Spiritual Integration & Enneagram Insight
A Deep Dive into Self-Knowledge and accelerate spiritual integration using the Enneagram system. Uncover your true nature, habitual patterns, and authentic self.
Kessuda Holistic Healing:
Stories of Transformation
"Kessuda integrates mindfulness practice, personality psychology, and counseling techniques in a seamless fabric of holistic care. I have felt nurtured in body, mind, heart, and spirit." I am an interfaith chaplain and spiritual director and have experienced spiritual and therapeutic accompaniment in numerous settings and modalities; among all of them, Kessuda's approach is totally unique. Some therapists may not reach the spiritual dimensions of the human person and some spiritual guides may not grasp the nuances of personality psychology, but Kessuda integrates mindfulness practice, personality psychology, and counseling techniques in a seamless fabric of holistic care. I have felt nurtured in body, mind, heart, and spirit. Because her feedback is so specific and because she uses the enneagram model of the human psyche as a framework for self-understanding, I have grown in self-awareness more quickly and effectively than in other settings without such a helpful paradigm. She has helped me to understand how the dynamics of personality affect my relationships and communication style, and she has given me inspiration for my own clinical work with others. Her group sessions have also introduced me to a vibrant and enriching community of learning. Lastly, it'd be impossible not to mention how warm, kind, and trust-worthy she is. I recommend that anyone engaged in the journey of self-understanding contact Kess to see if she can be of help!
​Dr. Nicholas Collura, DMin, BCC
Spiritual Care Provider and Educator
"Learning myself through enneagram has revealed the potential I could push myself to achieve for both my career and personal life since I have discovered the strengths and weaknesses of my personalities... Enneagram did not change me but I did." From the bottom of my heart, learning myself through enneagram has revealed the potential I could push myself to achieve for both my career and personal life since I have discovered the strengths and weaknesses of my personalities. With the right method and right guidance, I have compromised to accept bad characteristics of myself and was also encouraged to make changes in my own terms. Enneagram did not force me to change but on the contrary, it tells me politely if I would like to change. Enneagram did not change me but I did, and I was able to do so because someone has understood me Finally, I would not be able to get the best out of enneagram and myself without the help of my beloved enneagram guide, Khun Kru (teacher) Kess. I am very thankful for your kindness and patience in talking to me to eventually share what has stuck in my mind. I have never ever felt before that I could frankly open up to someone without being worried if I would be judged or defined. Thank you for your expertise. Thank you for your understanding. I am still working with myself every day. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for both of us! :))
Yotsawasdee L. / Yotsawadee Luetrakulset
Multidisciplinary Designer / Master of Tri-Sector Collaboration Student, Thailand
"Since learning the Enneagram, I have gotten to know myself, learned about myself, discovered the cause of my exhaustion, and found a way to live happily and with purpose."
I'm very glad to have learned about Enneagram. Before this, I felt like I was lost, living each day feeling exhausted, and thought I was bored with society and people. I even thought I had depression, but it turns out I was wrong about all of that. Since learning the Enneagram, I have gotten to know myself, learned about myself, discovered the cause of my exhaustion, and found a way to live happily and with purpose. Thank you, Kruu Kade, for all your guidance. It has made me, as I am today, a very happy person.
Mabe Cullen
Graphic Designer
"Kessuda also introduced me to enneagram which is a true self-discovery, a powerful tool in everyday life." I met Kessuda in 2009. I wanted to learn yoga far from home. I met the right person at the right time. I do highly recommend Kessuda skills for yoga and meditation, but more than that, she is a very inspiring person. Her way of life, her serenity and empathy “font du bien” in French: it does feel good! It is a deep and strong strength that develops itself thanks to Kessuda’s teachings. Since we met, I have not stopped practicing yoga and meditation. I was very happy to go back to Thailand in 2013 and to Chiang Rai in the New Life Foundation to join Kessuda for another few days of calm and joy.
Kessuda also introduced me to Enneagram which is a true self-discovery, a powerful tool in everyday life. I look forward to spending some time with her again.
Anne LE BELLEC
Chargée de communication, France
"My time in Thailand with Kessuda will always remain a true highlight in my life and an experience that I will never forget. She is, in my opinion, one of the best yoga, meditation and Enneagram teachers that I have ever met."
I met Kessuda in 2011 whilst I embarked on an exploration of yoga and Enneagram in Northern Thailand. During this period, she ran yoga retreat homestays and also operated as a Mindfulness Program Adviser to the New Life Foundation also located in Northern Thailand. Kessuda was my Yoga Teacher/Trainer and Enneagram Teacher/Facilitator and she approached both roles with professionalism and warmth. She has a rich passion for her work and in teaching and preparing others for life. Kessuda’s extensive international experience has armed her with strong cross-cultural communication skills that have enabled her to successfully engage and work with an extensive international client/student base. With a very strong work ethic and passion for yoga, Enneagram, natural therapies, meditation and Thai culture, she is, in my opinion, one of the best yoga, meditation and Enneagram teachers that I have ever met. My time in Thailand with Kessuda will always remain a true highlight in my life and an experience that I will never forget.”
