at Stretch Vancouver

From yoga, to mediation, to partner yoga, to holistic food, to face painting, to massages- all before 10am. Are you in? Have a read.

http://chloescountertop.com/synergy-session-vancouver/

The next event is on August 28th from 7-10am and early bird tickets are available until August 14th for $25 ($5 off!)

08/09/2016

WE'RE BACK!! August 28th 7-10AM come start your morning with us! Meditation, movement, music, art, massage and loads of local, organic food and juice! Last event until FALL! Early bird tickets on sale now! $25 until August 14th @ www.stretchvancouver.com/events

07/23/2016

& from all of us at ☀️ looking forward to seeing you Sunday morning Ground Up Climbing Centre for our - tickets still available! Meditation with Chiara Martini, movement with Hillary Mastrodicasa Yoga music by Van Andreas and live art performance by Jared Washam - did we mention the fabulous door prizes from Pokosha Clothing , Cedar Isle Farms & Chief Yoga and Wellness?? Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

07/21/2016

GET TO KNOW THE SYNERGY SESSION CREW: Chiara Martini - Meditation Guide - Ever since Chiara was a young child learning to dance, movement has always been her passion and medicine. For her all forms of movement from yoga to dance are therapeutic, and a tool to be cultivated in a safe space to be then brought into our daily lives to empower and to heal. This past year by deepening her meditation practice it led her to a 10 day silent Vipassana meditation course. Harnessing this tool to create more balance in her life, she loves to share meditation with others as another offering to finding balance in life.
Chiara will be starting us off on Sunday at Ground Up Climbing Centre with a 15 minute guided meditation, tickets are still available, to reserve email [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you all!

07/21/2016

GET TO KNOW THE SYNERGY SESSION CREW: Jared Washam - Live Artist / Graphic Designer - Rooted in the techniques and traditions of street art, Jared’s work aims at themes of balance, ephemerality and the collaboration between doer and observer. Inspired by Asian paper-cuts, contemporary typography, graf culture and digital flaws like glitches and pixelation, he creates a space for observation of the contemporary experience we all currently share; an opportunity to look around corners, behind layers and through the veil.
****REGISTER AT [email protected] TO GRAB YOUR TICKETS FOR The Synergy Session Squamish! Did we mention one lucky participant is going home with Jared's beautiful art!?

07/20/2016

GET TO KNOW THE SYNERGY SESSION CREW: Teo Van Raalte - DJ Van Andreas - A lover of music since an early age, he grew up listening to his family’s old rock and jazz records. In high school he developed a love of hip hop and rap, mostly due to the emphasis on the low frequencies. Nowadays he doesn’t limit himself to any one genre, but specializes in the deep and smooth styles that make you feel. An avid slackliner, he knows how to bring balance and presence on and off the dance floor. Expect to be taken on an evolving journey through sound.
**Don't forget to pre-register for The Synergy Session Squamish July 24th Ground Up Climbing Centre - MUST RESERVE YOUR TICKET BY THURSDAY @ [email protected]

07/19/2016

The Georgia Straight

Some of the many reasons we love Vancouver Food Pedalers Cooperative. Thanks for all the support!

Microgreens are grown organically and harvest twice each week all year long, then delivered by bicycle throughout Vancouver—rain or shine and sometimes snow.

07/19/2016

GET TO KNOW THE SYNERGY SESSION CREW: Richard Glickman - Co-founder / Bartender / "Hype" Man - Originally from London in the UK, Rich grew up in a thriving rave scene and spent many summer's working at music festivals. These festivals gave him the opportunity to work for Smooth Criminals, an amazing pop up healthy snack bar, which solidified his love of nutritious food and forging a connection between food, music and the movement community ever so present at festivals. Having recently immersed himself in the Vancouver highline community he understands facing your fears, freeing yourself from the ego and being playful in his movements. Time makes fools of us all, but still holding on to the rave passion, he co-founded The Synergy Session to bring together, music, movement and delicious food.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR JULY 24TH SQUAMISH EVENT AT [email protected] MUST REGISTER BY THURSDAY! (YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND)

07/17/2016

The Squamish Chief

Thanks Squamish Chief for the awesome write up. Hope to see many Squamish faces bright and early on July 24th

Looking for something to do this weekend? Would you take in this new event?
Music, dance, movement, art and more
First Squamish Synergy Session aims to kick off your Sunday with a “movement jam”

07/15/2016

GIVEAWAY ALERT I Pokosha Clothing will be donating one of their epic catsuits to a lucky participant at the next Synergy Session at Ground Up Climbing Centre. Alyssa & Nadine are absolutely fantastic, hardworking and have been a great support for The Synergy Session. We are so happy they are apart of this event and many more in the future. Show them your love on July 24th!!! Email [email protected] to pre-register!

