About The Practice Center
About Us
The Practice Center: Unfurling our purpose through practice.
The Practice Center isn't merely a hub—it's a beacon, igniting the path to personal growth. We delve into the potent intersection of mindfulness, forgiveness, and attitudinal healing, kindling transformations that ripple outward from the individual to the world.
Our Passion
Every heart we touch, every mind we awaken, brings us closer to our vision—a world where the means to alleviate suffering, cultivate peace, and incite change are accessible to all. We envision a world where embodied mindfulness, forgiveness, and emotional healing form the fabric of our collective existence—not as mere concepts, but as universally practiced life principles.
Our Mantra
To transcend knowing and truly inhabit practice. Because, the magic is in the practice.
How We Show Up
Each wave of compassion, every intentional step we take, is a testament to the trust vested in us. We embody the principles we teach—our actions are the heartbeat of our mission. Every time we show up, millions resonate with us, choosing to practice, evolve, and flourish.
What We Do
Our offerings are a vibrant mosaic of experiences—workshops (virtual & in-person), presentations, video tutorials, retreats, podcasts, newsletters, coaching sessions, and facilitator training programs. We author transformative books and manuals, stimulate dialogue on social media, certify forgiveness practitioners, foster community ties, and orchestrate fundraising activities and peer support groups.
Our Approach
We are anchored in the present, the personal, and the local. We curate spaces that are sanctuaries for exploration and celebration, fostering genuine experiences and practice of mindfulness, forgiveness, and attitudinal healing.
Our Belief
Emotional well-being and peace of mind are inherent rights, not privileges. In a world punctuated by suffering, we offer the instruments and guidance to transmute these experiences into catalysts for growth and profound connection.
Our Mission: To inspire unity of thought and emotion through practice.
Our Vision: We harbor a fervent, unwavering belief in the transformative power of mindfulness, forgiveness, and attitudinal healing to reshape attitudes, lives, and ultimately, the world.
At The Practice Center, we commit to make every interaction a conduit for growth and profound connection. We're not just reframing the dialogue around suffering and healing—we're on a mission to reshape the world, one embodied practice at a time.
The Practice Center Story
All right, so let's chat about how The Practice Center sprung up, shall we? Picture our founder, JoYi Kim Rhyss, in Hilo, Hawaii. She'd finally gotten to a place where she knew who she was (a feat in itself), and she realized she wanted to provide a place for others to do the same. She wanted to craft a place, not just for 'navel-gazing' or 'sitting on a mountaintop', but for folks to make real, practical changes. A place for them to swap stories, borrow a bit of courage, maybe shed a tear or two, and most importantly, to heal. Thus, The Practice Center was born. We didn't sprout out of thin air, mind you. We're the result of real struggle, tears, laughter, and a whole lot of practice. Today, we're more than just a hub, we're a collective of people who are committed to personal growth and making genuine connections. We're carving out a path to overcome suffering, and we're inviting you to join us on the journey. So, pull up a chair, bring your baggage (we all have some), and join us at The Practice Center. We await to greet you - grievances and all. The Practice Center is the result of JoYi's tenacity, resilience, and commitment to helping others find their own path to healing. She's not just teaching the theory—she's living it. Come meet JoYi and our Practice Center crew. We can't promise it'll always be easy, but we can guarantee it'll be real.
Meet JoYi K. Rhyss, the founder and director
"Buckle up, because JoYi's journey is quite the ride. Born in South Korea, with pit stops in Minnesota, Jamaica, Kenya, Indiana, and finally, landing in Hilo, Hawaii, she's gathered stories, wisdom, and, let's be honest, a couple of scars along the way. With over 30 years of working with at-risk youth and professionals, JoYi has created programs and workshops that don't just skim the surface—they dive deep. She's worked with the crème de la crème in the field of forgiveness and mindfulness, and she's got a few trophies on the mantle to show for it. But here's the real deal: JoYi's personal journey is the fuel for her fire. From feeling unseen and unloved, through decades of turmoil, to reconciling with her birth mother who left her at an orphanage, JoYi knows what it's like to claw her way back from the brink.
The Practice Center is the result of JoYi's tenacity, resilience, and commitment to helping others find their own path to healing. She's not just teaching the theory—she's living it.
