Making a Difference

 In collaboration with Lovelace Embrace, PWH is thrilled to host Yoga and Guided Relaxation, every Tuesday from 5:00-6:30pm via Zoom, or in-person at Lovelace Women’s Hospital.

Yoga and Guided Relaxation
These free yoga classes are designed specifically for patients who have been diagnosed and treated for cancer. The focus of these classes is on stretching and strengthening with special attention to areas affected by treatment for breast cancer. It is coupled with guided relaxation. The relaxation techniques offered in this class will provide creative mind and body practices that help to reduce stress caused by the cancer journey. You may choose to participate in both sessions or one of the two.

EVERY TUESDAY:
5:00-5:45 p.m. Gentle yoga class designed to support all stages of treatment and recovery with modifications and options for all levels.
5:45-5:50 p.m. Short Intermission
5:50-6:30 p.m. Guided relaxation using Yoga Nidra techniques to develop deep rest supporting emotional and physical healing.

THIS CLASS WILL BE VIRTUAL ONLY UNTIL LATE SUMMER 2024!

ZOOM LINK
Join via Zoom by clicking here.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4809260101

About the instructor
Joan Sberro completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Desert Song Healing Arts in Phoenix, AZ, focusing on foundational alignment and therapeutics. She has an additional 100 hour certification in Yoga of the Heart, yoga for cardiac and cancer care from Abundant Well Being, as well as a 300 hour certification in Yoga Philosophy from Embodied Philosophy. Her primary teaching emphasis is on fundamentals of yoga practice, meditation and philosophy and believes that everyone can benefit from the myriad paths of yoga.

Come join us for a monthly day of support at New Mexico Cancer Center!

We will be at NMCC Albuquerque (4901 Lang Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109) on the first Wednesday of each month, and NMCC Gallup (2240 College Drive, Gallup, NM 87301) from 10:00am to 2:00pm, and on the third Wednesday of each month, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

We will offer Beautiful Warrior makeup and skincare classes, yoga with guided mediation, art therapy activities, and a peer led talking circle for each event, nutrition with Kevin & Dani from Functional Source Nutrition and more! We will also be serving lunch at each Women’s Care Wednesday Gathering.

In Albuquerque and Gallup, we will have art therapy, meditation, intentional movement, and a Beautiful Warrior experience!

It is not necessary to be a patient at New Mexico Cancer Center, but all attendees must be personally affected by cancer (or a caregiver of someone who is).

Please contact allison@pinkwarriorhouse.org with any questions, or for additional details regarding this event.

This is a wonderful group of Warriors, from all ages and stages, coming together to support one another through the journey of breast cancer. It is a peer support group, facilitated by other breast cancer thrivers.

This group is VIRTUAL ONLY on the first and third Wednesday’s of every month.

We’re looking forward to seeing you virtually on September 4th! 💕

Allison Hendricks-Smith is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: All Ages & Stages (Virtual) Support Grpup
Time: Sep 4, 2024 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88578186348?pwd=npr5aIrbTg5tuzpvZzs4MX3duyPNWG.1

Meeting ID: 885 7818 6348
Passcode: 239089

Our monthly in-person Caregiver Groups are the second Monday of each month.

These monthly gatherings will be for the loved ones of all cancer thrivers as they navigate the journey of caring for and supporting someone on this difficult journey.

It will be a peer led group, co-facilitated by Chris Smith and Amy Liotta who both lovingly walked beside their spouses and other family members while they were battling cancer.

The group will be hosted at the Canteen Brewhouse, on the patio, in an area that will be reserved specifically for our group. These groups will be on the second Monday evening of every month.

The group will be from 6:00-7:00, but someone will be there as early as 5:30 to greet you. So, we encourage caregivers to come grab a drink and/or some food, and get acquainted before the group begins at 6:00pm.

Warriors, if you want to accompany your caregiver to Canteen that is wonderful, however the group portion itself will be limited to caregivers only to give them their own space in which to share and support one another.

Please spread the word, and share with the caregivers in your life. Let’s help support our caregivers the way they love and support us each and every day! 💕

Pink Warrior House, Lovelace Embrace and the Young Survival Coalition co-host this monthly gathering.

We hope you can join us, as this is a chance to meet other young women who have been through similar diagnosis, treatment and life changes.

Going through Breast Cancer is difficult at any age, but going through it at a younger age presents some unique challenges. You are not alone! good company guaranteed!

This meeting can be attended virtually or in-person. The Zoom link can be found below for your reference.

We hope to see you! 💕

Allison Hendricks-Smith is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Monthly Young Survivor Meeting
Time: Sep 11, 2024 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81232253548?pwd=bXOjm0sFlUgNj6PRAk7fgi4RFXNRnR.1

Meeting ID: 812 3225 3548
Passcode: 824845

One of our very own Warriors, Sara Ukeiley will be addressing the importance of better sleep for our overall health and well-being in this month’s installment of our Monthly (Virtual) Lecture Series.

Sara Ukeiley is the Director of the YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, a Certified Personal Trainer and Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) with almost 20 years of experience. She is currently pursuing her Yoga Therapy Certification to deepen her knowledge of yoga and all the ways that it can help the body, mind, and spirit. She currently teaches Yoga, Spinning, and TRX classes at the YMCA of Central New Mexico and the Jewish Community Center in Albuquerque. Originally from the Boston area, she has lived in New Mexico since 2013.

