Gratitude Meditation
2023-07-18 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-07-25 17:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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
2023-07-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-25 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.

Chair Yoga
2023-07-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-26 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Inspired Conversations: Navigating Change, Grief & Loss
2023-07-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
​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.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Gentle Yoga
2023-07-19 13:30 - 14:45, 2023-07-26 13:30 - 14:45 | Virtual
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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.

Strength & Stretch
2023-07-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-27 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.

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Education Session
2023-07-20 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 PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Orientation Session
2023-07-20 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-07-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-24 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-07-27 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.

Guided Meditation
2023-07-20 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.

Gentle Yoga
2023-07-21 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Strength & Cardio
2023-07-24 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 PT the business day prior to the class date.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2023-07-24 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.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Restorative Yoga
2023-07-24 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.

Self-Care Workshop for Support People
2023-07-24 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 PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Strength & Stretch
2023-07-25 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 PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Nutrition Workshop: ​Encouraging Kindness; Normalizing Emotional Eating
2023-07-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
​We are living in an interesting time where our food intake may look different for a variety of reasons, including our emotional well-being. This workshop will explore a unique perspective on emotional eating and how it may be helping to support your body. We will also discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies for working with and through emotional eating, depending on how this practice is affecting us in the current moment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Creating Through Cancer
2023-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
​Research shows that creative practices support our well-being. In these monthly workshops, we will explore how creativity can acknowledge, revive, and inspire us. These creative drop-in sessions will include opportunities to engage in guided creative exercises and share reflections with other attendees. This is an experiential workshop, and folks are encouraged to come prepared to create and get curious about their process. Absolutely no art experience required; the journey is the destination!
* Please have several pieces of paper and coloured drawing materials (crayons, pastels, or coloured pencils).

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

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2023-07-25 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.

Inspired Conversations: Building Resilience
2023-07-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
​In this creative workshop we explore resilience through the grounding symbolism of the tree. With guidance and visualization you will connect inward and create your own “tree of life” through drawing. Come plant roots and have fun with creative expression that can help cultivate self-awareness and find ways to express emotion.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person Walking Group (Victoria)
2023-07-26 11:45 - 13:00 | 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 11:15 am, with our walk starting promptly at 11:45 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.

In-Person Walking Group (Vancouver)
2023-07-26 11:45 - 13:00 | 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 will follow a gentle 3 km route in the communities surrounding our Vancouver centre. Check-in will open at 11:15 am, with our walk starting promptly at 11:45 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.

Cooking Class: Celebrating Summer Foods!
2023-07-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
​In this class, we will use some lovely summer ingredients to create flavourful dishes that celebrate this season! Experiment with tofu, whip up a cooling summer soup option, toss together a protein-rich quinoa salad, and check out a tasty crumble recipe featuring summer blueberries.

Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas
Tofu Feta
Vegan Basil Cucumber Gazpacho
The Ultimate Healthy Blueberry Crumble

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