InspireHealth

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2023-10-03 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-09-26 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Nutrition Workshop: ​Supporting Your Immune System with Nutrition
2023-10-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This workshop will discuss the immune system: what it is, how it functions and how we can support it with nutrition and lifestyle approaches.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Strength & Stretch
2023-10-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-26 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 PDT the business day prior to the class date.

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation — InspireHealth Closed
2023-10-02

Orientation Session
2023-09-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-28 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-09-25 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-21 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.

In-person: Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation Workshop
2023-09-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
Have you always wondered what mindfulness is exactly? Are you thinking about introducing a mindfulness practice into your life? Are you looking to deepen your existing practice? This is the workshop for you!
*Please note: This workshop will be held in-person at our Vancouver centre.
During this time together we will:

Explore what mindfulness is and is not
Discuss who can benefit from a mindfulness practice, and the evidence behind Mindfulness-Based Programs
Experience short, guided mindfulness practices and inquire into our experiences
Consider what a mindfulness practice might look like for you, and the next best steps
Answer questions you may have about mindfulness and meditation

Gentle Yoga
2023-09-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-22 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
2023-09-28 19:00 - 19:45, 2023-09-21 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.

Strength & Stretch
2023-09-28 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.

Gentle Yoga
2023-09-27 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.

Inspired Conversations: An Introduction to Self-Compassion Part 2
2023-09-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Most of us are too hard on ourselves. Research has shown that self-compassion can increase happiness, improve relationships, and decrease anxiety, depression and shame. In this workshop, we will explore the practice of treating ourselves as we would a good friend. Join us and learn about the foundations of self-compassion, and how it can help us navigate the difficulties of life with more kindness and less judgment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Chair Yoga
2023-09-27 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.

In-Person Walking Group (Victoria)
2023-09-27 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
2023-09-26 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
2023-09-26 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.

Nutrition Workshop: ​Mindful Eating
2023-09-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Trying to stay in the moment and slowing down can be supportive in many aspects of our lives. Join us to explore the benefits of mindful eating, the process of being present while eating and enjoying our food. We will look at practical tips for starting to include these practices in our lives such as noticing hunger and fullness cues and noticing sensory aspects of mealtimes.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Self-Care Workshop for Support People
2023-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
​For support people only, this class will explore ways to take care of yourself while you are taking care of others. Through a series of exercises and discussions, you will learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your own self-care practice and your relationship with the person you are supporting. It is open to primary caregivers, loved ones, family members and friends of people currently living with cancer. If this is your first Supporters workshop, or if you have never filled out a consent form, please take a moment to complete and submit the Group Consent Form. We appreciate your attention to this.

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

Restorative Yoga
2023-09-25 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
2023-09-25 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
2023-09-25 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.

BRCA in BC Support Group: BRCA Basics: Genetics, Risks and Risk Management
2023-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
This group is intended to provide a space where carriers can meet to connect, supported by trained counsellors and learn more about topics of interest related to the BRCA genes from experts in the field.
The first hour of the group will include an expert speaker on various topics of interest, with opportunities for Q&A. The second hour will focus on providing time for carriers to give and receive support to one another with help from a clinical or genetic counsellor and with a nurse practitioner available to answer medical questions.
Topic: “BRCA Basics: Genetics, Risks and Risk Management”
Guest Speaker: Dr. Rona Cheifetz, MD, Surgical Oncologist, BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer Program High Risk Clinic
Thank you for your interest in the BRCA in BC Support Group Program. This session is full.
