In-Person: Walking Group (Vancouver)
2024-11-22 09:30 - 10:00, 2024-11-29 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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 follow a gentle 3 km route in the community surrounding our Vancouver centre.
*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.

Gentle Yoga
2024-11-22 09:30 - 10:45, 2024-11-27 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-11-29 09:30 - 10:45 | 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.

Orientation Session
2024-11-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-29 11:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Strength & Cardio
2024-11-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-12-02 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 PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2024-11-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-02 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.

Restorative Yoga
2024-11-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-12-02 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.

Orientation Session
2024-11-25 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-02 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.

Self-Care Workshop for Support People
2024-11-25 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 PT the business day prior to the class date.

Hatha Yoga
2024-11-25 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.

Strength & Stretch
2024-11-26 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 PT the business day prior to the class date.

InspireHealth LIFE Program Day 1- Kamloops
2024-11-26 09:30 - 15:30 | Kamloops, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A1, Canada
InspireHealth’s signature LIFE Program provides patients and their loved ones with the essential foundations of health and well-being during cancer. Patients with all cancers — newly diagnosed, in treatment and post-treatment are welcome to join. Patients and caregivers will learn about stress reduction, sleep management, self-care, nutrition, exercise & movement, and lymphatic & immune system support.
All sessions are led by our team of supportive care clinicians including Physicians, Counsellors, Dietitians and Exercise Physiologists.

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2024-11-26 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.

Gratitude Meditation
2024-11-26 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.

Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2024-11-26 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.

In-Person Walking Group (Victoria)
2024-11-27 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.

InspireHealth LIFE Program Day 2- Kamloops
2024-11-27 09:30 - 15:30 | Kamloops, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A1, Canada

Chair Yoga
2024-11-27 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.

Strength & Stretch
2024-11-28 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.
* 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.

Cooking Class: Microgreens
2024-11-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
*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.
Microgreens are a fantastic addition to your winter meals. Growing microgreens at home is a rewarding and easy way to add fresh, nutritious greens to your meals. In this cooking demonstration class, I will show you how to grow microgreens at home and create a variety of dishes with different microgreens.

Recipes:
Falafel Bowl | Feasting At Home

Sumac and Thyme Salmon Burgers – WILD GREENS & SARDINES (wildgreensandsardines.com)

Roasted Broccoli Microgreen Soup – alive magazine

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

In-Person Cooking Class: Microgreens
2024-11-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual

Orientation Session
2024-11-28 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.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Guided Meditation
2024-11-28 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.
