In April of 2008, three months after their fateful meeting, Kai Van Bodegom-Smith and Irene Caguinguin hatched an idea. Kai had a penchant for the Oriental Healing Arts and a passion for caring for others; Irene was a business artist in need of a subject and a canvas. Together, they built an entity that has taken on a life of its own. Breakthrough Healing Arts was built on the foundation that people are divine creations of their physical presence, their energetic emotions, and their thought patterns. And the space that they built, at first with the humble intention of being both a classroom and treatment space, has truly become a safe haven in which people from all walks of life can come in and express themselves fully, through practice, meditation, treatments and, sometimes, just in community.
We have two locations in California:
In San Diego, the clinic is located at 4330 Cass Street, San Diego CA 92109 in the lively neighborhood of Pacific Beach off Grand Avenue. If the parking space next to the clinic is open, then it is yours during your visit with us!
We can be reached at 619.550.3550 or connect@breakthroughealing.org
In Santa Cruz, we practice out of 2340 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 in the serene neighborhood of Live Oak, one mile from Five Branches University.
We can be reached at 858.539.6496 or kaivbs@gmail.com
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FULL MOON BREATH WORKSHOP
Sunday, February 28th 3pm - 6pm
4330 Cass Street, San Diego CA 92109
Learn powerful technniques to create a healthy body through breath. Practice the Breath Empowerment, a Pranayama method that leaves your body humming with tangible energy. Discover (or re-discover) the Nine-Breath Method, a five to ten minute practice to relieve tension and increase clarity that you can integrate into your daily lives. Then realize the potential of a group dynamic when we do the Nine-Breath circle, which takes our personal Nine-Breath practice and allows energy to be amplified through movement in unison.
MONDAYS
Qigong Level 2 Form
6:45 - 8:15pm $10
The Level 2 Standing Form is more mentally and physically demanding, using all the foundations of the Level 1 Form with more regularity. It requires understanding the principles of leading Qi with your mind, push hands style techniques and more understanding of how breathing mechanics affect Qi flow. (1 CE Credit for Massage Therapists)
TUESDAYS
(in North County at Nautilus Holistic Health)
Qigong Level 1 Form
7:30 - 8:30pm $10
The Level 1 Standing Form involves breath and posture. It has you standing, breathing and moving gracefully, increasing circulation, improving balance, stabilizing emotions, and increasing the strength of your legs. (1 CE Credit for Massage Therapists)
WEDNESDAYS
Qigong Level 1 Form
6:45 - 8:15pm $10
The Level 1 Standing Form involves breath and posture. It has you standing, breathing and moving gracefully, increasing circulation, improving balance, stabilizing emotions, and increasing the strength of your legs. (1 CE Credit for Massage Therapists)
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ON THE BOARD TODAY:
"Be like water. Water is soft, but its force is irresistible." True leadership, from the I Ching point of view, is not standing out in front, or on top. We support from beneath, through patience, inner firmness about what is right, and inner independence. We are always ready to withdraw when the moment requires it, to go our way alone. This is truly to love.
~Carol K. Anthony, A Guide to the I Ching |
