InspireHealth

Strength & Stretch
2025-12-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-16 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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.
* An exercise consultation is required prior to attending any movement-based group programming. If you haven’t already completed the exercise assessment, once you register for the class we will be in-touch with you, or you can e-mail us at info@inspirehealth.ca or call at 1-888-734-7125 to book an appointment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Hatha Yoga
2025-12-22 18:00 - 19:15, 2025-12-15 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.
* An exercise consultation is required prior to attending any movement-based group programming. If you haven’t already completed the exercise assessment, once you register for the class we will be in-touch with you, or you can e-mail us at info@inspirehealth.ca or call at 1-888-734-7125 to book an appointment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Orientation Session
2025-12-22 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-15 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
New to InspireHealth? Join a Quick Info Session
At InspireHealth, we’re here to support you at every stage of your cancer journey. Our team of supportive care physicians, exercise therapists, dietitians and counsellors offer life-changing support through one-on-one consultations and a variety of classes & workshops – all designed to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Join us for a 30-minute in-person Orientation Session to learn more about our free programs and services available to you and your loved ones.
*This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2025-12-22 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.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.

Strength & Cardio
2025-12-22 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.
* An exercise consultation is required prior to attending any movement-based group programming. If you haven’t already completed the exercise assessment, once you register for the class we will be in-touch with you, or you can e-mail us at info@inspirehealth.ca or call at 1-888-734-7125 to book an appointment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Orientation Session
2025-12-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-18 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
New to InspireHealth? Join a Quick Info Session
At InspireHealth, we’re here to support you at every stage of your cancer journey. Our team of supportive care physicians, exercise therapists, dietitians and counsellors offer life-changing support through one-on-one consultations and a variety of classes & workshops – all designed to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Join us for a 30-minute in-person Orientation Session to learn more about our free programs and services available to you and your loved ones.
*This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Gentle Yoga - Level 1
2025-12-19 09:30 - 10:45 | Virtual
This class is intended to be restorative and is a wonderful introduction if you are new to yoga. Participants are encouraged to connect with their breath while exploring foundational seated, standing, and balance yoga poses with focus on mobility, flexibility, and relaxation.
* An exercise consultation is required prior to attending any movement-based group programming. If you haven’t already completed the exercise assessment, once you register for the class we will be in-touch with you, or you can e-mail us at info@inspirehealth.ca or call at 1-888-734-7125 to book an appointment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Walking Group (Victoria)
2025-12-19 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.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Walking Group (Vancouver)
2025-12-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
Join us for an in-person walking group at our Vancouver center for movement and connection with those in our patient community. This walking group will be led by our team of clinical exercise physiologists and will follow a gentle 3km route in the communities surrounding our Vancouver center.
*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.

Guided Meditation
2025-12-18 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.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Exercise & Lymphatic Health
2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This education session explores the lymphatic system and reviews the current research on the role of exercise in promoting lymphatic health and its use in lymphedema management. Please note that this is not an exercise class.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
*No exercise clearance required

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

In-Person: Walking Group (Kelowna)
2025-12-18 09:00 - 10:00 | BC
Join us for an in-person walking group in Kelowna for movement and connection with those in our community! This walking group will be led by our team of clinical exercise physiologists and follow a gentle 3 km route.
Location: Strathcona Park Beach – 2290 Abbott Street, Kelowna BC, V1Y 1E3
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

BRCA Support BC: Beyond the BRCA Gene - The Other Factors That Shape Your Risk
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Session Overview:
BRCA mutations are only one piece of the hereditary cancer puzzle. This expert panel will take you beyond single-gene risk to explore a range of other factors that can significantly shape your personal cancer risk profile.
You’ll learn how emerging science is revealing the role of breast density, polygenic risk scores, and tools like CANRisk in painting a more complete and accurate picture of who is at risk — and why. These advances are moving us toward a new era of personalized risk management, where prevention and screening strategies can be tailored with greater precision than ever before.
Drs. Dawson and Cheifetz, together with Genetic Counsellor and Clinical Educator Melanie O’Loughlin, will show how these factors work together in practice, what they mean for decision-making today, and how they’re likely to transform clinical care in the near future.
Key Topics:

Breast Density: Why it matters for both risk and screening accuracy.
Polygenic Risk Scores: How multiple genes combine to influence your risk.
CANRisk Tool: Bringing all risk factors together into a single, usable score.
Personalized Risk Management: What these advances mean for your care now — and what’s coming next.
Q&A: Your chance to ask questions and get expert guidance.

