BC Brain Wellness Program

August 6, 2024

Upcoming Events

In Person Yoga Class - with Vanessa Barron
August 14, 2024 at 9:30 - 11:00 am at UBC campus - $10 per person

The Brain Wellness Program welcomes you to an in-person yoga class with Vanessa Barron. After the one-hour class, there will be a mix and mingle with some light snacks.

Wellness Wednesday: Ancient Wisdom from Tai Chi & Qi Gong Principles
September 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm on Zoom

Join our participatory workshop to experience gentle healing movements and breaths from Tai Chi & Qi Gong Principles.

Program Highlights

Creative Collective: Featured Creator of the Month - David Walker

David Walker’s life has been an amalgamation of his deep interests in both the sciences and the arts. He remembers drawing people at age 3 and airplanes at age 5. David has explored many different art mediums. It varied from painting, to modeling materials, potting, and in his later years, working in stone and bronze. Now, art gives David the ability to observe and create which has become a necessity for his general well being. Though less able to produce art now after a stroke a few years ago, David finds it vital to continue having artistic endeavors in his life to the best of his current abilities. This gives him a way to communicate to others what he perceives in life through his art.

BC Brain Wellness Program In-Person Group Exercise Classes

In collaboration with UBC Bodyworks, we are offering in-person group exercise classes at UBC. These classes focus on evidence-based, multimodal exercises taught by qualified instructors and supported by UBC Kinesiology students. Each class contains a mix of strength, balance, aerobic, and agility exercises with a focus on functional movements. This exercise program is designed for individuals with chronic neurological conditions; however, the classes are not condition-specific. Rather, the exercises have been selected with a variety of conditions in mind, and instructors can provide individual modifications. Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at various times and cost $10 each. Please note that to participate in these classes you must be able to:

Commute to the UBC Campus
Walk 50 metres with or without a gait aid
Stand for 15 minutes
Get on and off the floor

If you would like to participate, register your interest below.

BCBWP Blog

Do you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on a variety of subjects, including our recent one: "A World in Colour: The Benefits of Art on Mental Well-Being".

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Research Opportunities

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program, including two studies: EQUIT Stroke Study and the Assessing Breathing and Swallowing in Adults Study.

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Donate

The BC Brain Wellness Program is an entirely donor funded program and would not be possible without donors like you. A gift today will ensure the ongoing development and delivery of classes. Thank you for your support.

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We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions regarding the program. If you wish to submit anonymous feedback, please fill out our Feedback Form on the Contact Us page.

If you would like to inquire about technical issues or any other feedback requiring a response, please reach out to us via email or phone. Responses on the feedback form are anonymous.

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