The Science of Life - The Art of Living

Bending Blade Healing Arts is a Sanctuary for Wellness, Learning and Coaching for Mind, Body and Spiritual advancement. Together Yoga and Ayurveda are the foundation for a healthy, happy and prosperous lifestyle. A key element to getting the most out of these ancient arts is individual guidance with a trained professional. Conscious decision making, critical thinking, right action, joy, gratitude and responsibility are all part of an enlightened state of being. With rigorous and joyful study we focus on developing the aptitude required for an individual to realize their full potential. If you’re interested in fulfilling your potential contact Karen Barbarick-Collins for a free 15-minute consultation to begin your personal Ayurvedic journey. Consultations can be virtual by video conference or by phone.

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/ Weight Control
/ Yoga
/ Lifestyle Coaching
/ Classes
/ Retreats

If you've never seen yourself as an Art Form, then you have not seen yourself through the eyes of Ayurveda.

Karen is a compassionate and powerful facilitator. During our session together, she skillfully navigated my unconscious mind to uncover past events that I didn’t know existed and that were holding me back to this day. She helped me disassociate from old emotions and integrate the lessons. She also taught me easy techniques to practice on my own when needed in the future. Afterwards, I felt so much lighter. The experience was more valuable to me than other traditional therapy I’ve done in the past.  I am planning on more coaching with Karen in the future!   ~Susanna Sumner

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Meet Karen

We all have heard the greeting “Namaste”. The Na in Namaste is the act of bending forward as we greet Life with humility. After bending forward we spring back to upright position. Like a blade of grass we bend in the wind but we don’t break. We bounce back. Yoga and Ayurveda teach us that resiliency is a key ingredient to a healthy and happy life. Paradoxically the blade is humble yet strong and rides the razors edge.  Like riding a wave on the ocean. To be human is to be a set of contradictions.

​Yoga and Ayurveda help us to navigate this sea of dichotomies to reach our full potential.  Discover optimal health naturally through Ayurveda & Yoga.

Karen Barbarick-Collins is a Holistic Entrepreneur.  She is a Certified Ayurvedic Technician, a Certified Yoga Teacher and Certified in Biological Decoding.  Her foundation from Cal State University of Northridge earned her a Bachelor Degree in Speech Communications.  She is the Author of the “Mars Warrior Salutations.” She holds numerous titles in competitive sports which has led her to develop a unique style of Yoga and Vedic Counseling.  

Karen's passion is Coaching Individuals in living an Ayurvedic lifestyle.  A natural born seeker of truth, health and happiness, she has developed a unique blend of creativity, diet, exercise, and mind/body consciousness. With understanding of the connections between our bodies, our food, our spirit, our past, and our emotions we are better prepared to navigate the world in front of us.

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We have been working together for many years. I Love and Adore you in so many ways. From the very 1st time we met you were intuitive and so knowledgeable with my condition that I had all but given up on. You were my last chance to find relief with my chronic pain that plagued my entire body and my dire emotional state as a result of never feeling healthy.
Over the years you have never given up on me. Always reminding me it is progress not perfection. Teaching me that our bodies can heal anything with the mixture of organic food, herbs and emotional, mental and physical practices. The combination of all your training, knowledge and intuitive wisdom has motivated me to strive for the healthiest Lindsay I can be. I am truly not the same person. Thank you, sweet healer, I hope to continue this amazing journey for many years to come.

~Lindsay Markin