07/14/2016

GET TO KNOW THE SYNERGY SESSION CREW: Hillary Mastrodicasa - Co-founder & Movement Guide - For as far back as she can remember Hillary has been moving. She grew up as a ballerina and started practicing yoga in 2013 while living in Cusco, Peru. Ask anyone close to her, this girl is high energy, always bouncing around, there's a playfulness to her movement, and she pretty much never stops smiling (see photo). An extremist, long-time raver, local food enthusiast and aspiring homesteader, the Synergy Session gave her the opportunity to bring together all the facets of her past and present experiences to create a growing community and an awesome party! She is very passionate about this project and looks forward to sharing what she knows and learning from you!
Grab a ticket to the next event July 24th at Ground Up Climbing Centre and come see for yourself! Email [email protected] to pre-register! 💛☀️

07/13/2016

GET TO KNOW THE SYNERGY SESSION: 3 main principles: MOVE - NOURISH - CONNECT - The Synergy Session is an opportunity for individuals to come together in a safe space and explore freedom of movement. It's about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something different. Our hope is for people to connect with each other, with the way the body moves, and with the food that gives that body the nourishment it needs to fully explore its capabilities. Connection to food and local farmers is of real importance at the Synergy Sessions, and we wish to educate as well as feed.
Imagine an experience where you can move confidently no matter what your skill level, exactly as you want, exploring all possibilities. The Synergy Session is an energizing practice to kick off your Sunday; free your inner self. Just be you!
The event includes early morning meditation with Chiara Martini, 90 minute playful guided movement with Hillary Mastrodicasa Yoga, followed by an all out dance party. Refreshments include 100% local, organic juice bar, as well as snacks! The event will include live music by DJ Van Andreas and live art by Jared Washam, the art will be given away to one lucky participant at the end of the event!
Bright colors are definitely encouraged at our events, as well as hoops, poi, juggling props and whatever else you’d like to bring that’s playful and fun and will enhance your morning movement jam experience!
You can catch us this month Ground Up Climbing Centre July 24 & Blessed Coast July 25!

07/12/2016

Less than two weeks away from The Synergy Session debut in Squamish at Ground Up Climbing Centre! Tickets are still available through [email protected] $30 for non-members/free for everyone else - YOU MUST REGISTER BY JULY 23RD!
Whats included: 15 minute meditation, 90 minute guided movement/yoga & playful partner work led by Hillary Mastrodicasa Yoga, followed by all out movement jam! Local organic juice bar & breakfast snack provided by Klippers Organic Acres & Cedar Isle Farms, Live DJ set by Van Andreas and live art performance by Jared Washam. Door Prizes from Pokosha Clothing & Chief Yoga and Wellness!

07/06/2016

Have you reserved your spot yet for The Synergy Session Squamish?! FREE for Ground Up Climbing Centre members, $30 for non-members *Ticket includes* 15 minute meditation, 90 minute guided playful movement/yoga & partner work led by Hillary Mastrodicasa Yoga, followed by an all out movement jam (toys encouraged!), local, organic juice bar, breakfast snacks, live dj set by Van Andreas, live art performance by Jared Washam , and chance to win door prizes from Pokosha Clothing & Chief Yoga and Wellness

06/30/2016

Photos by Garima Sood

06/17/2016

Synergy Session morning raves offer a drug-free way to move and connect

Still not sure if this Sunday's morning rave is for you? Check out Amanda Siebert - Journalist take in the The Georgia Straight on what we're doing!
Shout outs to Stretch Vancouver Van Andreas Jared Washam Klippers Organic Acres Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm Vancouver Food Pedalers Cooperative

Hillary Mastrodicasa and Richard Glickman's early-morning event encourages human connection, real food, and uninhibited movement.

06/15/2016

Hand printed limited edition t's designed & printed by Jared Washam will be available at the event on Sunday $32 a piece! Everyone needs a bit more in their life! CASH ONLY!

06/13/2016

This is Holly Clarke👋🏼 A lady of many talents, known for her custom designed and baked wedding cakes as well as her work as an artist, Holly has recently taken her talents into the world of body painting, she will be at The Synergy Session June 19th painting from 615-715 & 9-10 for anyone who wants to get rave ready with colourful body paint 🌈 We're less than a week away and we're getting so so excited! Tickets at www.stretchvancouver.com !

