InspireHealth

Gentle Yoga - Level 1
2025-05-09 09:30 - 10:45, 2025-05-16 09:30 - 10:45 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
This class is intended to be restorative and is a wonderful introduction if you are new to yoga. Participants are encouraged to connect with their breath while exploring foundational seated, standing, and balance yoga poses with focus on mobility, flexibility, and relaxation.
* 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
2025-05-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-15 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-16 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.

In-Person: Functional Movement (Vancouver)
2025-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
***THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL***
Session Theme: Lower Body – Progressions
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: Max 10 participants.
Please note: Our Functional Movement classes rotate through six unique themes, each offered on a different date. If you’ve attended this focus before, please note that the content will be the same. As space is limited, we encourage you to consider joining a different topic when it becomes available.

Strength & Cardio
2025-05-12 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.
* 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 PDT the business day prior to the class date.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2025-05-12 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.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.

Orientation Session
2025-05-12 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
2025-05-12 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.
* 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.

Strength & Stretch
2025-05-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-15 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.
* 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.

LIFE Program - Day 1 (Kamloops)
2025-05-13 09:30 - 15:30 | Kamloops, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A1, Canada
**This program is now full. Click here to join our waitlist.**

InspireHealth’s signature 2-day in-person 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.
Led by our dedicated team of supportive care clinicians, topics covered include stress reduction and self-care, sleep management, nutrition, exercise and movement, cancer education, and more.
If you or someone you know may be interested, consider joining us for this FREE foundational two-day program!
*The Kamloops LIFE Program is in partnership with the Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Society and the Royal Inland Hospital. Partial funding for the LIFE Program in Kamloops has been generously donated to support cancer patients in memory of Jim Bowersock, Harold Dreyer and Curtis McCoy.

Cooking Demo - Home-Grown Probiotics
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
*Please note: This is a hybrid workshop that will be offered virtually and in-person at our Victoria centre. Please only register for the version you plan on attending.
Learn to prepare fermented foods at home! Making fermented foods can be very economical and fun, as well as supporting the gut microbiome.
Please note: fermented foods that contain live bacteria may not be appropriate for some individuals undergoing cancer treatment, especially if their medical team has suggested extra caution with these types of foods or a neutropenic diet.
Recipes:

Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Fermented Buckwheat Bread
Salt-Brined Fermented Carrot Stick
Milk Kefir

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

In-Person: Cooking Demo - Home-Grown Probiotics (Victoria)
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Victoria, #212 -2187 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Beginner’s Strength & Stretch
2025-05-13 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.
* 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.

Gratitude Meditation
2025-05-13 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
2025-05-13 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.
* 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.

In-Person: Luk Tung Kuen (Vancouver)
2025-05-14 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.
* 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.

In-Person: Walking Group (Victoria)
2025-05-14 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.

LIFE Program - Day 2 (Kamloops)
2025-05-14 09:30 - 15:30 | Kamloops, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A1, Canada

Chair Yoga
2025-05-14 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.

Inspired Conversations: Joy & Passion
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
We may experience being disconnected from passion, but it is always awake and alive within us. Together we will explore what passion is, what gets in its way, and what nourishes it. Connecting with passion helps us to express ourselves more fully and authentically, and to feel more alive!
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In Person: Strength & Cardio (Victoria)
2025-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Victoria, #212 -2187 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PDT the business day prior to the class date.
Limited spots available.

Gentle Yoga - Level 2
2025-05-14 13:30 - 14:45 | Virtual
Building from our gentle yoga level 1, this class explores progressive seated, standing, and balance yoga poses with the option to explore more advanced poses. Each class includes a variety of modifications for most abilities and finishes with restorative relaxation time.
Prior participation in gentle yoga 1 is recommended.
* 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.

In-Person: Orientation Session (Vancouver)
2025-05-14 16:00 - 16:30 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Education Session
2025-05-15 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.

Guided Meditation
2025-05-15 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.

BRCA Support BC: Current & Future Directions for Research in BRCA
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
In this informative session, Dr. Intan Schrader will provide a look at the latest research and future developments in BRCA-related cancer care. As a leader in hereditary cancer research, Dr. Schrader will focus on what current studies mean for BRCA carriers, particularly in the areas of early detection and personalized treatment.
Dr. Schrader will discuss how new advancements in genetic testing, like long-read sequencing, are improving our ability to detect BRCA mutations and differentiate between hereditary and non-hereditary cancers. These advancements help in identifying cancer risks earlier and more accurately, leading to better prevention strategies and treatment options tailored to individuals.
The session will also highlight ongoing research efforts aimed at understanding how BRCA mutations affect cancer development and what this means for the future of cancer care. Dr. Schrader will explain how these studies are helping doctors develop new ways to detect cancer early and create more effective treatments specifically for people with BRCA mutations.

In-Person: Walking Group (Vancouver)
2025-05-16 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.
