* Agenda is subject to change

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

SATURDAY, OCT 7, 2023

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Meditation with Calm City
Kristin Westbrook
Join Kristin Westbrook for a casual and calming guided meditation that explores self-discovery, self-growth, and compassion. Drop-ins welcome.

7:45-8:30 AM
Energize & Renew Yoga
Sarah Carlson
Sometimes you need a guide on your journey toward better health and an experienced and trained helping hand to steer you through the challenges.

9:00 – 9:45 AM

Workshop 1 | Cancer isn’t beautiful… But YOU are! with Cancer Fashionista: Sabine
Melissa Berry
Cancer Isn’t Beautiful, But You Are with Cancer Fashionista is an inspiring and uplifting workshop hosted by breast cancer advocate, fashion industry veteran and ten-year triple-negative breast cancer survivor Melissa Berry. This empowering event is designed to boost your self-confidence and help you discover the beauty within, no matter what life challenges you may be facing.

Workshop 1  |  Much Ado about Chemo Brain: Ballroom A
Elizabeth Otterbien
This workshop is an in-depth look at how cognition can be affected by cancer and cancer treatments and a discussion of some treatment options.

Workshop 1 |  MixxedFit Class: San Marcos
Jade Coleman
MixxedFit is a people-inspired dance fitness program that combines explosive dance movements with bodyweight toning. MixxedFit is an excellent form of aerobic exercise that will get your heart rate up as you feel good energy radiating through your body as you move through the workout. Jade’s Throwback Hip-Hop Dance classes are high-energy and a great form of cardio as you learn choreography and dance to some of your favorite throwback jams from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000s!

10:00 – 10:45 AM

Workshop 2 | The Luckiest Unlucky Person I Know: Ballroom A
Kristin Westbrook
Kristin discusses her new book The Luckiest Unlucky Person I Know, a memoir that offers practical exercises to find clarity and balance in the face of adversity. Through personal stories of living with metastatic breast cancer, surviving a near-death experience, and managing grief and loss, this book will inspire you to approach challenges and adversities with humor, grace, and gratitude.

Workshop 2 |  Harmonic Healing Journey: Unleash Inner Bliss through Sound Alchemy (Sound Bath): San Antonio
Eden Carter
Embark on a transformative experience in a sound healing session. Immerse yourself in a symphony of soothing vibrations and harmonious frequencies carefully crafted to melt away stress, rejuvenate your spirit, and restore balance to your being. As a cancer survivor, meditation guide, and dedicated lover of love, Eden Carter brings a unique blend of resilience and compassion to this session, guiding you towards a state of profound inner peace and healing. Join her on this sonic voyage to unlock your inner bliss and embrace the transformative power of sound.

Workshop 2 |  All Abilities Dance: San Marcos
Nicole Dyke
Keep The Beat – An Adaptive Dance Class creates tailored movement to allow participants to receive all of the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of dancing while seated or standing. This class focuses on low-impact exercises and rhythmic movements, making it accessible and gentle for all bodies while providing an excellent workout. Most importantly, this class is designed to be fun and enjoyable. Participants can relish the sheer joy of movement, laughter, and music in a supportive and encouraging environment.

11:30 – 12: 15 PM 

Workshop 3 |  Art Therapy: Choose Your Own Adventure: Sabine
Lindsey Taucher
In this art-making session, Lindsey will lead you through creating a small book, allowing you to explore and depict your strengths and your superpowers. Participants need only to come with an open mind and active hands to combine images, colors and words as led by the facilitator. There will be the opportunity to discuss participants’ work and the artmaking process, along with how one can carry the session and final product back home with them as a source of future support. Join us to find the restorative power of making art with others!

Workshop 3 |  Integrative Treatment & YOU: Ballroom A
Mari Galle
This workshop explains integrative oncology and how to find practitioners in your area while providing practical tips for self-care on common side effects of cancer treatment.

Workshop 3 |  Pilates: Pelvic Floor, Core and More: San Marcos
Stephanie Hahn
Pilates uses a system of exercises focused on controlled movement to improve stability, postural alignment, flexibility, strength and muscular endurance. Think: smooth, calm and focused. Pilates is reformative for your body, mind and well-being.

1:00 – 6:00 PM

Integrative Mini Sessions: Guadalupe
20-minute sessions for massage, facials and acupressure. Advanced signup is required. Signup sheets will be available at the YSC Merchandise table at the Friday evening happy hour and Saturday evening dinner.

1:45 – 2:45 PM 

Workshop 4 |  Lymphatic Health: Sabine
Tammy Flinn
This workshop provides an understanding about how to care for your lymphatic system.

Workshop 4 |  EFT Tapping: San Antonio
Nell Guzman
Tapping, also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), is a powerful stress relief technique. Tapping is based on the combined principles of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. In this class you will learn to reduce your stress and improve your life by tapping on meridian points sending a calming signal to the brain, letting your brain know it’s safe to relax. Tapping gives you the opportunity to bring your life back into balance and reduce stress around your relationships, finances, weight, pain, fears, and so much more.

3:00 – 3:45 PM

Workshop 5   |  Interactive Skin Care Make & Take: Ballroom A
Karen Adams
Karen will walk you through the calming practice of creating your own skincare, resulting in a luxurious skincare item you can take with you. There is an attendee cap for this session. Please arrive early.

Workshop 5  | Beginner Ballet: San Antonio
Brenna Boles
Beginner ballet includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. All levels welcome.

