InspireHealth

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2022-10-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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 is now closed.

Strength & Cardio
2022-10-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-10-17 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 is now closed.

Orientation Session
2022-10-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-20 17:00 - 17:30, 2022-10-17 15:00 - 15:30, 2022-10-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-13 17:00 - 17:30
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.
Registration is now closed.

Gentle Yoga
2022-10-21 09:30 - 10:45
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
Registration is now closed.

Guided Meditation
2022-10-20 19:00 - 19:45, 2022-10-13 19:00 - 19:45
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 is now closed.

Cooking Class: Fermenting at Home
2022-10-20 13:00 - 14:30
Preparing fermented foods can provide you with your own home-grown probiotics (in food form)! Learn how to make simple recipes that will support the health of your gut microbiome and will increase digestibility.
(Please note: fermented foods that contain live bacteria may not be appropriate for some individuals undergoing cancer treatment, especially if their medical team has suggested extra caution with these types of foods or a neutropenic diet.)

Fermented Buckwheat Bread: Gluten Free Fermented Buckwheat Bread (mealgarden.com)
Sauerkraut: Making Sauerkraut | Wild Fermentation :: Wild Fermentation
Brine-fermented veggies: Lacto-fermented Radishes Recipe – Cultures For Health
Fermented apple sauce: Lacto-fermented Apple Sauce Recipe – Cultures For Health
Kefir: Homemade Milk Kefir (Step-By-Step Tutorial) | Live Eat Learn

Registration is now closed.

Sexual Health & Cancer
2022-10-20 11:00 - 12:30
This educational session will speak to the impacts that cancer and treatment can have on sexual health and well-being. Physical impacts, including vaginal dryness and changes in erectile function, will be discussed, as well as changes in desire, communication with partners, and exploring sexual identity where you are now. This session is open to patients and their support people. This session will be 1.5 hours followed by a question period.
Registration is now closed.

Strength & Stretch
2022-10-20 09:30 - 10:15
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.
* Please note: October 20th class is 45 minutes in length
Registration is now closed.

Gentle Yoga
2022-10-19 13:30 - 14:45, 2022-10-14 09:30 - 10:45, 2022-10-12 13:30 - 14:45
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 is now closed.

Chair Yoga
2022-10-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-10-12 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 is now closed.

Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2022-10-18 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 is now closed.

Gratitude Meditation
2022-10-18 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 is now closed.

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2022-10-18 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 is now closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Nutrition Support to Manage Digestive Side Effects of Treatment
2022-10-18 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 is now closed.

Strength & Stretch
2022-10-18 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 is now closed.

Restorative Yoga
2022-10-17 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 is now closed.

Cozy Lentil Recipes
2022-10-13 13:00 - 14:30
Let’s make some warm, delicious and nutritious lentil recipes. Lentils are a wonderful source of protein, fibre and phytonutrients. Lentils are so versatile and easy to cook, come along and learn a few new tasty recipes.
Lentil Soup: Best Lentil Soup Recipe – Cookie and Kate
Sweet Potato Lentil Curry: Sweet Potato Lentil Curry with Crispy Sesame Chickpeas. – Half Baked Harvest
Vegan Lentil Nut “Meatloaf”: Lentil Nut Vegan “Meatloaf” | Minimalist Baker Recipes
Registration is now closed.

Lymphedema Education Session
2022-10-13 11:00 - 12:30
This session provides information related to lymphatic health, and the prevention and management of lymphedema. Hosted by Jenna L, Registered Massage Therapist in Vancouver, BC.
Registration is now closed.

Strength & Stretch
2022-10-13 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 is now closed.

Inspired Conversations: Healthy Communication (Part 2)
2022-10-12 10:30 - 12:00
Healthy communication can be a lofty goal at the best of times- and even more so while living with cancer and its stresses. This workshop aims to provide you with tangible tools to help you become a healthy communicator and more mindful listener both in person and online. Tools for healthy communication can help decrease stress and increase connection with oneself and others.
*Please have on hand paper and pens, pencil crayons and felt pens may be helpful but not necessary.
**Designed for those diagnosed with cancer and supporters too.
***We recommend you participate in this class in a private/quiet room and/or use headphones, when possible, to keep the conversation for your ears only.
Registration is now closed.
