InspireHealth

Nutrition Workshop: ​Budgeting Time and Money for Nutrition
2023-07-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
​Join us for tips to budget your time and money and eat well all at the same time. We will look at shopping strategies, storage tips and ways to save time and money in the kitchen. This presentation includes examples of meal planning and how to create a plan that works for you and those in your household.
Registration is closed.

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2023-07-04 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-07-11 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 is closed.

Gratitude Meditation
2023-07-04 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-07-11 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.
Registration is closed.

Qigong for Sleep & Relaxation
2023-07-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-11 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 is closed.

Chair Yoga
2023-07-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-12 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 is closed.

Inspired Conversations: Exploring & Caring for Your Emotions
2023-07-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
​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.
Registration is closed.

Gentle Yoga
2023-07-05 13:30 - 14:45, 2023-07-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-12 13:30 - 14:45 | 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 is closed.

Strength & Stretch
2023-07-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-13 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 is closed.

Sexual Well-being & Cancer
2023-07-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
​This educational session will speak to the impacts that cancer and treatment can have on sexual health and well-being. Physical impacts, including vaginal dryness and changes in erectile function, will be discussed, as well as changes in desire, communication with partners, and exploring sexual identity where you are now. This session is open to patients and their support people.
Registration is closed.

Orientation Session
2023-07-06 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-07-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-10 15:00 - 15:30 | 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.
Registration is closed.

Guided Meditation
2023-07-06 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 is closed.

Strength & Cardio
2023-07-10 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 is closed.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2023-07-10 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 is closed.

Restorative Yoga
2023-07-10 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 is closed.

Nutrition Workshop: ​Supporting Gut Health
2023-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
​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 closed.

Inspired Conversations: Cultivating Gratitude
2023-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us for this meaningful workshop where we will explore, practice and discuss the power of cultivating a grateful heart. A growing body of research indicates there are very real benefits to cultivating this attitude for those with chronic health conditions. In this meaningful workshop we will explore gratitude through creative and mindful practices. You will leave the workshop with practices that can be used to benefit your physical, mental and emotional health.
Registration is closed.

In-Person Walking Group (Victoria)
2023-07-12 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 is closed.

In-Person Walking Group (Vancouver)
2023-07-12 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 community. 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 is closed.

Lymphedema Education Session
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
​​This session provides information related to lymphatic health, and the prevention and management of lymphedema. Hosted by Jenna LaFleche , a Registered Massage Therapist in Victoria, BC.
Registration is closed.

Cooking Class: Summer Picnic Meals
2023-07-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join us in exploring meals that are easy to transport and eat outside! We will be making some dips, colourful meals and snacks that can be packed for a summer picnic.

Veggie Kabobs with Peanut Satay Sauce Skewers
Baba Ganoush
Crispy BBQ Roasted Chickpeas
Grilled Watermelon Salad

Registration is closed.
