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De-stress. Relax. Namaste.
Join ALS Double Play for a peaceful and meaningful evening at Exhale Hope for ALS.
Close your eyes.
Feel the evening air.
Take a deep breath.
Feel the energy of the community around you.
Together, we will enjoy one hour of gentle and accessible yoga at the Pride of Canada Carousel in Downtown Markham, led by our instructor, Swaati Mehra-Ramcharan.
After yoga, participants are invited to stay for light refreshments, conversation and connection with others who believe in creating hope for families affected by ALS.
Exhale Hope is suitable for all experience levels and abilities. No previous yoga experience is required.
We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. Yoga will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Quick Details
When?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
6:30 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Where?
Pride of Canada Carousel
Downtown Markham
8080 Birchmount Road, Markham, ON
Meet our Yoga Instructor Swaati
Swaati Mehra-Ramcharan is a yoga instructor based in Durham Region who is passionate about helping people feel comfortable, supported and connected through movement.
Swaati began practising yoga regularly after discovering how much it supported both her body and her mind. Her approach is gentle, mindful and welcoming, with an emphasis on making yoga accessible to people with different levels of experience and ability.
Swaati’s professional training includes:
• 500 hour yoga teacher training through Canmore Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School and Balanced Life Yoga
• Pre and postnatal yoga training through Balanced Life Yoga
• Yoga for pelvic health training with Pelvic Health Professionals
Swaati looks forward to guiding the Exhale Hope community through a calming and meaningful practice in support of ALS families, awareness and research.
Why Exhale Hope for ALS matters
ALS Double Play was founded by the Chiu family after Christopher Chiu was diagnosed with ALS at only 32 years old. Christopher lived with ALS for five years before his passing in 2016.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive and fatal motor neuron disease. ALS gradually affects a person’s ability to move, speak, swallow and breathe. There is currently no cure.
Funds raised through Exhale Hope for ALS will help ALS Double Play:
• Support ALS families through accessible mental health care
• Raise awareness about ALS and its impact
• Invest in critical ALS research, including the Christopher Chiu Fellowship at the University of Toronto
By registering, donating or sharing this event, you are helping build a future where no family has to face ALS alone.
Together, we can breathe in the calm, exhale hope and continue working to make ALS history.
Checkout
Event registrations are non refundable. If you are unable to attend after registering, your registration fee will be considered a donation to
ALS Double Play and will help support families affected by ALS.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Thank You for your support!
We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Pride of Canada Carousel (8080 Birchmount Road, Markham).
Please bring:
• A yoga mat
• A reusable water bottle
• Any additional items you need to feel comfortable during the practice
Please arrive dressed and ready for yoga, as change rooms are not available.
Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. and yoga begins at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you for joining us to move, breathe and create hope for families affected by ALS.