InspireHealth

Gentle Yoga
2024-02-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-02-23 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Orientation Session
2024-02-16 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-19 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-22 17:00 - 17:30, 2024-02-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-26 15:00 - 15:30 | 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.

Exercise & Lymphedema
2024-02-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
This session explores the role of exercise in promoting lymphatic health and the management of lymphedema.

Hosted by Denise Drisdelle and Elli Klaus, Registered Massage Therapists in Vancouver, BC.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

BC Family Day — InspireHealth Closed
2024-02-19 | Virtual

Strength & Cardio
2024-02-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-02-26 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.

Strength & Stretch
2024-02-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-02-22 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.

Nutrition Workshop: Nutrition & Cancer 101
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
*Please note: This is a hybrid workshop that will be offered virtually and in-person at our Vancouver centre. Please only register for the version you plan on attending.
This workshop is an introduction to the connections between nutrition and cancer and how to support your diagnosis with food. We will cover a variety of topics including specific nutrient requirements during treatment, preparing for surgery, cancer-protective foods and touch on some of our most frequently asked questions. If you are new to our nutrition programming, this is a great place to start.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Nutrition Workshop: Nutrition & Cancer 101 (Vancouver)
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada

Creating Through Cancer
2024-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Research has shown that creative practices can support our well-being. In this workshop, we will explore how creativity can revive and inspire us. This creative session will include opportunities to engage in guided creative exercises and share reflections with other participants. This is an experiential workshop where participants are encouraged to create and get curious about their journey. Absolutely no art experience required — the process is the destination!
* Please have paper, a glue stick, and coloured drawing materials (e.g. coloured pencils, markers, crayons, pastels, etc.) ready.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2024-02-20 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
2024-02-20 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
2024-02-20 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)
2024-02-21 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
2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Inspired Conversations: Building Resilience
2024-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | 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.
* Please have paper and coloured drawing materials (e.g. coloured pencils, markers, crayons, pastels, etc.) ready.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Gentle Yoga
2024-02-21 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.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
2024-02-21 14:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
The program is both educational and experiential, incorporating multiple forms of meditation and mindful movement. MBSR was developed at the University of Massachusetts by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and has since been studied and found to be an effective intervention for many people, including those with cancer. The program runs once per week for 8 weeks, 2.5 hours per session.
There is a 30 minute orientation session at the beginning of the first session and a half-day retreat part way through the program. We ask that you commit to the full length of the course to gain the full benefit.
Thank you for your interest in the InspireHealth MBSR Program. Unfortunately, registration is full. If you would like to be contacted for future programs, please email, or call 1.888.734.7125.

In-Person: Casserole Cooking Class (Vancouver)
2024-02-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
Please note: This class is reserved to patients ages 55 years and older.

Join us for an in-person casserole cooking class! This class will provide the opportunity for participants to cook alongside the instructor and make a casserole to take home and bake. Classes will be led by one of our registered dietitians and is aimed at creating an enjoyable and social environment with the opportunity to make a warm meal, while increasing food skills. Ingredients for the recipe will be provided and participants will have their own cooking station setup. A travel container will also be provided to transport the casserole home. Class registration is limited to 8-10 people.

Recipe:

Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas

Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Guided Meditation
2024-02-22 19:00 - 19:45 | Virtual
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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.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2024-02-26 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
2024-02-26 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.
