My "real" qualification is my teacher's love and investment. But here's a snippet of the other stuff
Kenneth Jover is a bridge-being and a master practitioner of several energetic traditions. Ken was initiated into the world of the healing arts at the tender age of 3 by his grandmother. She transmitted to Ken a living tradition of ceremony, healing and embodiment, awakening in him the courage required to live a life dedicated to spiritual transformation. At the age of 5, Ken accepted the charge, which has guided most of his life: embody the ancient teachings and create a healing system to guide the modern practitioner. The practices Ken offers are a synthesis of ancient lineages and trauma informed interventions, harnessed to offer the quick path for transformation.
At the same time that Ken was learning the healing arts he began his lifelong practice of the martial arts, learning from his Uncle. Through martial arts Ken has developed a fierce heart, an unbreakable spirit and a love for the path of the warrior. His curious nature and strive to always learn different frameworks led him to practice various forms of marital arts for the last ten years, namely: Russian Systema, Bujinkan Taijutsu and Jeet Kun Do.
Ken worked in the field of family violence intervention for over 10 years and worked for several years as a counselor for men who were using violence against their partners or children. Ken honed his ability to accompany individuals in a change process even when being court ordered, which helped shape a unique facilitation approach. Along with providing direct care, Ken has developed new curricula, trained counselors, and led teams and initiatives in trauma informed care. During this 10 year period, he has engaged directly or indirectly with over 3,000 children displaced by violence or neglect and over 2,000 men who have committed acts of violence.
Ken relates to the energy realms as one would a close friendship; with play, innocence and ever deepening closeness. Accomplished in the practice of Vajrayana Buddhism, Ken offers the tools necessary to bring wisdom into the engagement of the shadow and how to use skill to transform misunderstanding.
More Specific street cred
Firstly, I am indigenous, born from a lineage of Nagual healers, 5 generations that we know of. I am 1st generation in the US., raised up in the Los Angeles area of Chicano, Nahuatl and Maya Dispora (Colimeca/Teco, Tarascan, Chichimeca by Maternal Grandmother along with Lowland Maya by way of my Maternal Grandfather, paternal grandparents are from the Colima/Jalisco/Michoacan area of MX. Paternal grandparents are of mixed Mestizo/Indigenous ancestry) I was raised with Ancestral Nagual Teachings, learning from grandmother limpias, sobadas, along with other ceremonies. Yet she always reminded me that our traditions teachings were broken and that my job was to reclaim what we lost.
I am a lineage holder and bridge, classically and formally trained in several distinct traditions. From the time I was 18yrs old, I began to formally participate in ceremony with local Southwest communities, I’ve completed numerous Vision Quest Ceremonies with traditional elders, along with 4 yrs of Sundance and Sweat lodges for over 14 yrs. I sit up NAC taking care of fire and Cedar.
I thank my elders for the beauty of their teachings, fireplace and altars. Since the age of 18, I have learned under the guidance of one of the greatest generations of Elders many of whom have now passed on; In honor of my grandmother who dreamt this whole thing up, Teresita who bridged worlds and who’s vision is one of the Earth that is prophesied, Uncle Little Buffalo the heart and beauty of the original fire, Uncle Rey embodiement of the road warrior a shining star in the truest sense and Uncle Indio who’s vision brought together so many nations to heal the children. For each of you may the sun always shine upon your teachings, may the seeds you have spread bear fruit, may you rest in infinite power and beauty knowing that your task here on Earth was fulfilled. May my generation bring forth the fruition of your efforts.
To my living teachers, Tata Lencho, Auntie Elizabeth, Uncle Casey, to each of you I owe my life. Thank you for your love and guidance, may I honor your investment in me in whatever I do, may I carry you dreams forward in a good way.
To my Darhad Mongol teachers, thank you for your infinite kindness and patience. To have visited the precious land of Mongolia and to have been welcomed was a dream come true and a relief. So much has been lost in the world! Yet, through tenacity and courage Mongolia remains a land that is wild, free and under the care of its original peoples. Protected by the prayers, ceremony and unbroken teachings, may the land of steppe, desert and mountains forever sustain its power! You are the medicine lacking in the West, please continue to guide us, back to the original meaning of practice!
