InspireHealth

Inspired Conversations: Building Resilience
2023-11-15 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
In this creative workshop we explore resilience in its many forms through the grounding symbolism of the tree. We will define and understand what resilience is, what supports it, and through guided visualization create a unique “tree of life” drawing. Come plant roots and begin to cultivate resilient well-being.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Walking Group (Victoria)
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Victoria, #212 -2187 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for an in-person walking group at our Victoria centre for movement and connection with those in our community. This walking group will be led by our team of clinical exercise physiologists and will follow a gentle 3 km route in the communities surrounding our Victoria centre. Check-in will open at 11:45 am, with our walk starting promptly at 12:00 pm.
*Previous consultation with our team of exercise physiologists is required for participation.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Walking Group (Vancouver)
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
Join us for an in-person walking group at our Vancouver centre for movement and connection with those in our community. This walking group will be led by our team of clinical exercise physiologists and will follow a gentle 3 km route in the communities surrounding our Vancouver centre. Check-in will open at 11:45 am, with our walk starting promptly at 12:00 pm.
*Previous consultation with our team of exercise physiologists is required for participation.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Gentle Yoga
2023-11-15 13:30 - 14:45, 2023-11-22 13:30 - 14:45 | Virtual
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Explore the connection between breath and movement while taking the time to relax and gently stretch the body. Move through seated, standing, and balance postures, and finish with a restorative relaxation time. Modifiable for all levels.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Strength & Stretch
2023-11-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-11-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-11-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Build strength, endurance, and flexibility. This class includes a combination of resistance, balance, and aerobic movements to provide a full body workout. Modifiable for all levels.
* Please have a chair, wall, and weights or alternatives (e.g. water bottles, soup cans) close by.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Breast Cancer Surgery Rehabilitation Education Session
2023-11-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This session provides information and techniques for managing common concerns that may occur after treatment for breast cancer including radiation fibrosis, axillary cording, shoulder dysfunction and lymphedema. It will also touch on pacing for pain and fatigue. Hosted by Janet Sprague, a physiotherapist and certified lymphedema therapist in Vancouver.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Cooking Class: Fall Inspired Nourishing Soups
2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join us for this fall inspired cooking class featuring warm and nourishing soups. We will incorporate a variety of flavours including curry spices, cashew cream and Thai flavours.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Orientation Session
2023-11-16 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-20 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-11-23 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-24 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us to learn more about our programs and services and how you can access them. This session is open to people with a diagnosis of cancer and their support people.

Guided Meditation
2023-11-16 19:00 - 19:45, 2023-11-23 19:00 - 19:45 | Virtual
Soothe the heart, body, mind, and spirit with this guided meditation class that incorporates various mindfulness techniques, such as intention setting, body scans, breath work, and thought watching practices combined with the sweetness of silence.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Gentle Yoga
2023-11-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-11-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Explore the connection between breath and movement while taking the time to relax and gently stretch the body. Move through seated, standing, and balance postures, and finish with a restorative relaxation time. Modifiable for all levels.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Strength & Cardio
2023-11-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Elevate the heart rate and get your body moving! This class focuses on aerobic movements while incorporating strength exercises to provide a full body conditioning workout. Modifiable for all levels.
* Please have a chair, wall, and weights or alternatives (e.g. water bottles, soup cans) close by.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2023-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Increase connection through breath and mindfulness. This guided meditation class begins with intention setting, followed by a body scan, breathwork, and thought observation practice.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Restorative Yoga
2023-11-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Progress the body and mind to a place of relaxation, rest, and gentle opening. This class moves through a series of seated and lying down yoga postures to provide participants with a renewed sense of vitality and wellness. Modifiable for all levels.
* Please have a pillow, blanket, chair, and two bath towels nearby.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Hatha Yoga
2023-11-20 18:00 - 19:15 | Virtual
Explore the connection between breath and movement while taking the time to relax and connect with your body. The initial portion of this class offers full body poses with a focus on gentle and accessible strength building. The later portion of this class offers restorative, supportive poses.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Nutrition Workshop: ​Cancer Protective Nutrition
2023-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This workshop will explore how the foods we eat and the way we eat can support our overall well-being. We will explore specific nutrients and foods that have been researched to have cancer-protective properties and suggestions of how to incorporate these foods into our lives.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2023-11-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Adapted for beginner’s, this class serves as an introduction to strength training by leading participants through a series of low impact, full body exercises while participants are encouraged to work at their own pace. Modifiable for all levels.
* Please have a chair, wall, and weights or alternatives (e.g. water bottles, soup cans) close by.
* Please only register for one of Tuesday’s Strength & Stretch classes (i.e. ‘all levels’ at 9:30 am or ‘beginners’ at 1:30 pm). If you are unsure which to choose, please request an appointment with an Exercise Therapist at InspireHealth.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Gratitude Meditation
2023-11-21 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Designed to promote wellness through gratitude, this class provides participants an opportunity to breathe together and take a moment of pause to be thankful. Gratitude habits can be difficult to form alone, so join us in community to end your day with an attitude of gratitude.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2023-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Prepare the body for rest and sleep through gentle movement and relaxation. This class uses Qigong, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to promote wellness at all levels of mind, body, and spirit. Modifiable for all levels.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person Walking Group (Victoria)
2023-11-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Victoria, #212 -2187 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for an in-person walking group at our Victoria centre for movement and connection with those in our community. This walking group will be led by our team of clinical exercise physiologists and will follow a gentle 3 km route in the communities surrounding our Victoria centre. Check-in will open at 11:45 am, with our walk starting promptly at 12:00 pm.
*Previous consultation with our team of exercise physiologists is required for participation.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Chair Yoga
2023-11-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Aimed at optimizing accessibility, this class aims to accommodate all participants by removing the physical challenges of getting up and down from the floor. The gentle, yet deep practice provides a series of modifiable poses focused on improving strength, flexibility and balance while using breath awareness to calm body and mind. Modifiable for all levels.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Yoga & Art
2023-11-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
In this experiential practice we will weave art making and yoga postures together, exploring the ways in which we acknowledge transitions points in our lives. This playful and collaborative workshop will deepen our awareness of the wisdom of the body, allowing us to understand our experiences in a new way.

*No art experience required. Please have several pieces of paper and coloured drawing materials (crayons, pastels or coloured pencils), pillows, and blankets ready.
**Please note this class requires pre-consultation with an InspireHealth Exercise Therapist to participate.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.