Speaker:
Dr. Lesa Dawson, VGH Prevention and Survivorship Clinic, Gynaecologic Cancer Initiative
Dr. Rona Cheifetz, BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer Program High Risk Clinic
Melanie O’Loughlin, Clinical Educator, BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer Program
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Orientation Session (Vancouver)
2025-12-17 16:00 - 16:30 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada

Gentle Yoga - Level 2
2025-12-17 13:30 - 14:45 | Virtual
Building from our gentle yoga level 1, this class explores progressive seated, standing, and balance yoga poses with the option to explore more advanced poses. Each class includes a variety of modifications for most abilities and finishes with restorative relaxation time.
Prior participation in gentle yoga 1 is recommended.
* An exercise consultation is required prior to attending any movement-based group programming. If you haven’t already completed the exercise assessment, once you register for the class we will be in-touch with you, or you can e-mail us at info@inspirehealth.ca or call at 1-888-734-7125 to book an appointment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Creative Arts Workshop (Vancouver)
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
***THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL***
Research shows that creative practices support our well-being.
Join InspireHealth Art Therapist and Clinical Counsellor, Fiona Thatcher, and experience an in-person art therapy workshop at the Vancouver centre of InspireHealth.
Come and enjoy the fun of creating alongside others and getting curious about your process. Absolutely no art experience required, the journey is the destination! Supplies provided.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.

Inspired Conversations: Cultivating Gratitude
2025-12-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us in exploring the power of cultivating a grateful heart. A growing body of research indicates that there are very real benefits of practicing this attitude for those with chronic health conditions. This workshop will explore gratitude through creative and mindful practices that you can take with you.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Chair Yoga
2025-12-17 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.
* An exercise consultation is required prior to attending any movement-based group programming. If you haven’t already completed the exercise assessment, once you register for the class we will be in-touch with you, or you can e-mail us at info@inspirehealth.ca or call at 1-888-734-7125 to book an appointment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Luk Tung Kuen (Vancouver)
2025-12-17 09:00 - 09:45 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
Luk Tung Kuen is a collection of movements originating from tai chi, qi gong, and martial arts. All movements are gentle and low- impact and are intended to promote strength and circulation. This class is suitable for all individuals at all levels and is held outdoors (weather permitting) at InspireHealth’s Vancouver Centre.
* An exercise consultation is required prior to attending any movement-based group programming. If you haven’t already completed the exercise assessment, once you register for the class we will be in-touch with you, or you can e-mail us at info@inspirehealth.ca or call at 1-888-734-7125 to book an appointment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2025-12-16 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.
* An exercise consultation is required prior to attending any movement-based group programming. If you haven’t already completed the exercise assessment, once you register for the class we will be in-touch with you, or you can e-mail us at info@inspirehealth.ca or call at 1-888-734-7125 to book an appointment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Gratitude Meditation
2025-12-16 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.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2025-12-16 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.
* An exercise consultation is required prior to attending any movement-based group programming. If you haven’t already completed the exercise assessment, once you register for the class we will be in-touch with you, or you can e-mail us at info@inspirehealth.ca or call at 1-888-734-7125 to book an appointment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Creating Through Cancer
2025-12-16 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!
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
*Please have several pieces of paper, a glue stick, and coloured drawing materials (crayons, pastels, or coloured pencils).
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Cooking Demo - Alternative Sweeteners in Snacks & Treats (Victoria)
2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Victoria, #212 -2187 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
In this class, we’ll experiment with using bananas, dates, and other alternative sweeteners in recipes to add fibre and minerals. We’ll even use some veggies in one of these treats to provide a boost of nutrition and add to the sweetness at the same time.
Recipes:

Gingerbread Energy Bites (No-Bake, Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan)
Chocolate beet muffins (loosely based on this recipe: Beetroot Banana Cocoa Cake – InspireHealth)
Paleo Banana Bread Macaroons (Egg free)
Gingerbread Brownies – PaleOMG

This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Please note: This is a hybrid workshop that will be offered virtually and in-person at the Victoria InspireHealth Centre. Please only register for the version you plan on attending.

Cooking Demo - Alternative Sweeteners in Snacks & Treats
2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
In this class, we’ll experiment with using bananas, dates, and other alternative sweeteners in recipes to add fibre and minerals. We’ll even use some veggies in one of these treats to provide a boost of nutrition and add to the sweetness at the same time.
Recipes:

Gingerbread Energy Bites (No-Bake, Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan)
Chocolate beet muffins (loosely based on this recipe: Beetroot Banana Cocoa Cake – InspireHealth)\nPaleo Banana Bread Macaroons (Egg free)
Gingerbread Brownies – PaleOMG

This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Please note: This is a hybrid workshop that will be offered virtually and in-person at the Victoria InspireHealth Centre. Please only register for the version you plan on attending.