Sleep is something that we often take for granted, until we are faced with insomnia or poor sleep. Good sleep is essential for better health, and yet for many of us, it is elusive. In this seminar, we discuss why we need sleep and the consequences of poor quality or not enough sleep. We will also explore sleep hygiene, and learn how we can set ourselves up for success when it comes time to go to bed, as well as mindful techniques that can also help us drift off. At the end of the presentation there will be a 15-minute yoga nidra guided meditation, that can be shared with you afterward in an audio file if you would like.

We hope you can join us for this informative event!

Please find the Zoom link below for reference.

Allison Hendricks-Smith is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Monthly (Virtual) Lecture Series: Better Sleep for Better Health
Time: Sep 12, 2024 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87147500714?pwd=ZZkjlKySXUuU3BpblkJjVOUwQRr48I.1

Meeting ID: 871 4750 0714
Passcode: 226115

Guided Meditation with Sound Healing Experience featuring Christine Michel with The Salt Cave.

Relax, let go, and immerse yourself in a transformative Sound Healing session. This session features the enchanting sounds of crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, gongs, and chimes, and you will be guided through a powerful meditation.

Based on the size of the salt cave, we must limit this experience to 10, so please be sure to RSVP accordingly. If you are interested in being added to a waitlist after capacity is reached, please call or text Allison at (505) 577-5264.

We hope to see you on Monday, September 16th at 6:00pm, in the salt cave! 💕

This is a wonderful group of Warriors, from all ages and stages, coming together to support one another through the journey of breast cancer. It is a peer support group, facilitated by other breast cancer thrivers.

This group is VIRTUAL ONLY on the first and third Wednesday’s of every month.

We’re looking forward to seeing you virtually on September 18th! 💕

Allison Hendricks-Smith is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: All Ages & Stages (Virtual) Support Group
Time: Sep 18, 2024 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81919446083?pwd=8kjNOhe7Y0NbgW3lm9mbPLbN8luGW5.1

Meeting ID: 819 1944 6083
Passcode: 918181

As our community of Pink Warriors grows, we have many more members who are on the journey specific to metastatic disease (Stage IV). We understand that some of your needs and experiences are unique, and we want to provide a forum where you can come together (virtually) with other metastatic warriors to share, listen, and support one another.

This group will be offered in collaboration with Amy Bellomo Robinson, and the Radiant Healing Together Community.

We will be meeting virtually on the third Thursday of every month. This will be a virtual only gathering. Please find the Zoom link below for your reference.

We hope you can join us! 💕

Allison Hendricks-Smith is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Monthly Metastatic Group
Time: Sep 19, 2024 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81578913530?pwd=iPqfvJfyEhPCBCWpMTRQJUETEMAs6e.1

Meeting ID: 815 7891 3530
Passcode: 445474

We are excited to have our very own Pink Warrior, Ann Russell leading us in this engaging and creative workshop!

Bullet Journaling is a technique which has many benefits including memory keeping, mindfulness, creativity, etc. You’ll have a hard time reaching your wellness goals if you don’t have a solid plan in place.

We will also be addressing the benefits of self care with the creation of a Magical Day List, a self care strategy chart, an “I am Awesome” Page, and more.

We hope you can join us for this wonderful installment of art therapy at Pink Warrior House. 💕

This is a wonderful opportunity for all of our Warriors navigating the challenges of life on the other side of active treatment. Those navigating their “new normal” as NED (no evidence of disease) have an opportunity to get together and discuss the mental and emotional challenges that come after chemo, radiation, and/or surgery.

This group will be IN-PERSON ONLY on the last Wednesday of each month.

We hope to see you in-person on September 25th! 💕

Yin Yoga Salt Cave Yoga & Sound Bath.

The Salt Cave provides an immersive self-care and wellness experience where you can enjoy a variety of services including dry salt therapy in a large salt cave!

This is a 60-minute yoga session in the salt cave, with Stevie as the instructor for this month.

This session is limited to 13 breast cancer thrivers.

We anticipate that this class will end up on a waitlist.

If all 13 spots are taken, and you are interested in being added to the waitlist, please reach out to Allison.

We are paying for each individual slot, so that this can be a free program through PWH. So, if you commit to a space, and are unable to attend, please remove yourself from the RSVP, so that someone from the waitlist may attend accordingly.

Yin Restorative Yoga allows for the body to slow down, relax, and turn inward which helps alleviate stress and restore the body’s energy levels, while improving flexibility, boosting circulation, and reduces tension. The Salt Cave will help alleviate stress and anxiety as well. It provides a relaxing environment with a tranquil atmosphere, making it the perfect haven for mindfulness.

While “yang” yoga focuses on your muscles, yin yoga targets your deep connective tissues, like your fascia, ligaments, and joints. It’s slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body. Because you’re holding poses for a longer period of time than you would in other traditional types of yoga, yin yoga helps you stretch and lengthen those rarely used tissues while also teaching you how to breathe through discomfort and sit with your thoughts.

We hope to see you on September 28th! 💕