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Yoga with HIM in New Westminster
This is the revitalization of HIM's presence in Fraser, a fun, upbeat way to stay healthy and meet like-minded folks while building better yoga practices. HIM's free yoga program has been running for >10 years in Vancouver and it is coming to New Wests' Anvil Centre Bring a mat, towel, water, and positive energy! Register at: (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-west-health-initiative-for-men-in-person-yoga-registration-291555198447) For more information, please phone 604.488.1001 or email register@checkhimout.ca.
HIM Yoga – In Person and Online
HIM is resuming weekly online Yoga sessions as well as bringing back in-person sessions at Scotia Bank Dance Studio for a limited capacity. So, come stretch those knots away and do Yoga with HIM! To attend the in-person session at Scotia Bank Dance Studio: You are kindly asked to register to attend the in-person session at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-initiative-for-men-in-person-yoga-tickets-119008578863 To ensure everyone’s safety during in-person sessions, Health Initiative for Men (HIM) will be upholding the following guidelines: The format of Yoga with HIM has…
Learn to run with Frontrunners
Vancouver Frontrunners provide a safe and friendly environment for the LGBTQ2S+ community and their friends to enjoy running and walking. During this 6-week learn-to-run program, you will learn to run or walk8km at your own pace. No experience is required! Sign up email: inclusion@vancouverfrontrunners.org We will meet every: Saturday (9am @ Brocton Oval, StanleyPark) Wednesday (6:30pm @ Roundhouse Community Centre)
Movement & Mindfulness
Our bodies are the living mechanism we use to do everything in life. The more we know ourselves the greater access we have to the unique value within each body and its motion. Through playful and dynamic activities this workshop will provide a safe space to recover lost potential through movement exploration. Participants will start getting in touch with their own bodies and their possibilities of movement; breathing and voice; emotions and self-regulation through the five senses; visualizations and imagery…
PLUS! Nelson
PLUS! is a private and confidential on-the-spot STI testing event for gay, bi, queer men, and gender diverse people. For our Kootenay PLUS! events, a staff member will introduce you to an Interior Health Nurse who is able to provide tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis (A,B &C), HIV and syphilis. Nurses can also provide education, resources and referrals for other related health concerns (ie. other STIs and vaccinations, PrEP and mental health.) You can use your given name, fake name…
Condom Packing Party
Looking for a great way to give back? Join us at the Pumpjack Pub from 6-8pm to help cram, stuff, and pack condoms and lube into tight little packages. While you’re there you can chat with your fellow volunteers and finish the evening off with a meal from one of the fabulous restaurants in the neighbourhood!
Biking with HIM
Interested in Biking in Vancouver? Ready to gain confidence maneuvering the downtown streets and seawall? Join our new Biking group, led by a local city cyclist you will be given a tour of Vancouver's beautiful seawall paths and more. You will learn city cycling etiquette and how to take on the roads with confidence. This is a low-barrier physical activity group, no experience is necessary to feel free to bring any locomotive that is approved for the bike lanes. Register:…
Breathe, Plunge, Move
New to Breathwork & Movement - join us now! Join us for this holistic mind, breath and body experience. This involves practicing mindful breath work and cold-water exposure therapy. This will be facilitated at Sunset Beach near the concession stand. It will include community connection and sharing, checking in with each of the participants, 10 minutes of mindful breathwork and some meditative exercises. Followed by a plunge in the water, continued with deep breathing. After the cold plunge and re-dressing, there will…
PnP & Me: Peer-Led Drop-In Program
HIM will be hosting a weekly peer-led drop-in program to support you in achieving your goals related to sexualized substance use (party and play), connecting with the community, and accessing local resources from a peer navigator. Drop-In Program participants will also have access to group and one-to-one counselling sessions. See here checkhimout.ca/pnp-and-me/ for details. PnP & Me is a harm reduction-based program, which means that abstinence is not a requirement. Your goals may include sobriety, reduced use or safer use, or…
