InspireHealth

Guided Meditation
2023-09-07 19:00 - 19:45, 2023-09-14 19:00 - 19:45 (America/Vancouver) | 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
2023-09-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-15 09:30 - 10:30
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
2023-09-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-11 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-14 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-09-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-18 15:00 - 15:30
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.

Strength & Cardio
2023-09-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-18 09:30 - 10:30
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
2023-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-18 11:00 - 12:00
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
2023-09-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-09-18 13:30 - 14:30
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.

Strength & Stretch
2023-09-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-09-19 09:30 - 10:30
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.

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2023-09-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-09-19 13:30 - 14:30
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
2023-09-12 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-09-19 17:00 - 17:30
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
2023-09-12 19:00 - 20:00
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.

Chair Yoga
2023-09-13 09:30 - 10:30
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.

Gentle Yoga
2023-09-13 13:30 - 14:45
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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
2023-09-14 09:30 - 10:30
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.

Lymphedema Education Session
2023-09-14 11:00 - 12:30
​This session provides information related to lymphatic health, and the prevention and management of lymphedema. Hosted by Amanda Porcheron, a Registered Massage Therapist in Vancouver, BC.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Cooking Class - Tofu Four ways!
2023-09-14 13:00 - 14:30
​Curious about incorporating tofu into your menu but not sure how? This is the class that will help get you started! In this class we will make recipes that are full of flavour and pack a plant-based protein punch!

Scrambled tofu https://elavegan.com/vegan-scrambled-eggs/#recipe
Easy marinated tofu Marinated Tofu (The Best Tofu Ever!) – Nora Cooks
No-chicken nuggets https://www.thekitchn.com/air-fryer-tofu-nuggets-smoky-broccoli-recipe-23201010
Chocolate pudding https://www.theendlessmeal.com/vegan-dark-chocolate-pots-de-creme/

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

Pelvic Floor Education Session
2023-09-18 17:00 - 18:00
​​The pelvic floor muscles can be weakened or influenced by regular aging, but can also be greatly affected by surgeries and/or radiation to the abdominal, pelvic, and genital regions. Dysfunction of the pelvic floor can lead to urinary or bowel incontinence, chronic pain, and sexual dysfunction. Join Jodi Ganton, Registered Physiotherapist and Pelvic Floor Specialist, for this informative session on pelvic floor health and rehabilitation.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Nutrition Workshop: ​ Nutrition Support to Manage Digestive Side Effects of Treatment
2023-09-19 11:00 - 12:00
Some forms of cancer treatment may cause changes in our digestive system which may include nausea, constipation, and diarrhea. Join us in this workshop to discuss how nutrition can support you and your digestive system during this time.

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