2nd of November | 2-4pm

The Hearing House (354 Trafalgar Square, Nelson 7010)

Ren Xue is a life-enhancing cultivation system consisting of teachings, theories, and practices. This body of knowledge is effectively put into action in one’s own life through Qigong practices called Yuan Gong. During the two-hour session, we have the opportunity to delve deeper into the teachings, guided by the theme of each month—for example, a specific heart quality or a pattern of the consciousness.

These are informal gatherings with qualified teachers taking turns to lead the sessions, and everyone is welcome to contribute whatever they wish to share, regardless of experience. We begin by building the Qifield, followed by discussion, a short practice, and then informal socialising with tea and cake.

Whether you’ve just attended one Ren Xue/Qigong workshop, or you’re a long-term student or teacher, these Monthly Full Moon Gatherings are a chance to support and inspire each other, and to benefit from each other’s growth. Come for a practice, a chat, and a cup of tea!

It’s also an opportunity for teachers who may not be actively teaching to lead a session, and for people curious about Ren Xue to find out more in a relaxed and welcoming environment. In short, there’s something for everyone! It’s a time and space for us to come together to learn more about ourselves through the Ren Xue teachings, self-reflection, self-observation, and ultimately to grow together in a deeply uplifting way.

We are a group of Ren Xue and Qigong teachers who work together to organise these Full Moon events, as well as other events during the year. Each Full Moon event is hosted by two of the teachers who are there on the day.

Koha on the day for the hire of the venue

Starts on Friday from 2 pm onward and finishes on Sunday 12pm

Up the Wakamarina Valley (Havelock), New Zealand, about an hour's drive from Nelson or Blenheim.

Please note that the pricing below only applies to private Yuan Gong and Ren Xue sessions. Accommodation and meals are not included.

1. Starter Pack: Dip Your Toes

Includes:

• 3 hours of private tuition, scheduled flexibly over 1, 2, or 3 days to suit your needs. (TBA)
• A selection of supportive materials including books, videos, and PDFs to help you continue exploring the practice at your own pace, should you wish to go deeper during your stay.
• Printed practice guide and access to digital resources for home support.
• Access to support on WhatsApp (for connection before and after.)

Ideal for: For those on a small budget or who want a simple, low-commitment way to experience the retreat. 

Pricing: $150

2. Foundations Package: Start Where You Are

Includes:

• One-hour introduction on Friday afternoon or evening sometime between 4 pm & 7 pm (depending on when you arrive).
• One 3-hour session on Saturday morning (9 am–12 pm).
• One 2-hour session on Sunday morning (9 am–11 am).
• Printed practice guide and access to digital resources for home support.
• Access to support on WhatsApp (for connection before and after.)

Ideal for: Those new to Yuan Qigong or looking for a nourishing and uplifting experience with tools to take home.

Pricing: $300

2. Deepening Package: Integrate & Expand

For those wanting to go deeper and continue practising beyond the retreat.

Includes everything in the Foundations Package, plus:

• 3 follow-up private 60-minute coaching or Yuan Gong mentoring session (post-retreat integration).

Ideal for: Those ready to deepen their personal practice and stay connected post-retreat.

Pricing $450:

These retreats are designed for people who are ready to slow down, reconnect with themselves, restore their energy or face the feeling of emptiness within. They are suitable for both newcomers and experienced practitioners of Yuan Qigong. 

You might be drawn to this retreat if you:

• Feel emotionally drained, physically depleted or mentally foggy;
• Long for quiet, nourishing time away from daily pressures;
• Are going through a life transition, burnout or healing process;
• Want to learn simple, powerful tools to improve your life;
• Crave a supportive, non-judgemental space to reconnect with yourself;
• Value spiritual or personal growth;
• Want an experience tailored to your specific needs.

You don't need to be fit, flexible or experienced. (There are no super challenging movements or upside-down positions in Yuan Gong, and all the movements can be adjusted according to your physical condition.)

The space and the Yuan Gong practices are here to support you, whatever stage of your journey you are at.

1. Check availability (go back up to the "Check abailibility" button.) Book the space.
2. Once you have received confirmation of your booking, purchase the Package of your choice (Go to the "Buy Package" buttons.
3. Pack your bags and bring your own food (tea and coffee provided).

I look forward to seeing you there!

