InspireHealth

Gentle Yoga
2024-02-14 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-02-07 13:30 - 14:45 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

In-Person: Walking Group (Vancouver, Weather Dependent)
2024-02-14 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.

In-Person: Walking Group (Victoria, Weather Dependent)
2024-02-14 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.

Inspired Conversations: Healthy Communication (Part 2)
2024-02-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Healthy communication can be challenging at the best of times, and even more so while living with cancer and its stresses. This workshop will provide tangible tools to become a healthy communicator and a mindful listener, which can help to decrease stress and increase connection with oneself and others.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Chair Yoga
2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-07 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.

In-Person Walking Group (Victoria)
2024-02-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-02-07 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.

Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2024-02-13 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.

Gratitude Meditation
2024-02-13 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.

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2024-02-13 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.

In-Person: Cooking Class: Easy 20-Minute Meal Ideas (Vancouver)
2024-02-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
*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.
Join us in preparing some easy 20 minutes meals for busy weeknights. These meal ideas are very versatile so you can easily make substitution to suit your dietary preferences.

Black Bean Tacos Recipe (Ready In 10 Minutes)
Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Chinese Noodle Soup

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

Cooking Class: Easy 20-Minute Meal Ideas
2024-02-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual

Strength & Stretch
2024-02-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-02-08 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.

Hatha Yoga
2024-02-12 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.

Orientation Session
2024-02-12 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-08 17:00 - 17:30 | 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.

Restorative Yoga
2024-02-12 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.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2024-02-12 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.

Strength & Cardio
2024-02-12 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.

Gentle Yoga
2024-02-09 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.

Guided Meditation
2024-02-08 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.

Cooking Class: Comforting Plant-Based Meals
2024-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join this cooking class to make a comforting, plant-based meal! We will prepare a spiced (but not spicy!) lentil soup, a colorful salad and some fibre packed crackers.
Recipes:

Glowing Spiced Lentil Soup
Farmers Market Salad
Endurance Crackers

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

Lymphedema Education Session
2024-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This session provides information related to lymphatic health, and the prevention and management of lymphedema.

Hosted by Jenna LaFleche, a Registered Massage Therapist in Victoria, BC.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Yoga & Art: Attending to the Heart
2024-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
In this heart-centered practice we will weave art making and yoga postures together to explore self-compassion.

*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.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
2024-02-07 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.

Inspired Conversations: Healthy Communication (Part 1)
2024-02-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
