| Recreational and Sports Programs (Ontario, only) | ||||
| Program Name | Cancer Site | Brief Description | Location (City) | URL or Telephone Number |
| Hope House | All types | Certified professionals volunteer their time to provide services that promote health & wellbeing. Programs include yoga, meditation, walking, Picking Up the Pieces post-cancer group, 1:1 modalities such as reflexology, Reiki, healing touch, etc. | Aurora & Richmond Hill | https://www.hopehousehospice.com/page3 |
| Restorative Yoga (Home Studio) by Kathleen Gorden | All types | In her home studio, Kathleen Gorden instructs Restorative yoga as a healing and gentle form of exercise. Private classes offered. | Brantford | http://www.turningpointnutrition.ca/cancer-care-in-brantford-ontario |
| Evergreen Yoga- Yoga for Cancer Warriors | All types | Yoga for Cancer Warriors is for those newly diagnosed, in treatment, post treatment, gathering strength, thriving or for those loved ones supporting a Warrior. The sessions are held on a one-on-one basis either in our peaceful Caledon studio or in the comfort and convenience of the client’s home. They are tailored to the individual’s needs, objectives and goals. | Caledon | http://www.evergreenyoga.ca/yoga-for-cancer-warriors.html |
| Living Yoga & Health | All types | Qualified instructors offer classes for prenatal, toddlers, children, teens, adults, and those over 50. Programs offered include gentle yoga, restorative yoga, therapeutic yoga, yoga meditation, and many more. | Guelph | https://livingyoga.ca/class-descriptions-2-3/ |
| Breath Rejuvenation Studio | All types | Breathe Rejuvenation Studio is downtown Guelph’s natural organic aesthetic spa and yoga studio for both men and women. Breath is ecologically aware, combining organic ingredients, and local and fair-trade practices into a professional variety of quality wellness services. | Guelph | https://www.visitguelphwellington.ca/listing/2177 |
| BreastStrokes Dragon Boat Team | Breast | Dragon Boat | Guelph | http:/www.breaststrokes.org/ |
| Aqua Motion, YMCA Hamilton | Breast | Specifically designed for women who have had breast cancer at any time in their lives. Gentle exercises that use buoyancy and resistance training to improve range of motion, endurance and reduce Lymphoedema. | Hamilton | http://ywcahamilton.org/what-we-do/health-wellness##AquaMotion |
| Pilates Beyond Breast Cacner, YMCA Hamilton | Breast | Pilates Beyond Breast Cancer is designed to build stamina, improve posture, increase shoulder range of motion, regain function and release neck tension with the help of a certified Pilates instructor. | Hamilton | http://ywcahamilton.org/what-we-do/health-wellness##Pilates |
| Knot A Breast | All types | Dragon Boat | Hamilton | http://www.knotabreast.com |
| Wellwood Hamilton (Juravinski House)- Qi Gong | All types | No previous experience is necessary to begin this program. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Tai Chi movements are very graceful and flow “like water and clouds.” Its many health benefits include building strength in joints and balancing the body. | Hamilton | http://www.wellwood.on.ca/index.php/our-programs/12-qi-gong-for-individuals-affected-by-cancer |
| Into the Flow Yoga and Wellness | All types | A specialized yoga methodology that is tailored to address the specific physical and emotional needs left by cancer & its treatments. Community classes are free at the YMCA. | Kingston | https://intotheflow.ca |
| Breast Cancer Action Kingston (BCAK) – Lymphatic Yoga | Breast | All classes are held in the fitness room at BCAK and are open to breast cancer patients with a current paid up BCAK membership. All participants require the approval of their physician to participate. | Kingston | http://bcakingston.ca/programs-services/fitness-classes/ |
| Breast Cancer Action Kingston – Urban Poling | Breast | All classes are held in the fitness room at BCAK and are open to breast cancer patients with a current paid up BCAK membership. All participants require the approval of their physician to participate. | Kingston | http://bcakingston.ca/fitness-classes/ |
| Rowbust Dragon Boat | Breast | Dragon Boat | London | https://www.rowbustdragonboat.com/ |
| After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Aquafit | All types | Relax with focused breathing while increasing strength and range of motion * gentle movement in the water will assist in circulation to reduce lymphatic swelling * held in the warm water therapeutic pool. | Mississauga | https://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=164719 |
| Aquafitness Healing Waters, François Dupuis Recreation Centre | All types | Post-rehabilitation program in the water provides support and relieves weight-bearing pressure on joints. May improve functional mobility for persons who have experienced prolonged joint immobilization due to chronic or acute health conditions. | Orleans, Ottawa | http://join.ottawa.ca/fac/247/winter/all/act/12/6016/ |
| Hearth Place Cancer Support Center | All types | Providing community support for people diagnosed with cancer and their families through individual and group support, information, a resource centre, wellness programs and an ongoing lecture and discussion series. Several wellness programs offered free of charge. A doctor’s note is required. | Oshawa | http://hearthplace.org/wellness-programs/ |
| Aquafitness for Cancer Survivors, Dovercourt Recreation | All types | Supervised program geared toward those newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or in recovery. | Ottawa | https://www.dovercourt.org/ |
| Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre – Gentle Yoga | All types | Supervised program open to people at any stage of the cancer journey; from diagnosis to treatment to those post treatment, caregivers, and staff at the OICC. $12 +HST/class or $86.40 + HST for 8 classes. | Ottawa | http://www.oicc.ca/en/programs-event/programs/gentle-yoga |