Workshop 5  |  Coping with Cancer as a Young Adult: Sabine
Allison Moskowitz Duggan
This workshop aims to focus on how a cancer diagnosis may impact a young adult’s identity throughout their treatment and survivorship. The workshop will highlight the areas of identity that may be impacted by a diagnosis, as well as ask you to reflect on your perception of self and how your values and priorities have changed since your diagnosis. This workshop will empower you to incorporate your cancer diagnosis into your identity.

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Workshop 6 |  Yoga Nidra: San Marcos
Sarah Carlson
Yoga nidra is a guided meditation that focuses attention and breath to each part in your body to invoke a deep sense of relaxation and calm.

Workshop 6 |  Walking Guided Meditation: Meet in Lobby
Kristin Westbrook
Kristen Westbrook of Calm City will guide this group on a scenic walk and meditation around the grounds of the Renaissance. Space is limited. 

SUNDAY, OCT 8, 2023

7:30 – 8:00 AM

Energize & Renew Yoga: San Antonio
Sarah Carlson
Sometimes you need a guide on your journey toward better health and an experienced and trained helping hand to steer you through the challenges.

Sound Bath: Harmonic Healing Journey: Unleash Inner Bliss through Sound Alchemy (Sound Bath): Blue Bonnet
Eden Carter
Embark on a transformative experience in my sound healing session. Immerse yourself in a symphony of soothing vibrations and harmonious frequencies carefully crafted to melt away stress, rejuvenate your spirit, and restore balance to your being. As a cancer survivor, meditation guide, and dedicated lover of love, Eden brings a unique blend of resilience and compassion to this session, guiding you toward a state of profound inner peace and healing.

9:00 – 9:45 AM

Workshop 1 | Faith & Cancer: San Marcos
Lady Madelyn Patterson
Getting a diagnosis for cancer can be earth-shattering and faith-shaking. It can cause you to doubt your faith and think that God has forgotten about you. Hear how faith, hope and perspective can help in a cancer journey, for both the warrior and those who are caretakers.

Workshop 1 | The Intuitive Alchemist: Pursuing your Personal Legend: Sabine
Rebekah Jasso Jensen
Rebekah will be discussing creating your own personal legend no matter how seemingly big or small. Life’s journeys take you there and shape you into the person destined for that legend, no matter the obstacles that come your way. Rebekah Jasso Jensen is the founder of Sanara, body care reshaping the beauty and wellness industry with a focus on diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability for luxury spa and wellness industries. Sanara, derived from the Spanish word “sanará,” meaning “you will heal,” isn’t just poetic, it’s prophetic.

Workshop 1 | Kids & Cancer: Ballroom A
Kim Fryar
Have you ever wondered how to share difficult information with your child or teenager? This important presentation will focus on how to have conversations about cancer or other serious illnesses with your children and provide strategies and tools that can help with discussing other hard topics.

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Workshop 2 | Line Dancing: San Antonio
Jade Coleman
Join MixxedFit’s Jade Coleman to take on a Texas tradition with an easy and energizing line dancing class. Her Throwback Hip-Hop Dance classes are high-energy and a great form of cardio as you learn choreography and dance to some of your favorite throwback jams from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000’s!

Workshop 2 | Pilates: Pelvic Floor, Core and More: Sabine
Stephanie Hahn
Pilates uses a system of exercises focused on controlled movement to improve stability, postural alignment, flexibility, strength and muscular endurance. Think: smooth, calm and focused. Pilates is reformative for your body, mind and well-being. I offer solo or semi-private Pilates sessions, so instruction is individualized.

Workshop 2 | Tai Chi: Back Lawn
Amy Imes
Water Way Tai Chi offers an effective and unparalleled blend of Breathwork & Tai Chi practice to support overall mind-body wellness. Our training delivers tools that students may integrate into daily life.

10:00 – 1:00 PM

Integrative Mini Sessions: Guadalupe
20-minute sessions for massage, facials and acupressure. Advanced signup is required. Signup sheets will be available at the YSC Merchandise table at the Friday evening happy hour and Saturday evening dinner.

11:15 – 12:15 PM 

Workshop 3 | Interactive Skin Care Make & Take: San Marcos
Karen Adams
Karen will walk you through the calming practice of creating your own skincare, resulting in a luxurious skincare item you can take with you. There is an attendee cap for this session. Please arrive early.

Workshop 3 | Hypnotherapy: Sabine
Audrey Holocher
With Audrey’s guidance, you’ll learn to use your mind to achieve the relaxed, yet highly focused state, known as self-hypnosis. This relaxed state is similar to that attained in meditation and prayer. Research shows that this therapeutic state of relaxation interrupts the stress response and activates the parasympathetic nervous system. In this relaxed state, people can change their perception of pain and possibly eliminate it, boost their immune, digestive, and reproductive systems, enhance higher cognitive thinking, and calm distressing emotions.

Workshop 3 | Belly (Fusion) Dance: San Antonio
Blair Logan
This Belly Dance Workshop for Cancer Survivors offers a unique and empowering experience for individuals who have bravely faced the challenges of cancer. Led by a professional belly dance instructor, this workshop introduces participants to the graceful and expressive art of belly dancing. Through gentle movements and rhythmic music, survivors can rediscover their strength, self-confidence, and body awareness, all while connecting with a supportive community of fellow survivors. This workshop provides a safe and joyful space for healing and self-expression through the beauty of dance.

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Lunch & Finale + Dip: Glass Oaks
This is the moment we all come together to celebrate this incredible weekend, the friendships we’ve formed and how we’ll carry our self-care forward. We’ll also be celebrating the dedication of the TDP Track fundraisers and handing out awards.