Online Classes & Programs Schedule
We are currently offering online programs, classes and consultations through TELUS Business Connect Meetings, a secure video conferencing platform.
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Sign-up for classes closes three hours before class start time or 3:30 pm for classes after 5 pm PDT.
We kindly ask you to only register for those classes you know you can attend. As a non-profit, this will allow us to be more efficient with our limited resources.
If you’re no longer able to attend a class you have signed up for, please let us know in advance. You can call us on our toll-free line at 1-888-734-7125 or send an email to info@inspirehealth.ca.
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See you in class!
May Schedule
Click the button above to download the Monthly Class Schedule.
WEEK OF May 10 – 14
When registering for an online class, you will receive a TELUS Business Connect Meeting link to join the class.
All classes are in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
MONDAY, May 10
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation with Genevieve S.
Join us for this class of coming together in breath and mindful awareness. This guided class begins with intention setting, followed by a body scan, a breath and thought-watching practice, and ending with loving kindness.
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Restorative Yoga with Steph G*
This class moves through a series of slower yoga postures designed to progress the body and mind to a place of relaxation, rest, and gentle opening. *Please have a pillow, blanket, chair, and two bath towels nearby.
2:45 – 3:30 pm
Aerobic Exercise Class with Jen M.*
This is an aerobic-based exercise class. Modifiable for all levels, this class will move through a series of movements designed to elevate the heart rate and get the body moving. Please only register for one of the back-to-back aerobics classes. If you are unsure which to choose, please request an appointment with an Exercise Therapist at InspireHealth.
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Fireside Information Session (Your first step with InspireHealth)
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.
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Refreshing Recipes for Spring with Erin R.
As the produce in the markets starts to arrive this spring, let’s try some dishes that are nutritious and refreshing!
- Edamame and Quinoa Salad: https://twosleevers.com/edamame-salad-with-quinoa/
- Korean Cucumber Salad: https://kimchimari.com/korean-cucumber-salad/
- Creamy Carrot Soup with Chermoula: https://www.feastingathome.com/north-african-carrot-soup/
- Roasted Rhubarb with Honey and Ginger: https://elizabethchloe.com/roasted-rhubarb-with-honey-and-ginger/
3:45 – 4:30 pm
Beginner’s Chair-Based Aerobic Exercise Class with Jen M.*
This is an aerobic-based exercise class. Designed for beginners or those with increased fatigue or decreased stamina. This class will move through a series of movements designed to elevate the heart rate and get the body moving from a chair. Please only register for one of the back-to-back aerobics classes. If you are unsure which to choose, please request an appointment with an Exercise Therapist at InspireHealth.
TUESDAY, May 11
9:30 – 10:30 am
Group Strength & Stretch with Steph G. *
This class offers a combination of strength and aerobic movements designed to provide you with a full body workout. Modifiable for all levels. *Please have a chair and wall close by. If you have water bottles or soup cans that can act as weights, those are great too!
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Guided Meditation with Tara D.
During this time of uncertainty, we can practice soothing our own body, mind, and heart. Join us for this class of coming together in breath and mindful awareness. This guided class begins with intention setting, followed by a body scan, and ending with a breath and thought-watching practice.
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Inspired Conversations: Introduction to Self-Compassion (Part 1) with Genevieve S. & Tara D.
Most of us are too hard on ourselves. In this two-part workshop, we will explore self-compassion: the practice of treating ourselves as we would a good friend. Together, we will learn about the foundations of self-compassion, and how they can help us navigate the difficulties of our lives with more kindness and less judgment. Research on self-compassion has shown that it can increase happiness and improve relationships, while decreasing anxiety, depression, and shame. Join us to learn fresh perspectives and practical ways to stop being so hard on ourselves. We invite participants to try and attend both parts of this workshop series. *Please have on hand: paper, pens/pencil crayons, and felt pens (may be helpful but not necessary). **Designed for those diagnosed with cancer and their supporters. 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.
5:00 – 6:30pm
Pelvic Floor Health Information Session with Jodi Ganton
The pelvic floor muscles can be weakened or influenced by regular aging, but can also be greatly affected by surgeries and/or radiation to the abdominal, pelvic, and genital regions. Dysfunction of the pelvic floor can lead to urinary or bowel incontinence, chronic pain, and sexual dysfunction. Join Jodi Ganton, Registered Physiotherapist and Pelvic Floor Specialist, for this informative session on pelvic floor health and rehabilitation.
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Qigong for Sleep and Relaxation with John W. *
Qigong is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine done as a standing movement practice. The focus is on wellness at the levels of mind, body, and spirit. This practice focuses on preparing the body for sleep through gentle movement and relaxation.
WEDNESDAY, May 12
9:30 – 10:30 am
Chair Yoga with Sylvia S.*
Chair yoga makes this practice more accessible by avoiding getting down to and up from the floor. The gentle, yet deep practice, works all parts and systems of the body while breath awareness calms and balances the body and mind. Some optional standing poses, using the chair for balance, help to improve strength and balance. Everyone moves within their own comfort level.
1:30 – 2:45 pm
Gentle Yoga with Tracy B.*
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 restorative relaxation time.
THURSDAY, May 13
9:30 – 10:30 am
Group Strength & Stretch with Rachel M.*
This class offers a combination of strength and aerobic movements designed to provide you with a full body workout. Modifiable for all levels. *Please have a chair and a wall close by. If you have water bottles or soup cans that can act as weights, those are great too!
11:00am – 12:30pm
Lymphedema Information Session with Denise Drisdelle
This session provides information related to lymphatic health, and the prevention and management of lymphedema. Hosted by Denise Drisdelle, a Registered Massage Therapist in Vancouver, BC.
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Fireside Information Session (Your first step with InspireHealth)
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.
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Guided Meditation with Genevieve S.
During this time of uncertainty, we can practice soothing our own body, mind, and heart. Join us for this class of coming together in breath and mindful awareness. This guided class begins with intention setting, followed by a body scan, and ending with a breath and thought-watching practice.
FRIDAY, May 14
9:30 – 10:45 am
Gentle Yoga with Tanya R. *
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 restorative relaxation time.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fireside Information Session (Your first step with InspireHealth)
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.
*RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL EXERCISE CLASSES:
*This Class Requires Pre-Consultation: Safety is our primary consideration in all programming at InspireHealth. In order for us to ensure a safe environment in movement-based group classes, all patients attending an online exercise class must have had a consultation with an InspireHealth Exercise Therapist or attended a class in the last two months.
To ensure the safest environment during exercise classes, requirements for participation in movement-based classes at InspireHealth have changed.
In order to participate, please ensure the following:
* The area where you are exercising is free of tripping hazards.
* That you have a sturdy chair without wheels nearby.
* That you have a phone close by.
* That you have water close by. Stay hydrated!
To schedule an appointment with one of our exercise therapists for a pre-consultation, please book here or call 1-888-734-7125.
If you need assistance, please check our Troubleshooting Tips or send us an email to noreply@inspirehealth.ca.
