Starting Saturday, March 1, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego North (ICA North) in Encinitas invites the local community to experience a unique blend of art and wellness through its new Weekly Wellness Saturdays series.
"Our Weekly Wellness event series are part of our 2025-2026 “On Healing” season, which includes programs and events that explore the many ways art can serve as a vital tool for mental, physical, emotional, and community wellbeing," says Katerina Vo, Directory of Learning & Engagement at ICA North. "We're so excited to open our doors to the community as a space for hands-on healing and exploration from a number of different entry points."
What to Expect at Weekly Wellness Saturdays
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Taking place on most Saturdays March-May, this free enrichment program at ICA North in Encinitas includes a rotating schedule of healing activities, immersive exhibition tours, hands-on art-making, and refreshments. Full schedule includes:
- 1:00–2:00 pm: A guided healing activity, such as breathwork, yoga, or meditation, led by local facilitators.
- 2:15–3:15 pm: A complimentary tour of ICA North’s current exhibitions, featuring works in the Lower and Upper Pavilions, the outdoor garden, and sculpture trail.
- 12:00–5:00 pm: All-ages art-making activities inspired by the On Healing exhibition theme.
- 12:00–5:00 pm: Complimentary admission to ICA North's exhibitions, with coffee and snacks available for purchase.
Weekly Wellness Schedule
Each week, a different healing activity will be offered by local wellness practitioners:
1st Saturdays: Embodied Dance with Claire Halter (March 1, April 5, May 3)
Step out of your mind and into your body with guided movement and intuitive dance led by certified ecstatic dance facilitator, DJ, and Fluentbody instructor, Claire Halter. No experience necessary—just bring your authentic self to this safe and supportive space.
2nd Saturdays: Breathwork with Shawna Rogers (March 8, April 12, May 10)
Harness the power of breath with a three-part technique paired with music, designed to release trapped emotions, balance the nervous system, and boost well-being. Breathwork facilitator, Reiki master and yoga instructor, Shawna Rogers empowers participants to tap into their deepest desires and achieve clarity through embodiment practices. Reiki healing follows each session.
3rd Saturdays: Sound Healing and Art Making with Karen Cadiero-Kaplan (March 15, April 19)
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Experience a serene sound bath in the garden followed by intuitive painting led by teacher and artist Karen Cadiero-Kaplan. Let the vibrations of crystal singing bowls and harp guide your creative expression.
4th Saturdays: Yoga and Meditation with Diana Bamford (March 22, April 26, May 24)
A gentle, all-levels yoga and meditation practice designed to restore balance and relaxation, led by certified yoga instructor and Reiki Master, Diana Bamford.
5th Saturdays: Breathwork with Shawna Rogers (March 29, May 31)
A second opportunity each month to experience Shawna’s transformative breathwork session.
Tickets and Admission
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Admission to Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA San Diego North is free, with suggested donations for healing activities, which go directly to the facilitators.
Visit icasandiego.org to learn more and to RSVP for the wellness experiences.
ICA San Diego North, 1578 S El Camino Real, Encinitas
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