In this 6 week Journey from Failure to Fulfilment, you will embark on a life-changing journey rooted in Ren Xue a unique and powerful path to realising the True Self. Ren Xue is not just a philosophy. It’s a practical, proven and effective system for genuine transformation. This programme is here to help you find true inner success amidst so-called failures, and ultimately realising a true sense of Self. No matter where you're starting from, this path can lead you home.

Online

To get the most out of the programme, you’ll need about 30–40 minutes each day (Monday to Friday). All the material is available on the ThinkHealth app, so you can move through it at your own pace in a way that fits your routine.

💛 Access to the app for content. You’ll have full access to the app for all course content. Here, you can keep track of your progress, mark your daily steps as completed, and share your journey with others if you wish. This space allows you to see yourself moving steadily through the material, notice the changes and shifts you are making, and access additional resources to support and inspire your growth.

💛Receive support throughout the 6 Week Journey in the form of practical tools, teachings, and practices grounded in the Ren Xue system. This includes daily quotes for inspiration, moments of self-reflection, integration prompts as well as Ren Xue teachings and short practices. These practices enable you to directly apply what you learn to your life and experience the benefits first-hand.

💛 Direct access to me for support at any time throughout your journey via WhatsApp, so you never feel alone in the process. 

💛 A mix of private or small group sessions on Zoom (depending on numbers), providing personalised support, guidance, and deeper integration tailored to your needs. These sessions are a space to discuss your progress, clear potential roadblocks, have your questions answered, and receive support whenever you feel stuck — helping you deepen self-understanding and keep moving steadily towards your goals.

💛 PLUS… Once the journey ends, you’ll have the option to continue with ongoing weekly coaching at a special discounted rate, exclusively for participants of the journey From Failure to Fulfilment. Because transformation doesn’t end in six weeks and I want to make sure you’re supported for the journey beyond.

WHEN: Start your journey anytime! You can go through the material at your own pace every day. I recommend setting aside around 30-40 minutes each day to read, reflect, and practice. Of course, you are always welcome to go deeper or spend more time if you feel called.

This 6 Week journey does not include moving practices, as it is specifically designed for people who already have an established practice. Instead, it is here to help you deepen your understanding so you can take both your practice and your life to the next level — rather than continuing to “cook an empty pot.” However, the journey does includes supplementary exercises and integration meditations. 

This journey is for people who have been practising Yuan Gong for some time but have little understanding or knowledge of the Ren Xue teachings that underpin it.

It is for those who may wonder why they haven’t made the progress they had hoped for. For those who feel empty, disillusioned, or disappointed — perhaps even defeated by life. And for those who aren’t afraid to admit they sometimes feel lost or confused, yet are ready to embrace true change.

Please note: To ensure this journey is a safe and supportive experience for everyone, please be aware that this course may not be suitable if you are currently experiencing deep, unresolved trauma.

After you register your interest, you’ll be invited to book a free one-on-one session with me. This is a confidential space where we can connect, discuss your current situation, and ensure that this journey is the right fit for you at this time.

Your wellbeing and your growth are both important and if this isn’t the right programme for you, I’ll do my best to point you toward more appropriate support.

The Purpose of This Journey

This 6 Week Journey is designed to support deep, meaningful transformation one step at a time. Whether you’ve felt stuck, disillusioned, or simply ready to go deeper, this journey offers a supportive space to reconnect with your inner wisdom (True Self) and awaken your potential.

Together, we will:

Deepen Your Understanding of Self and Life
You will be guided to cultivate a better understanding of yourself on every level the body, Qi, consciousness, and heart. This includes recognising and transforming unhealthy patterns, coming back to the unconditional qualities of the heart, reconnecting with the True Self, and aligning with the laws of life.

Establish Consistency & Dedication
Consistency and dedication are key to genuine transformation. Through daily prompts and ongoing support, you’ll be supported in creating consistency and strengthen your inner commitment, 2 key ingredients for life cultivation and long-term growth.

Understand the laws of life 
Each day offers bite-sized Ren Xue teachings that are clear, practical, and applicable. This will help you understand not just what to do, but why it works—bridging the gap between knowledge and application (the magical ingredient in making real change!).