06/12/2016

If you don't know already the folks at The Synergy Session really care about where the food at these morning raves is coming from, we can guarantee you every single ingredient at the breakfast/juice bar is coming from BC.
These delicious salmon berries were foraged today on Mount Seymour! They'll be coming to The Synergy Session on Sunday as tasty little ice cubes for your juice!

06/10/2016

Look at that smile! I'd say that is precisely the kind of person you would want to kick start your morning with! Sunday June 19th 7:15am this beauty, Chiara Martini, will be guiding everyone through a 15 minute vipassana style meditation to set us up for the movement portion of the morning rave - and well, the rest of your day! Chiara has an innate ability to connect with all types of people, she is generous and loving and we couldn't be happier that she is apart of this event! Tickets still available www.stretchvancouver.com/events

06/09/2016

Shout out to the always lovely Chloe's Countertop, one of the sponsors for our June 19th morning rave! Her brand new, much anticipated cookbook will be included in our door prizes! She's having a party this Saturday at the Juice Truck and I highly recommend you head over to celebrate with her, spoiler alert: there's a chance to win a ticket to The Synergy Session June 19th! Tickets available here: https://www.picatic.com/event14641079159278752/

06/07/2016

This gal is one of the 5 urban farmers Vancouver Food Pedalers Cooperative - these guys operate a small micrograms farm out of converted shipping containers in Strathcona, so cool! Amanda here will by at the June 19th morning rave pressing up their delicious wheat grass for your enjoyment! The next 4 tickets we sell will include a free 15 minute massage! Get 'em while they last! www.stretchvancouver.com/events

06/07/2016

GIVEAWAY ALERT!! The next 4 tickets purchased will include a 15 minute massage after the movement portion of the June 19 Synergy Session morning rave! Share with your friends & be sure to include your email address when you register so we can schedule your massage! Buy your tickets at www.stretchvancouver.com/events

05/30/2016

Meet Jared, creator of , you can expect to see him set at live painting the event, he then donates the work at the end of the event and one of our lucky participants wins it in a random draw! Early bird tickets available for ONLY 2 more days! $30 @ www.stretchvancouver.com/events
A bit more about Jared: Rooted in the techniques and traditions of street art, Jared’s work aims at themes of balance, ephemerality and the collaboration between doer and observer. Inspired by Asian paper-cuts, contemporary typography, graf culture and digital flaws like glitches and pixelation, he creates a space for observation of the contemporary experience we all currently share; an opportunity to look around corners, behind layers and through the veil.

05/30/2016

Spent the day on with artist Jared Washam ( ) t's for our next event June 19! We've got black, white, teal and grey t's, shoot me an email to buy one! [email protected] ❤️💛💙 Special shout out to for all the help/supplies, check them out for all your silk screening needs!

05/27/2016

The Synergy Session

SYNERGY SESSION - JUNE 19TH (6AM-10AM)
*****Early Bird ticket sales end MAY 31ST!*****
$30 @ www.stretchvancouver.com/events
-MEDITATION*YOGA*DANCE*
-LIVE DJ*LIVE ART
-MASSAGE*BODY PAINTING
-LOCAL/ORGANIC JUICE/BREAKFAST BAR
https://www.facebook.com/events/1223678284310323/

Video shot and edited by the talented Garima Gulati FB: https://www.facebook.com/thesynergysession IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesynergysession/

05/26/2016

The Synergy Session is looking for an RMT to join our team! You will be working alongside another lovely massage therapist at our next morning rave June 19, offering massages to participants before and after the guided movement portion of the event. Contact Hillary by email for more information [email protected] - please share with your RMT friends! 💜TSSTEAM

05/25/2016

THIS GUY! What an amazing part of our team, supportive and easy going and great at what he does we are so lucky to have Van Andreas as the DJ for The Synergy Session - thank you for helping us spread this morning rave movement!

Teo Van Raalte has been a lover of music since an early age. He grew up listening to his family’s old rock and jazz records. In high school he developed a love of hip hop and rap, mostly due to the emphasis on the low frequencies. Nowadays he doesn’t limit himself to any one genre, but specializes in the deep and smooth styles that make you feel. An avid slackliner, he knows how to bring balance and presence on and off the dance floor. Expect to be taken on an evolving journey through sound.

Next event June 19th - Early bird deal $30 on until May 31st - www.stretchvancouver.com/events to purchase!

05/24/2016

Don't forget to wish The Synergy Session co-founder & bartender a very Happy Birthday today! Only 7 days left to grab early bird tickets to our upcoming morning rave June 19! $30 at www.stretchvancouver.com/events