Annual Aotearoa Retreat - Rotorua 2019 - Participant Survey

REN XUE

Annual NZ Retreat

Participant Survey

With Wu Xin for your participation.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this feedback form is to:

- Provide an opportunity for you to review your retreat experience so that you can reflect on what you have achieved and identify areas that you would like to work on,
- Find out more about your retreat experience so that we can learn and grow as an organisation, and
- Collect and compile information that might be useful for future REN XUE research and teaching.

We want to thank you in advance for taking the time to thoughtfully fill out the survey. We encourage you to read it carefully and take your time answering the questions.

Sincerely,
Yuan Tze and Melissa, and the REN XUE International team

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Please tell us a little about you
All identities are confidential
Name (optional)
First Last
Age*
- 15 - 20 years
- 21 - 35 years
- 36 - 45 years
- 46 - 55 years
- 56 - 65 years
- 66 - 70 years
- 70+
How long have you been using REN XUE principles in your life?*
- This was my first experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 6 - 8 years
- 9 - 12 years
- 12 - 15 years
- 16 years +
Are you a qualified REN XUE teacher or teacher-in-training?*
- Yes
- No
What part of this retreat did you attend?*
- Teacher's Continued Education only (9 – 14 Nov)
- Public REN XUE Retreat only (14 – 22 Nov)
- Teacher's Continued Education + Public REN XUE Retreat (9 – 22 Nov)
About the Retreat
What influenced you to attend the retreat?*
- I attended a Yuan Tze Weekend Workshop earlier this year
- My REN XUE teacher
- REN XUE International website or Newsletter
- Social Media - Facebook or Instagram
- Word of mouth
- Google search
Would you recommend a REN XUE retreat to your friends?*
- Yes
- No
Please share with us why you would or wouldn't recommend a REN XUE Retreat:
How likely are you to attend a future REN XUE retreat?*
Very unlikely Unlikely Undecided Likely Very likely
As a result of the retreat, of the Yuan Gong methods that were NEW to you…*
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Not applicable
I feel comfortable continuing my own practice post-retreat
I feel comfortable connecting with the community for further teachings
As a result of the retreat, of the Yuan Gong methods that you ALREADY KNEW...*
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Not applicable
My practice improved
My confidence in my practice improved
My understanding of the methods improved
Continuing Education Programme
Are you actively teaching Level 1 material?*
- Yes
- No
How long have you been teaching Level 1 material?*
- I’ve not started yet
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 5 - 6 years
What levels have you passed?*
- in-training for Level 1
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4
- Level 5
- Level 6
For each topic listed below, please rate the benefit of attending the Continuing Education event
Theory of Qi*
No benefit Limited benefit Clear benefit Significant benefit Maximum benefit
Your understanding of the theory
Teaching the theory
Tian Yuan*
No benefit Limited benefit Clear benefit Significant benefit Maximum benefit
Understanding of the theory
Understanding the form
Teaching the method
Di Yuan*
No benefit Limited benefit Clear benefit Significant benefit Maximum benefit
Understanding of the theory
Understanding the form
Teaching the method
Squats*
No benefit Limited benefit Clear benefit Significant benefit Maximum benefit
Understanding of the theory
Understanding the form
Teaching squats
Pulling Qi*
No benefit Limited benefit Clear benefit Significant benefit Maximum benefit
Understanding of the theory
Understanding the physical requirements
Teaching Pulling Qi
Building a Qifield*
No benefit Limited benefit Clear benefit Significant benefit Maximum benefit
Understanding of the theory
Understanding the requirements
Teaching how to build a Qifield

Please rate the overall benefit of attending in the following areas:*

	No benefit	Limited benefit	Clear benefit	Significant benefit	Maximum benefit
Inspiration to teach
Personal growth and development (Zi Du)
Confidence in planning and offering classes
Being a part of the larger REN XUE community

Please rate the amount of information shared on the following topics:*
Far too little Too litte About right Too much Far too much
The theory
The methods
Confidence in planning and offering classes
The supplementary exercises (e.g. squats, pulling qi, Walking on Clouds)

Based on your experience at the REN XUE retreat, please rate how your understanding of the following has changed:*

	No positive change	Minor positive change	Significant positive change
My understanding of the role of the consciousness and the heart in wellbeing and growth
My understanding of the role of qi for health, wellbeing and life cultivation
My understanding of realisation and wisdom
My views on the purpose of my life
My understanding of life \ clarity in life
My understanding of how to improve my life

Please rate how the following aspects of your life have positively improved:*

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
My ability to manage stress and challenging situations in my daily life has improved
My sense of connection to family, friends and the wider community has improved
My sense of connection to nature has improved
My ability to focus has improved
My self-confidence has improved

Please rate the changes you have experienced in the following areas:*

	Much worse	Slightly worse	No change	Slightly improved	Much improved
My overall physical health
My overall energy levels
My inner state of relaxation and calm
My overall sense of wellbeing
My ability to manage a state of disturbance

Please rate the value of the retreat for:*
No value Slight value Obvious value Great value Maximum value
Supporting your own growth and development
Increasing your sense of wellbeing
Improving your physical health

Considering your overall retreat experience, how happy were you with the:*

	Very unhappy	Unhappy	Neutral	Happy	Very happy
Accommodations
Food
Teachings
Support pre-retreat e.g. guide for attendees, online registration information
Support during the retreat e.g. orientation, teaching and practice sessions, REN XUE guidance
Support connecting with the next steps to continue and deepen your practice.

If you wish, please provide any further comments about the above:
Is there anything else you'd like us to know?
Thinking about the impact that this retreat may have had on you, what are the next steps for you? Is there any help you need to take these?
If you would like to be contacted by a REN XUE teacher for guidance or support with your next steps, please let us know your email and location:
Email
Your location
City Country

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree	Not applicable
I feel comfortable continuing my own practice post-retreat
I feel comfortable connecting with the community for further teachings

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree	Not applicable
My practice improved
My confidence in my practice improved
My understanding of the methods improved

	No benefit	Limited benefit	Clear benefit	Significant benefit	Maximum benefit
Understanding of the theory
Understanding the form
Teaching the method

	No benefit	Limited benefit	Clear benefit	Significant benefit	Maximum benefit
Understanding of the theory
Understanding the form
Teaching squats

	No benefit	Limited benefit	Clear benefit	Significant benefit	Maximum benefit
Understanding of the theory
Understanding the physical requirements
Teaching Pulling Qi

	No benefit	Limited benefit	Clear benefit	Significant benefit	Maximum benefit
Understanding of the theory
Understanding the requirements
Teaching how to build a Qifield

	Far too little	Too litte	About right	Too much	Far too much
The theory
The methods
Confidence in planning and offering classes
The supplementary exercises (e.g. squats, pulling qi, Walking on Clouds)

	No value	Slight value	Obvious value	Great value	Maximum value
Supporting your own growth and development
Increasing your sense of wellbeing
Improving your physical health

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