Cultivate Self-Awareness and a Healthy State
As you engage with the practices and reflections, you’ll also be working on self-awareness and a healthy state of being (relaxed and calm) and these qualities will become the ground for deeper transformation.

Integrate Life Cultivation Into Daily Living
Rather than keeping practice separate from life, the aim is for you to weave life cultivation into your everyday moments. This integration supports true change that is gentle, yet effective.

Connect in a Supportive 'Qifield'
Together, we’ll explore life’s deeper questions with sincerity, compassion, and a shared purpose.

Build Trust in Your Own Capacity to Change
Through the journey, you’ll strengthen trust not only in the teachings or in others, but in YOURSELF. In your ability to make real, meaningful change.

• $397 for the full 6 Week Journey (best value)

• Or $70 per week (This gives you the flexibility to move through the Journey one week at a time, choosing the pace that best fits your schedule.)

A 12-Session Journey to Bring Back the Light with the Help of Yuan Gong. Yuan Gong is a tool specifically designed to allow a natural sense of calm and clarity to return. In this relaxed and deeply calm state (our natural state of being to life, really!), we can experience a sense of lightness or even joy. 

A powerful, gentle form of Qigong rooted in ancient wisdom and modern science, Yuan Gong works with the body, energy, and consciousness to restore balance and well-being. During the 12 Week programme, we will practice simple and gentle exercises that are suitable for all ages and body types. No previous experience necessary.

Anyone who desperately wants to feel better & has no idea what Yuan Gong is. All ages, all abilities, all body types welcome.

• Practical tools to boost emotional and physical resilience.
• Simple daily energy practices to restore vitality.
• A supportive community to share and grow with. (Join the What's App Group!)
• A renewed sense of clarity, warmth, and peace.
• Enthusiasm for life.

$120 for the 12 Week Programme

A 10-Session Journey to Take your Work on Life Deeper with the Help of Yuan Gong.

A mix of methods will be practised over the 10 weeks, including Still Qigong (Dantian Breathing, Tong Yuan and Ling Yuan). The moving practices 1 to 2, or 1 to 4, may be practised depending on the participants, but the practices themselves will not be the main focus of the sessions. Rather, the emphasis will be on taking the practice to a deeper level through our understanding of the Ren Xue theories and teachings, with time allocated for this during each session.

Anyone who wants to improve their life and who is already familiar with Yuan Gong practices, even if only a little. A basic understanding of Ren Xue will help, but is not essential.

• A supportive, shared space for reflection, learning, and growth.
• A deeper connection to your Yuan Gong practice.
• Increased awareness, stability, and inner calm.
• Greater clarity and insight through the Ren Xue teachings.
• Tools to integrate the principles of Ren Xue into daily life.
• Renewed inspiration and motivation in your personal life cultivation.
• The opportunity to shift from "doing the practice" to being it.

$150 for the 10 Week Programme

A 6-Session Journey to Walk on the Path of Self-Realisation.

Online on Sundays afternoon from 1 to 5 pm starting 15th of June and finishing 9th of November 2025

• 15th June
• 13th July
• 17th August
• 14th September
• 12th October
• 9th November

A mix of methods and exercises will be practised over the 6 months, including the moving method Tian Yuan, the standing form Di Yuan, breathing techniques, heart meditations, and awareness practices.

While the Yuan Gong methods will be an integral part of each workshop, there will also be a strong emphasis on learning the foundational theories and teachings of the Ren Xue system.

Each monthly session will focus on a specific theme to support a deeper understanding and integration of both practice and theory.

Anyone who wants to improve their life. These workshops are for those with a deep interest in spiritual matters who may have searched widely but still feel they haven’t quite found “it.” No previous Ren Xue or Yuan Gong experience required.

Please note:
To ensure everyone's safety, this course is not suitable for individuals with deep, unresolved trauma. Specific safety requirements apply and must be met in order to attend.

• A better understanding of the True Self.
• Greater clarity around the path of Realisation and Enlightenment (wisdom).
• A solid foundation in the key theories and teachings of the Ren Xue system.
• Practical tools to support your inner transformation 
• Increased awareness, calm, and a sense of inner stability 
• A stronger connection between theory and practice—understanding why and how your practice works. 
• The ability to begin integrating life cultivation into everyday living. 
• A supportive space to explore big questions with others on a similar path.

$180 for the 6 Month Programme