Working with Ms. Kessuda has truly transformed how I relate to my thoughts and emotions.
Paula Golding-Ahap
International Marketing Project Officer / Freelance Project Consultant, Australia
"I really appreciate this opportunity to learn more about Enneagram. Kess is a very kind and knowledgeable teacher. She clearly cares about her students and wants to help each person discover the truth about themselves.
I really appreciate this opportunity to learn more about the Enneagram. Kess is a very kind and knowledgeable teacher. She clearly cares about her students and wants to help each person discover the truth about themselves. She has extreme patience and emanates a calm, self-possessed personal aura. She is open to whatever the student wants to discuss and does not try to prevent the exploration of any topic. Kess is a healer and a wise soul.
Matthew Freedman
Lawyer, CA, USA
I am profoundly grateful to Kessuda for introducing me to the Enneagram as a meaningful and insightful tool for self-reflection and personal exploration. It has greatly helped me articulate my inner experiences and develop a more conscious awareness of my patterns and responses. Kessuda’s presence—marked by attentive listening, genuine care, empathy, and compassion—has created a welcoming space that feels both safe and nurturing. Her guidance has been instrumental in helping me attune more deeply to the somatic wisdom held within my body, and for that, and so much more, I am sincerely thankful.
Isel O
"Her support, patience and insight helped me to realize my type and see clearly my patterns, behavior and automatic reactions and how to transform those through acceptance."
I was introduced to Enneagram by Kessuda Chatayanondh, first as my life coach at New Life Foundation using Enneagram as a tool to create self-awareness and self-acceptance, later as my Enneagram mentor.
Kessuda’s gentle style which combines compassion, understanding and wisdom was a crucial element on my path of self-development. Her support, patience and insight helped me to realize my type and see clearly my patterns, behavior and automatic reactions and how to transform those through acceptance.
The Enneagram has been used at New Life Foundation, a mindfulness based recovery center, since 2011.At New Life we regard the Enneagram as highly compatible with mindfulness. In the process of self-observation, the Enneagram can provide a great support in creating awareness and acceptance of the self, others and the dynamics of interaction. This awareness and acceptance harbors the possibility of transformation of unhealthy patterns and behavior by making conscious decisions at any given moment.
Sincerely,
Tom Van De Beemd
Former Co-Director at New Life Foundation
I had the pleasure to meet Kruu Kade (Kess) there. She was the director of the New Life program. She was not directly my life coach but she was guiding many workshops that I joined and sometimes I had a chance to talk with her in a non-professional setting. During all my interaction with her, I noticed a deep understanding of life and a compassionate approach to all people she dealt with and towards New Life Foundation in general and its resident program. Kruu Kade is a rare example of a person who comes from a Buddhist background and still understands that first comes compassion, then system. Most people from Buddhist backgrounds and generally speaking, from religious backgrounds, put the system first. They do not see the difference between the heart and the mind. Kruu Kade sees and therefore there is always true wisdom involved in everything she is doing.
I was staying as a resident at New Life Foundation, Thailand, and had a pleasure to meet Kruu Kade there. She was the director of the New Life program. She was not directly my life coach but she was guiding many workshops that I joined and sometimes I had a chance to talk with her in a non-professional setting. During all my interaction with her, I noticed a deep understanding of life and a compassionate approach to all people she dealt with and towards New Life Foundation in general and its resident program. Kruu Kade is a rare example of a person who comes from a Buddhist background and still understands that first comes compassion, then system. Most people from Buddhist backgrounds and generally speaking, from religious backgrounds, put the system first. They do not see the difference between the heart and the mind. Kruu Kade sees and therefore there is always true wisdom involved in everything she is doing.
Eelis Laine
Muuttolinnun muistelmat
"I learned so much about myself in that program with her, and am so grateful to have learned from her gentle spirit. I'm recommending her to everyone who has the opportunity!"
I had the pleasure of working with Kessuda in October of 2012, when I went through the Enneagram program with her at New Life Foundation outside of Chiang Rai, Thailand. I was on a short timeline, but Kessuda fit it all in her schedule to ensure that I received the full extent of the program. She is calming, intuitive, and not afraid to point out questions that really make you think about your self-assumptions. I learned so much about myself in that program with her, and am so grateful to have learned from her gentle spirit. I'm recommending her to everyone who has the opportunity!
