InspireHealth

Restorative Yoga
2023-06-05 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-05-29 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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 is closed.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2023-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-29 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 is closed.

Strength & Cardio
2023-06-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-29 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 closed.

Orientation Session
2023-06-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-01 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-05-29 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-05-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-25 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 closed.

Gentle Yoga
2023-06-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-31 13:30 - 14:45, 2023-05-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-24 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 closed.

Guided Meditation
2023-06-01 19:00 - 19:45, 2023-05-25 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 closed.

Cooking Class: Delicious Meals for Sharing
2023-06-01 13:00 - 14:30
Thinking of enjoying a backyard meal with friends or family? Looking for dishes that are delicious, easy and nutrient-dense? We have a few favourites to share with you.

Bruschetta with Tofu Feta
Creamy Vegan White Bean Queso
Black Bean Burgers
Farro Salad with Apples and Arugula
Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding
No-bake Creamy Dessert Cups

Registration is closed.

Strength & Stretch
2023-06-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-25 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 closed.

Inspired Conversations: Yoga & Art
2023-05-31 10:30 - 12:00
In this experiential practice we will weave art making and yoga postures together to explore the complexities of seeking balance in our lives.
*No art experience required. Please have several pieces of paper and coloured drawing materials (crayons, pastels or coloured pencils), pillows, and blankets ready.
**Please note this class requires pre-consultation with an InspireHealth Exercise Therapist to participate.

Registration is closed.

Chair Yoga
2023-05-31 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
2023-05-30 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 closed.

Gratitude Meditation
2023-05-30 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 closed.

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2023-05-30 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 closed.

Nutrition Workshop: Cancer-Protective Nutrition
2023-05-30 11:00 - 12:00
​This workshop will explore how the foods we eat and the way we eat can support our overall well-being. We will explore specific nutrients and foods that have been researched to have cancer-protective properties and suggestions of how to incorporate these foods into our lives.

Registration is closed.

Self-Care Workshop for Support People
2023-05-29 17:30 - 19:00
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 is closed.

Pelvic Floor Education Session
2023-05-29 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 is closed.

Cooking Class: Cooking to Support Bone Health
2023-05-25 13:00 - 14:30
​Bone health is incredibly important. Part of bone health includes ensuring we are getting enough calcium in our diets. Join us as we look at creative ways to get a little more calcium throughout your day.

Strong Bones Smoothie
Curried Salmon Salad
Fruit Dip
Edamame Peanut Crunch Salad
Chia Pudding

Registration is closed.
