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BC Brain Wellness Program

July 24th, 2023

Program Highlights

Summer Pilot Classes
Registration is now open for Condensed Classes, which will be held online on July 25, 28 and August 1. Classes offered are Strength and Balance, High Intensity Interval Training, and Functional Strength and Balance.

Registration for the Paired Classes will be available on July 31 and they will be held online on August 8, 11 and 15.

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BCBWP Videos
Maintain your fitness levels, stay creative or catch up on brain wellness education this summer. BCBWP is available to you anytime through our video library of classes. Here are a few suggestions to keep you motivated and empowered and ready for the fall.

Higher Intensity Chair Exercise (Level 1-3):
Mainly seated exercise with option to stand. The focus is on building strength, improving cardiovascular health, coordinating limb movements, and incorporating some dual tasking activities.

Watch HIIT Video

Lower Intensity Interval Training (Level 2-3):
Moderate to low intensity functional full-body movements including aerobic, balance, strength, and agility exercises, with no floor work involved.

Watch LIIT Video

Yoga Foundations (Level 3-4):
This class follows an alignment-based hatha yoga approach, emphasizing posture to promote a healthy body, a peaceful mind, and an open heart. You will props and must be able to get on and off the floor with ease.

Watch Yoga Foundations Video

Musical Movements:
Connect with music through voice, body, and mind. Experience uplifting songs that bring hope and foster connection through melody and movement.

Watch Musical Movements Video

Creative Collective: Featured Creator of the Month - Lise

From day one, Lise grew up in a very arts-and-science-loving household. Her father is a professional artist with his own website and art studio. Lise believes that the arts and sciences complement each other, so it is essential to develop skills in both – she is interested in medical illustration to bridge these complementary passions.

Community Events

Exploring activities in the community is a great way to expand our horizons and add variety to our routines. And the summer is the perfect time to do it. Here are a few suggestions:

Check out local farmers market - it is exercise, social and nutritious!

Enjoy some of the great BC festivals

Events

A Podcast with Dr. Daniel Correa, neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and individuals impacted by brain conditions, aiming to educate and motivate audiences towards maintaining both a healthy brain and overall well-being.

Listen

PaRx - A Prescription for Nature

Website

Pathways BC - a link to your community and its resources

Link

BCBWP Blog

Do you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on a variety of subjects, including our recent one: A Summer Reading list from the BCWP Staff picks

Research Opportunities

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program.

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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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