Zen Institute

Zen Institute was a life-​changing experience. I highly recommend this program for women who have experienced trauma, addictions, depression/​anxiety, and/​or self-​esteem issues that have plagued them despite being successful, caring, compassionate, and competent. Zen provides tools for living large and creating a rich and purposeful life. They also teach you how to take care of yourself as much as you care for and give to others. In short, you will be empowered to live the life you’ve always wanted.
One note of caution: Zen recommended Taste of Peace Arizona to me because I was visiting the program from out of state and wanted a sober environment to stay in as I worked through the Zen program. If a woman’s only space is important to you, then you might want to consider another establishment. The co-​owner is male (the other owner’s spouse). He participates in daily meals, transporting clients, and weekend activities. Also, if you are uncomfortable with guns, I would also recommend looking elsewhere. There are guns in the house, and they were visible during my stay.

I think that almost EVERY American (and certainly every Unilocaler) would benefit immensely from a 30-​day mental health retreat at the Zen Institute.
If you seek the path to true happiness… True, True, Super True Happiness… you have just found it. For serious.
Let me tell you how they helped me.
First, they saved my life.
Second, they handed my life back to me.
Finally, they gave me the tools to not only deal with my damn life, but to master it… and love it.
My husband and I called the IOP Program my Masters Degree in Myself.
The IOP Program is UNLIKE anything else conventional medicine has to offer for treatment of very common issues like depression, stress & addiction. (You know, the stuff from which we ALL SUFFER, but are too embarrassed to mention?) At the same time, it is a beautifully simple program and therefore very easy to follow, IF you are open to the experience and willing to take some time off to focus on yourself.
Here are the facts. The IOP Program is a 30-​day, outpatient mental health program. Comparable programs are 45 to 90-​days long. Outpatient means that you don’t stay there. You must arrange your own accommodations. But don’t fear, Tucson has many beautiful ranches and lodges and Air BNB accommodations close by that can add to your retreat experience. Plus, with the arrival of all of these yummy farm-​to-​table restaurants and the wonderful and cheap body work Tucson has to offer– you could coordinate yourself a fabulous spa vacation to enhance your healing. Or, bring a bunch of friends and rent a hacienda and heal together. I digress, but if that peaks your interest I bet Zen Institute can help you coordinate.
Zen Institute holds group sessions; including meditation and optional classes like yoga and tai chi, in the evenings and on weekends. Then, you schedule individual sessions with a therapist and study on your own time. During the 30-​days, I spent about 25 hours a week reading, studying and attending sessions. The IOP program and the follow up sessions are covered by most major health insurance providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield. Huge Bonus. I started the program and met my deductible at the beginning of the year, so all of my follow up was covered 100% by insurance. Sweet. One more important fact– Zen Institute does not offer individual counseling. The only way to unlock these particular secrets, is to dive into the IOP Program.
The IOP Program (in my humble opinion) is best suited for those people who KNOW that everything they need to heal now & to thrive beyond that, can be found within themselves. You are really the only one who can take the steps necessary to be happy. Just you. No one else. This is your journey. The important thing is that you are present for that journey and that you take care of yourself along the way.
Zen Institute, you have shown me that WE ALL POSSESS THE POWER to create the happiness in our lives that we deserve. I hope this review encourages others to discover these amazing truths because the experience has been incredibly powerful for me.

The Zen Institute, Wen Chi and the rest of the staff are as good as you can find. I traveled 1,000 miles for the IOP program and do not regret 1 single mile.
After working with Wen Chi I feel better able to manage my everyday life. I know that I am powerful beyond measure and have the tools I need to achieve anything I want.
Thank you for all you have done for me.