InspireHealth

Cooking Class: Miso Recipes
2023-01-26 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Miso is an ingredient traditionally used in Japanese cooking and is made from fermented soybeans. In today’s class, we’ll explore both sweet and savory ways to use miso in a variety of dishes that will showcase miso’s delicious umami flavor and probiotic benefits.

Pecan Date Bon Bons Recipe
Rosemary Red Soup – Grey Bears
Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowls with Garlic Sesame Dressing
Edamame Sesame Dip with Miso

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Strength & Stretch
2023-01-26 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.
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Gentle Yoga
2023-01-25 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.
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Inspired Conversations: Introduction to Self-Compassion (Part 2)
2023-01-25 10:30 - 12:00
Most of us are too hard on ourselves. In this two-part workshop, we will explore self-compassion: the practice of treating ourselves as we would a good friend. Together we will learn about the foundations of self-compassion, and how it can help us navigate the difficulties of our lives with more kindness and less judgment. Research on self-compassion has shown that it can increase happiness and improve relationships, while decreasing anxiety, depression and shame. Join us to learn fresh perspectives and practical ways to stop being so hard on ourselves. This workshop is a two-part series, and we invite participants to try and attend both.
* 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.
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Chair Yoga
2023-01-25 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 closed.

Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2023-01-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-17 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.
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Gratitude Meditation
2023-01-24 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-01-17 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.
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Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2023-01-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-01-17 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.
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Nutrition Workshop: Nutrition Support to Manage Digestive Side-Effects of Treatment
2023-01-24 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.
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Strength & Stretch
2023-01-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-01-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-01-17 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.

Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2023-01-24 07:00 - 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.
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Orientation Session
2023-01-23 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-01-20 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-01-19 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.
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Restorative Yoga
2023-01-23 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.
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Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2023-01-23 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.
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Strength & Cardio
2023-01-23 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 cloesd.

Gentle Yoga
2023-01-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-01-18 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.

Guided Meditation
2023-01-19 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.
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Cooking Class: A Mexican-Inspired Vegetarian Menu
2023-01-19 13:00 - 14:30
Mexican food has complex layers of flavours, making it a perfect vehicle for plant-based proteins. We will make some tacos as well as delicious sides and additions that help to pack in both flavour and nutrition.

Vegetarian Tacos
Pickled Onions
Easy Creamy Avocado Dip
Refried Beans
Salsa Verde
Rajas Tacos
Chipotle Black Bean Tortilla Soup

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Breast Cancer Surgery Rehabilitation Education Session
2023-01-19 11:00 - 12:30
This session provides information and techniques for managing common concerns that may occur after treatment for breast cancer including radiation fibrosis, axillary cording, shoulder dysfunction and lymphedema.  It will also touch on pacing for pain and fatigue. Facilitated by guest expert Janet Sprague, a Physiotherapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist in Vancouver. Open to all cancer patients, their support people and health care professionals.
Registration is now closed.

Inspired Conversations: Introduction to Self-Compassion (Part 1)
2023-01-18 10:30 - 12:00
Most of us are too hard on ourselves. In this two-part workshop, we will explore self-compassion: the practice of treating ourselves as we would a good friend. Together we will learn about the foundations of self-compassion, and how it can help us navigate the difficulties of our lives with more kindness and less judgment. Research on self-compassion has shown that it can increase happiness and improve relationships, while decreasing anxiety, depression and shame. Join us to learn fresh perspectives and practical ways to stop being so hard on ourselves. This workshop is a two-part series, and we invite participants to try and attend both.
* 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.

Chair Yoga
2023-01-18 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.

Nutrition Workshop: Supporting Gut Health
2023-01-17 11:00 - 12:00
Your gut microbes can have an important effect on overall health. In this workshop, learn about how the microbiome can support your health, as well as how you can help your microbiome thrive through nutrition and lifestyle.
Registration is now closed.