Stacey Alexander
Executive Assistant at McGriff
I had a chance to take an Enneagram for Counseling course with teacher Kess again after I studied with her 5 years ago; that was a big transition for me. I’m in the process of finishing my master degree in counseling. Through this opportunity, I have learned to develop the inner observer or self-awareness profoundly. I can recognize my thoughts and feelings and the relationship between them, which helps me deal with them better in everyday life.
This practice makes me slow down to observe my patterns, think before acting, and know when to act if it is useful for myself and others. This is beneficial in my daily life as well as in my profession.
Kess’s teaching method is easy to understand. She has given me all the techniques, tools and tricks that she knows. She is very calm but alert, patient and profound. Thank you so much, Kess, for your time with me.
Dao Raya
"Her gentle guidance with meditation and with understanding my own personality better using Enneagram character analysis helped me find my way on my path and move forward."
Kess's guidance was life changing for me. When I came to her, I had been stuck in a bad place for years and I needed help moving forward. Her gentle guidance with meditation and with understanding my own personality better using Enneagram character analysis helped me find my way on my path and move forward. She creates a safe space for you to really examine your heart, and she probes you with insightful questions to help you think differently. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Elizabeth Schweizer
"I had no idea what Enneagram was, but it sounded like just the thing I needed in my life... with her guidance, I have discovered so much about myself that I can now create the life I want." I found Kess sort of by accident when I was searching for yoga studios in Manayunk. When I visited her website I had no idea what Enneagram was, but it sounded like just the thing I needed in my life. Kess is not only compassionate, patient and kind, she is also a funny and caring friend. She makes you feel welcome and comfortable on every visit and never judges you. I was desperate for help when I first saw Kess this past summer, but with her guidance, I have discovered so much about myself that I can now create the life I want. My boyfriend has also visited Kess, and soon we will be starting Couples sessions. I can't thank Kess enough for the gift she gives to people - the clarity to find their true selves. I highly recommend you give her a visit. <3
Anna Jacob
I have worked with Kess using Enneagram and it has helped me to better understand my true self and how that translates into behavior and thinking of all aspects of my life. Kess has also helped me work through some difficult situations and has also given me a sense of confidence when new situations and circumstances arise that may be outside my comfort zone. She is very patient and understanding and allows me to work at my own pace. I would strongly suggest Kess’ services for anyone who wants to better understand how our traits affect one’s behavior and thinking as well as how we interact with others.
Dave Wright
Kessuda has helped me better understand myself and others through life coaching and enneagram since 2012. She has a gentle spirit but she gives the gift of honesty as well. She also has taught yoga and is a published author of a bilingual children's book about yoga as well. If you are in the Philadelphia area and are struggling with issues regarding work, relationships, and general health and wellness, I would encourage you to take advantage of her services.
Gabriel Craft
🌺🌼🌻I get to know Kess from my sister. Kess has been my sister life coach for years. I have her to be my life coach as well.
When I suffered from relationship problems. I can’t handle it by myself. I usually blame myself and feel negative about myself.
Kess guides me to know and aware of my Enneagram personality type profoundly and beneficially. I am able to be aware of my type of pattern that causes me suffering.
Kess is an amazing person. When I talk with Kess, it seems like she is sitting in my mind and heart. She knows what has happened to my feelings and thoughts. Kess asking questions and guides me to pay attention and investigate the blind spot. This process helps me search and find the truth about myself and the reality about others. Kess incredible brightens and changes my inner world. I always look forward to talking to her. I have been feeling positive and enthusiastic every time that I have an appointment with her.
🌈🌈Thankful for Kess with my deepest heart that helps me to get to know my true self, to be grateful and love myself. It is the greatest change and very important in my life
Eddie Him
"She is an excellent teacher with great insight, humility, and joy. I am happy that she became a true friend whom I can still turn to even when we are oceans apart." Kass taught me over the last six years; I followed a 10-day private Enneagram course with her in Chiang Rai (Thailand), which was excellent, and had more seasons for yoga and Enneagram at her home back then. She is an excellent teacher with great insight, humility, and joy. I am happy that she became a true friend whom I can still turn to even when we are oceans apart.
Jan Glorieux
“I have taken yoga and Enneagram training with Kessuda and highly recommend her. Her gentle calming presence is precious and leaves a long-lasting impact."
I have taken yoga and Enneagram training with Kessuda and highly recommend her. Her gentle calming presence is precious and leaves a long-lasting impact. Her yoga style is also gentle, calming and deeply therapeutic. It takes an experienced teacher to get help with your personality via Enneagram and Kessuda is your guide to this insightful system of self-knowledge. On top of that, she has become a friend and supported me in difficult life situations
Maxim Tabachink
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