Jeff, master weaver of lineages and source point of pure teachings. Vajra Essence of transmission and benefit. Our friendship soothed eons of pain, helped me shoulder a burden which would have been impossible to carry without you I would have gladly let it crush me but with your guidance I found a different way. Most of what I offer you have generously given to me. May the sun always shine on your children, their children and all of your family line. You have benefited this world greatly already, may all you have done be only the beginning of a prolific and prodigious life.
To John and Gloria, precious Gaurdians and Guides of the Aquarian Age. Bridging the Old world into Current Time. You have brought us through the veil and have structured with dynamism and great joy, this tapestry of Planes my generation can now playfully explore. May each realm discovered, each gem recovered, always benefit your cause and benefit those yet be born.
To my students, colleagues, contemporaries and friends. You are my dream come true. May the work and our efforts, reverberate! May they awaken those who wish to end their slumber. With the momentum of eons of wisdom, joy and dedicated love, may we rest into the work we are asked to do. Trust all skillful contribution could never be in vain. May we guard against misunderstanding ourselves, others and this poignant moment in time. May we seek to curiously engage life’s unfolding invitation. All we can do, is offer ourselves fully to life, to do with our precious essence, that which is of greatest benefit!
Medical Qigong:
· Pursuing Doctorate in Medical Qigong (course 14 of 16) Sifu Jerry Alan Johnson class of 2024
· Practioner since 2012
Tibetan Medicine: Dr. Nida, Sowa Rigpa 4 yr Practitioner Course, Class on 2027
Buddhism: Ngakpa Jhampa Thuba Dorje
· Extensive“Wrathful Manjushri” Empowerment from from Garchen Rinpoche, 2018
· Lung and Wang empowerments from 8th reincarnation of Lady Rinpoche of Mongolia
· Lung empowerment from Gelugpa lineage in 2016
· Online Solitary Realizer from his Holiness the Dalai Lama 2018.
· 6 wk “Wrathful Manjushri” from Lama Glenn Mullin and Chongwol-lha 2022
· Ongoing “Wrathful Manjushri” empowerment and teachings by Jhampa Shaneman
· “Wrathful Manjushri” Leyrung of 100k action mantra recitations.
· Asian Classics courses, ongoing, currently at 10 of 18, 2012-
· 100 day study of Yuthok Nyingthig, Tibetan Medicine Diety 2020
· Three 16-21 week Tibetan Tummo (Inner Fire) courses Six yogas of Naropa and Niguma.
· Chod extensive teaching from Lama Tsultrim, Lama Wangdu, Lama Karma, Geshe Michael Roach. Since 2012
· Naga Puja Teachings: Garchen Rinpoche, Lama Dawa, Lama Gyurme
· Guru Rinpoche: Empowerment from Glenn Mullin, Orgyen Dzambala Drupcho from Ari Bhod, Wrathful Guru Rinpoche empowerments from Lama Sonam and Adzom Gyelse Rinpoche, Orgyen Menla teachings from HH Khenchen Lama and Namchag Khen Rinpoche
Siddha Tradition: Lama Lar student since 2018, weekly classes for 4 yrs
Pranic Healing: Healing Level 1, Advanced Pranic Healing, Psychotherapy, Crystal Healing
Daoism: Liu Ming and Sifu Bernard Shannon
Western Energywork Traditions:
· Art Giser’s year long M Club, 1st gen.
· John Friedlander and Gloria Hemsher of Physic Psychology: Student since 2016, weekly sessions with for 6 yrs.
· Berkeley Physic Institute, graduate of all available 6 week courses
Martial Arts:
· Daoist Qigong
· Bujinkan Taijutsu
· Russian Systema
· Xingi
Certifications:
· Batterer's Intervention Program Models: Men's Stopping Violence and Allies in Change
· Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Nurtured Heart Approach Trainer
· EMT Certification & Wildland Fire Fighting Certification.
· 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training
· Tuina Certification
· Reiki Certified directly under Grandmaster Phyllis Furumoto
