InspireHealth

Strength & Stretch
2025-01-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-01-16 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Orientation Session
2025-01-09 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-16 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-17 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.

Guided Meditation
2025-01-09 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-01-16 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.
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.

In-Person: Walking Group (Vancouver)
2025-01-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-01-17 09:30 - 10:30 | 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
2025-01-10 09:30 - 10:45, 2025-01-15 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-01-17 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.

In-Person: Functional Movement (Vancouver)
2025-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
Learn proper techniques for everyday movements like pushing, pulling, hinging, squatting, and lunging to support and protect your joints as well as prevent injury. This exercise class is designed for all fitness levels.

In-person: 10 people maximum

Strength & Cardio
2025-01-13 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.

In-Person LIFE Program Day 1 -Vancouver
2025-01-13 09:30 - 15:30 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
InspireHealth’s signature 2-day LIFE Program provides patients with the essential foundations of health and well-being during cancer. This program is open to patients with all types of cancer, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, or post-treatment, and their support people.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2025-01-13 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.

Orientation Session
2025-01-13 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.

Hatha Yoga
2025-01-13 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
2025-01-14 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.

In-Person LIFE Program Day 2 -Vancouver
2025-01-14 09:30 - 15:30 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada

Cooking Demo Class: Shakshuka
2025-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Class Description:
Join us for an exciting class where you’ll learn how to make Shakshuka, a traditional Middle Eastern and North African dish. Shakshuka is a delicious and comforting one-pan meal made with poached eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, featuring the vibrant flavors of cumin, paprika, and chili.

Shakshuka Recipe

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

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2025-01-14 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
2025-01-14 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.
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.

Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2025-01-14 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: Luk Tung Kuen (Vancouver)
2025-01-15 09:00 - 09:45 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
Luk Tung Kuen is a collection of movements originating from tai chi, qi gong, and martial arts. All movements are gentle and low- impact and are intended to promote strength and circulation. This class is suitable for all individuals at all levels and is held outdoors (weather permitting) at InspireHealth’s Vancouver Centre.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Walking Group (Victoria)
2025-01-15 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 8:45 am, with our walk starting promptly at 9:00 am.
*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.

Chair Yoga
2025-01-15 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.
* 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.

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Education Session
2025-01-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
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. Hosted by Janet Sprague, a physiotherapist and certified lymphedema therapist in Vancouver.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

BRCA Carrier Stories: Surviving and Thriving with BRCA
2025-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join us for an inspiring session where three remarkable BRCA carrier members in our BC community—Morag Crocker, Kim Sutcliffe, and Catherine Chambers—will share their personal journeys of surviving and thriving with a BRCA mutation. Each speaker will take 20 minutes to tell their story, offering valuable insights into the emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of living with a heightened risk of hereditary cancer, and their individual journeys in cancer and prevention.
Following these powerful testimonials, the session will feature a 30-minute panel Q&A, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers, ask questions, and gain further insights from their lived experiences.

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