Education and Experience

​Lewis Regen-CMT, RYT, CQI, CTI, CBI

Education 

Association for Chinese Medicine Cultural Exchange, Los Gatos, CA | 2012 – Present
Studying Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Ba Gua under Grand Master Shifu Jia Ba Gua Certificate, 2015

International Healing Tao Garden, Chiang Mai, Thailand | 2011
Studied Qi Gong and Tai Chi under Grand Master Mantak Chia

Qi Gong Workshops with Grand Master Mantak Chia, CA | 2010 – 2014
Assistant instructor for: Chi Self-Massage, Six Healing Sounds, Microcosmic Orbit, Cosmic Healing, Iron Shirt, Inner Smile

Santa Cruz Chi Center, Santa Cruz, CA | 2010 – Present
Qi Gong/Tai Chi Instructor Certificates under Master Lee Holden
Master Teacher for Holden QiGong Teacher Trainings

Study with Grandmaster Dr. Effie Chow, CA | 2011
Certification in Chow Medical Qi Gong Healing Grand Master Zhou Ting Jue, CA | 2011 – 2015
Advanced Qi Gong and Ba Gua training through multiple intensive workshops

Chien-Lung Six Animal Kung Fu with Sifu Macramalla, CA | 2011 – 2015
Tassajara Zen Meditation Center, CA | 2010 – 2015
Studied Zen meditation, Swinging Dragon Qi Gong, and Ba Gua with Master Li Ping Zhu

Mount Madonna Ashtanga Yoga Institute, Monterey, CA | 2013
Certified Yoga Instructor under Baba Hari Dass

Nature Connection Training, CA | 2014
8 Shields Wilderness School with author Jon Young

Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) Training, CA | 2014
Association of Nature and Forest Therapy with author Julianne Skai Arbor

Cypress Health Institute, Santa Cruz, CA | 2010 – 2012
Studied Swedish Massage, Acupressure, Reiki, Polarity, Chi Nei Tsang, Abdominal Massage, Deep Tissue, Integrative and Thai Massage

Ling Qi Dao, Santa Cruz, CA | 2010 – 2014
Studied Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Shaolin Kung Fu Certified in Reiki, 2012, by Reverend FaJun Shakya
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Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA | 2010 – 2017
Studied Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Masters Al Huang and Mingtong Gu (multiple five-day immersions)
Studied Craniosacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute while at Esalen

Pictures of Some of Lewis Regen's Teachers

Master Lee Holden - Health and Healing Integrative Qi Gong Flow, Tai Chi Yang, Tao Yin, Inner smile Meditation, Five Elements Qi Gong Flow, Iron Shirt, Microcosmic orbit, Six Healing Sounds

​Grand Master Shifu Jia Shu Sen - Ba Gua Zhang (Cheng style),Tai Chi (Yang style), 99 Longevity Qi Gong

​Grand Master Mantak Chia - Universal Healing Tao, Inner smile, Chi Massage, Five Element QI Gong, Iron Shirt, Tai Chi, Chi Nei Tsang.

Grand Master Zhou Ting Jue - Qi Emission, Golden Aura, Happy Relaxation, Fire Dragon, Ba Gua, Earth Qi Gong

Dr. Yang Jwing Ming - 8 Brocades Treasures Qi Gong, Internal Organ Qi Gong, Seasonal Qi Gong, 5 Animals Qi Gong, Tai Chi Qi Gong, Qi Gong Massage.

Baba Hari Dass - Ashtanga Yoga at Mount Madonna Yoga institute 

Lewis Regen's Teaching and Work Experience

Holden QiGong, Santa Cruz, CA | 2009 – Present
Qi Gong and Tai Chi Masterclass Instructor and Teacher Trainer with Lee Holden
Redwood RX, Mountain Park Foundation, CA | 2023 – Present
Instructor offering Qi Gong classes
Nature Qi Gong Group Walks, CA | 2011 – Present
Meditation walks and Five Element Qi Gong classes
University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA | 2015 – Present
Instructor, Qi Gong with Dr. Shapiro
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA | 2013 – Present
Instructor, Qi Gong and Tai Chi; assisting Dr. Shauna Shapiro
1440 Multiversity, Scotts Valley, CA | 2017 – 2024
Instructor: Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga, Healing Hands, Ba Gua, Meditation, and Nature Immersions
University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA | 2011 – 2020
Instructor, Qi Gong and Tai Chi at Porter College
Public High Schools, Santa Cruz, CA | 2011 – 2017
Instructor, Meditation, Qi Gong, and Yoga
17th World Qi Gong and TCM Congress | 2016 – 2023
Instructor, Qi Gong workshops; leading ending ceremony with Grand Master Effie Chow
Taoist Master Gatherings, CA | 2015 – 2023
Instructor, Qi Gong and Crystal Qi Gong with Grand Master Alex Feng and Dr. Charlene Ossler
Public Television, Santa Cruz, CA | 2011 – 2013
Actor demonstrating Qi Gong with Master Lee Holden
Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, CA | 2011 – 2013
Instructor, Qi Gong with Master Lee Holden