Classes & Programs

For Patients, Caregivers and the Public

Consciously Creating Calmness Online Daytime Classes

These days there is increasing interest in creating a sense of personal calmness, mindfulness and being mindful.

Gain control of your emotions - both positive and negative
Retrain your mind to think and respond more positively
Reduce stress and create a sense of balance
Calm your mind and let go of unhealthy thoughts
Feel good about yourself and others

Facilitated by: Mindset Cultivator, Moira Hutchison

QiGong Online Daytime Classes

QiGong harmonises, strengthens, and has a healing effect on the functioning of all the internal organs and bodily systems. It increases the supply and flow of energy throughout the body, can have a variety of rejuvenating effects and is believed to increase longevity, and it induces calm mental and emotional states. Benefits include:

Better sleep
Reduced symptoms of stress
Better circulation (of Qi, blood and the lymphatic system.)
Improved balance
Improved posture
Greater core strength and flexibility

Facilitated by: QiGong Instructor, Moira Hutchison

Watch Moira's QiGong video demonstration

Restorative Yoga Online Monthly Evening Classes

Join Amber from the comfort of your own home for 90 minutes of guided rest to tend to your nervous system and bring you back to your centre, with the intention of releasing imprints of stress. This is a restorative practice offered virtually to support you to calm your nervous system, relax your body and build your resources as you prepare for sleep.

Facilitated by: Amber Young, RMT

Slow Movement & Meditation On-Demand Video Library

Slow movement & meditation classes are designed to be restorative, and to provide opportunities for rest. All of the classes are slow and gentle. Lisa's classes help people to understand that BOTH movement AND stillness can be restorative.

Facilitated by: Lisa Paterson, Yoga Therapist (M.Ed., C-IAYT)

Head Start Program for people newly diagnosed with breast cancer

Head Start is an empowerment program for people newly diagnosed with breast cancer to help them feel less alone and confused, and better prepared for what lies ahead. Head Start’s combination of support, empowerment, and hands-on lifestyle modifications covers topics including: cancer navigation, integrative cancer therapies, mind-body techniques and coping tools.

Open to: People recently diagnosed with breast cancer (do not have to be patients of the Centre)
Facilitated by: Anne Pitman (M.Sc., EYRT-500, C- IAYT)

Inspire Now Program for those living with lung cancer

People with lung cancer may have physical and emotional concerns such as fatigue, shortness of breath, worry, pain, sadness, and may experience stigma. Additionally, they often have the desire to learn what they can do to support their health. Inspire Now aims to help people with these unique concerns through the support of a warm and caring group setting.

Open to: Anyone living with lung cancer (do not have to be patients of the Centre)
Facilitated by: Anne Pitman (M.Sc., EYRT-500, C- IAYT)