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.***

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See you in class!

March Schedule

WEEK OF March 1 – 5

and

WEEK OF March 8 – 12

Starting February 1^st, we will be introducing a new video conferencing platform. You will now receive a TELUS Meeting link instead of a Zoom link.

All classes are in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

TUESDAY March 2

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!

2:00 – 4:00 pm
Inspired Conversations: Navigating Change, Grief and Loss with Fiona T. & Tara D.
Change, grief and loss are very common aspects of the cancer experience. For many people, change, grief and loss are challenging, uncomfortable, even painful, uncharted waters that can lead to feelings of vulnerability, loneliness, isolation, anxiety, fear, frustration and/or anger. Significant change, loss or grief can also trigger physical issues such as trouble sleeping, tiredness, changes in our appetite, cravings, trouble concentrating, moodiness and changes in our energy levels. In this workshop, we will explore and begin to normalize the emotional experiences of grief and loss that often come with change. Together, we will explore tools and ways of navigating change, grief and loss.

*Please have on hand: paper, pens, pencil crayons and/or 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.

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 March 3

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 Rachel M. *
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.

THURSDAY March 4

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!

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
Meditation with Tracy B.
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 March 5

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 a 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.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beginner’s Strength & Stretch with Julie H. *
This class offers an introduction to strength training. Participants are led through a series of low impact, full body exercises and are encouraged to work at their own pace. Exercises will be performed both in a chair and at the wall.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Circuit-Style Group Strength & Stretch with Jen M. *
This class offers a combination of strength and aerobic movements designed to provide you with a full body workout. A faster paced class, though 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, these are great too.

MONDAY March 8

11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation w. 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, 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 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
Cooking Class: Easy and Nutritious Breakfast Ideas with Erin R.
Join us to learn a few easy and nutritious recipes for breakfast. We will be making overnight oats, veggie-packed egg cups, berry chia crisp and homemade granola.

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 aerobics based class will move through a series of movements designed to elevate 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 March 9

11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Meditation with Dr. Janice Wright
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: Making Friends with Your Mind with Dr. Judy Tang
Learn how to use our minds to promote health. Participants will learn about the mind-body connection and how to better understand our stress responses. We will explore barriers such as external and internal stressors, and observe the power that our thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes have on our quality of life.

*Please have on hand: paper, pens, pencil crayons and/or 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.

6:00 – 6:30 pm
GratiTuesday Gratitude Meditation with Genevieve S.
Join us for this gratitude meditation practice. Together, we will breathe and take a moment of pause to be grateful. Gratitude habits are sometimes difficult to form alone, so join us in community to end your day with an attitude of gratitude.

WEDNESDAY March 10

THURSDAY March 11

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
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.

FRIDAY March 12

*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.