Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2023-03-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.
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Chair Yoga
2023-03-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-03-15 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.
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Navigating Change, Grief, & Loss
2023-03-08 10:30 - 12:00
Change, grief, and loss are common aspects of the cancer experience. For many people, grief can bring about challenging and uncomfortable emotions which may also trigger physical symptoms. In this workshop, we will explore and normalize the emotional and physiological experiences of grief; and together, explore tools and art-making as a way of navigating the grieving process.
*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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Gentle Yoga
2023-03-08 13:30 - 14:45, 2023-03-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-03-15 13:30 - 14:45, 2023-03-17 09:30 - 10:30
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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Group Strength & Stretch
2023-03-09 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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Lymphedema Education Session
2023-03-09 11:00 - 12:30
Lymphedema is swelling due to build-up of lymph fluid in the body, often in the arms and legs, and can be associated with cancer and its treatments. This session provides information related to lymphatic health, and the prevention and management of lymphedema. Open to all cancer patients, their support people and health care professionals.
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Cooking Class: Fresh Spring Bowls
2023-03-09 13:00 - 14:30
Spring is almost here and so are some of the beautiful produce available in BC. Bowls are a great way of increasing our fruit and vegetable servings in a day as well as a way to have an incredibly flavourful meal!

Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
Three Simple Ways to Add Bold Flavors to Tofu
Buddha Bowl
Banana Chocolate Chunk Frozen Yogurt

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Orientation Session
2023-03-09 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-03-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-03-13 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-03-16 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-03-17 11:00 - 11:30
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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Guided Meditation
2023-03-09 19:00 - 19:45, 2023-03-16 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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Strength & Cardio
2023-03-13 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.
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Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2023-03-13 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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Restorative Yoga
2023-03-13 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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Strength & Stretch
2023-03-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-03-16 09:30 - 10:30

Nutrition Workshop: Cancer Protective Nutrition
2023-03-14 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.
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Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2023-03-14 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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Gratitude Meditation
2023-03-14 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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Inspired Conversations: Exploring Emotions
2023-03-15 10:30 - 12:00
Feelings are neither wrong or right, good or bad, they just are. Join us for this workshop on emotions where we will learn ways to identify and express feelings, to build greater self-awareness. We will explore tools for how to express emotions, and explore ways to self-soothe and regulate during uncomfortable emotions.
*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 closed.

Breast Cancer Surgery Rehabilitation Education Session
2023-03-16 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.
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Cooking Class: Pancakes Three Ways
2023-03-16 13:00 - 14:30
Join us to enjoy three variations on pancakes. These recipes will provide inspiration for a savory supper with Japanese pancake, and two protein-packed simple recipes made with a blender.

Okonomiyaki Japanese pancakes
Three-ingredient banana blender pancakes: 2 eggs, 1 banana, 1/3 cup rolled oats
High protein cottage cheese pancakes: ½ cup cottage cheese, ½ cup rolled oats, 3 eggs

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