| Breast Cancer Action Ottawa | All types | The emphasis is on getting fit, doing activities safely especially in view of the surgeries we have undergone for our breast cancers, and having FUN. We offer yoga, stretch and strength (which aims to be about half aerobics and half stretching and resistance training, belly dancing, Tai Chi, and now pole walking as an intermittent offering. | Ottawa | http://bcaott.ca/health-and-wellness-program/ |
| Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre- Yoga Thrive | All types | Support and rehabilitation to patients and their families during treatments and follow-up. The team includes: social workers, dietitians, physiotherapists, speech and language pathologists, psychologists and psychiatrists. Covered by OHIP. | Ottawa | https://easternontario.cioc.ca/record/OCR2728 |
| Surround Circle Yoga- Restorative Yoga | All types | Restorative Yoga offers tremendous tension release and deep physical, emotional and mental rest for those struggling with everyday stress and fatigue, limited mobility, or living with chronic conditions. 12-week series $210 or drop in $20. | Ottawa | http://surroundcircleyoga.com/classes/ |
| Make Waves – Aquafit, offered at the Ray Friel Centre and the Orleans Recreation Complex | All types | No description available, please call for information and location. | Ottawa | For details and location confirmation, call: Ray Friel Centre – 613-830-2747. Orleans Recreation Complex – 613-824-0819 |
| AquaCan | All types | Supervised, 45 minute, seasonal classes. Classes run twice a week, members and non-members welcome. | Ottawa | For details, call (613)798-9818 |
| Yoga Therapeutics – Yoga for Lymphatic Health | All types | We will explore how yoga breath; specific yoga postures and relaxation can aid in the irrigation of lymph throughout the body. You will learn the role the skin plays and how to stimulate lymphatic flow via the skin. | Peterborough | http://www.yogatherapeuticspeterborough.ca/services-for-yoga-therapy.html#lymphatic |
| Taoist Tai Chi Society – Health Recovery Classes | All types | Ongoing supervised classes and programs. Participants are encouraged to come to as many classes as they would like. | Sault Ste. Marie | About: https://www.taoist.org/pain-relief-through-taoist-tai-chi-arts/ ; To register:https://www.taoist.org/locations/sault-ste-marie/ |
| Cancer Support and Resource Program – Tai Chi Classes | All types | Support group for women with any type of cancer and their caregivers if they wish to bring them. Open to all women dealing with ANY type of cancer or long-term effects of treatment, as well as survivors. Facilitated by a peer support volunteer with training in peer support and group facilitation. | Simcoe | http://www.csrp.ca/support-groups-agencies/ |
| Yoga and Wellness For Life – Yoga Therapy | All types | Yoga therapy applies the entire science of yoga to effect health and healing on an individual basis. Services are offered by Certified Yoga Therapists. After an initial intake consultation, you will customize a program that combines at-home work with one-on-one, in-person appointments. Initial consultation $110 and $60 per yoga therapy session (60 minutes). | Smith Falls | https://www.smithsfallsyoga.com/yoga-therapy |
| Dragons of Hope | Breast | Dragon Boat | Thunder Bay | |
| Fitzone Plus- Pilates with Samantha | All types | Personal Pilates program supervised by Samantha in a group setting or home-based setting. | Toronto | https://www.pilateswithsamantha.com/ |
| ELLICSR- Taoist Tai Chi Arts | All types | This class includes gentle movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Classes are held once a month and registration is required. | Toronto | https://www.ellicsr.ca/en/classes_events/classes/Pages/taoist_tai_chi_arts.aspx |
| Healthy Steps ELLICSR | All types | Fun stretches and dance moves set to music in a healing exercise program designed to help you thrive. Registration required. | Toronto | https://www.ellicsr.ca/en/classes_events/classes/Pages/healthy_steps.aspx |
| Dragons Abreast | Breast Cancer | Dragon Boat | Toronto | http://www.dragonsabreast.ca/ |
| Pilates with Samantha at Fitzone-Plus | All types | She provides a pilates-based exercise program designed to help with the following: restore range of motion in the affected arm, increase overall strength and flexibility, improve posture and alignment, restore breathing and lung capacity, enhance self image and well being. | Toronto | http://www.pilateswithsamantha.com |
| Running Room Survivor Training Programs- Walk/Run | All types | FREE training programs are 10 weeks in duration and are open to walkers and runners who are breast cancer survivors. The 10 week “For Women Only” Learn to Run training program is structured entirely around women’s needs and will give participants a chance to network with other women who have faced similar challenges with their health. | Various | https://www.events.runningroom.com/training/?sid=622&id=5172 |
| HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre | All types | These supervised programs teach proven techniques that reduce feelings of stress, calm emotions, and help you feel more in control of your experience, and how you think and feel. | Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge | https://www.hopespring.ca/programs/relaxation__movement_programs/ |
| YogaBliss | All types | All classes offer a compassionate yoga style that invite you to create the practice that is appropriate for your body and your energy level in each moment. The YogaBliss studio provides a sanctuary to wander through the yogic journey uncovering the layers that bring inner peace and contentment. | Whitby | https://yogabliss.me/class-description/ |
| Windsor Hospice Wellness Programs- Tai Chi | All types | This program consists of a simplified form of tai chi with emphasis on slow turning and stretching along with a form of Qi Gong known as Ba Da Jin. This is a great way to relax and improve your health. | Windsor | http://www.thehospice.ca/article-18/patient-family-programs-wellness-centre |