A Ren Xue Center For Whole Life

Programs: Qigong is the self-healing branch of traditional chinese medicine that involves still and movement meditation. This practice has been shown to improve health by strengthening the body, calming the mind and lessening stress and tension. Other healing benefits include stress reduction, improved focus, attention and mental clarity and increased energy. In 2014 we served upwards of 160 students, 18% of which received our services free of charge or at a reduced rate. In addition, we taught the staff of lifewire, a local domestic violence service provider, qigong (yuan gong) methods aimed at increasing their capacity to serve their clientele in a calm, relaxed way. We also taught local high school students qigong (yuan gong) techniques geared toward reducing their stress and increasing their attention and focus. Each month we offered external qi therapy in the form of qi healings to the public for free. These healings were attended by as many as 80 people. Ren xue is the theoretical foundation for yuan gong, the style of qigong that we teach. It provides tools and understanding to live a life full of health, happiness, well-being, development and wisdom.

the naturopathic services offered at ren xue center for whole life are predicated on ren xue, a science that teaches how to use and cultivate consciousness in a positive way for healthy development of life. Patients are taught to recognize how their patterns of consciousness influence their well-being and how to substitute healthier patterns to optimize wellness. Additionally, they are encouraged to learn qigong as a way to enhance and optimize their healing. In 2014, 28 external qi therapy sessions were gifted to naturopathic patients as part of their office visits. In addition, 15% of the naturopathic patients who identified themselves as financially challenged received a portion or all of their naturopathic office visits at a discount or, in some cases, for free.

counseling support is available to qigong students dealing with healing issues or the stress of everyday life. From a holistic context, the focus is on methods of healing that accelerate resolution of personal and family issues. Specialization in trauma resolution, adult recovery and transpersonal issues with individuals, couples, and families is a major intention. Theoretical principles of qigong assist in teaching students and clients the internal state of calm, relaxed, natural and joyful as a normal way of living life regardless of external stressors. Practice of qigong methods while in treatment assists in effective progress. In 2014, sixteen clients received sliding scale fee reduction.