Upcoming classes in Tibetan massage, mantra healing, astro science

Ku Nye Traditional Tibetan Massage Training Level 1.1: May 21-26 2011

Mantra Healing Level 1: May 28-31 2011

Public Talk- Karma Mudra: May 31, 2011

Medicine Buddha Day: June 1, 2011

Other upcoming events:

With Jhampa Kalsang, master Tibetan Astrologer

Tibetan Medical Astrology Intro 24 June

Basic Elemental Astrology 25-26 June

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Ku Nye: Traditional Tibetan Massage Level 1.1 May 21- 26, 2011 

10am- 6pm at Mckinnon Institute, Oakland

Ku Nye is a main external therapy of the Tibetan Medical tradition. Originating from the ancient sages of Tibet over 3900 years ago, this healing practice has been developed in the Buddhist medical tradition. Ku Nye employs the wisdom of Traditional Tibetan Medicine and yogic understanding of the body's physiological and energetic systems. This external treatment is especially effective in calming the wind humour that is commonly disturbed in modern society. There is a wide spectrum of techniques, employing herbal infused oils and other therapeutic tools to treat various imbalances and to bring constitutional vitality.

May 21-23: Essential basics of Tibetan Medicine with Eric Rosenbush L.Ac. ***

* Origin and History of Tibetan Medicine

* Introduction to the five elements and three humors

* Basic typology.

* Use of herbal oils in kunye practice

* Basic breathing techniques and yogic exercises for Kunye practice

May 24-26: Practical Ku Nye training with Dr Nida Chenagtsang

The Ku Nye session is divided into three phases of treatment, which will be introduced in this course:

* KU: Techniques to apply herbal oil formulated according to constitutional type, using traditional strokes.

* NYE: Localized massage techniques including kneading, rubbing and pressing of muscles and tendons. Introduction to the points and energy meridians of Tibetan Medicine.

* CHI: cleaning the oils from the body using medicinal powders.

*** The class on May 21-23 regarding the basics of Tibetan Medicine will be taught by Eric Rosenbush, L.Ac. This is a required portion of the training for those students who have not completed the Basic Tibetan Medicine course with The Sorig Institute.

Please visit our website for the complete course description. There you will find descriptions for The Sorig Institute's 500 hour Ku Nye Massage certification program and its 3 levels of comprehensive training.

http://www.thesoriginstitute.com/kunyeprogram.html

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Mantra Healing 1: May 28-31, 2011 at The Applied Chikung Loft

Tibetan Mantra Healing is a powerful form of sound healing that originated 5000 years ago. It was developed by the Drang Srong sages (Rishis), who also revealed the yogic and meditation practices. This course presents a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of the Tibetan Mantra Healing tradition. Mantra healing is the practice of using sound as a healing medium, using primordial sounds of nature, as well as divine words from the Sanskrit and Tibetan languages. It is a powerful method of bringing balance to various diseases and restoring health for oneself and others.

Course Description:

* Introduction to Mantra Healing and TTM.

* Theory of how Mantras function, including the law of interdependent origination of all phenomena, the five elements, etc.

* Instruction on performing simple Mantra healing rituals.

* Using Mantra to empower substances, such as medicine, water, gems, and amulets.

* Transmission of 70 healing Mantras for various diseases, with practical application of how to use them.

The mantras taught in this course originate from the ancient Rishis and Ngakpa yogis of Tibet, and have been passed down up to the great 19th century master Ju Mipham Rinpoche. 

From this lineage, the mantra healing system was transmitted to Dr. Nida.

*Class will be from 10am- 6pm May 28th and 30th.

May 30th will commence again after dinner break at 8pm for a night mantra session that will go until approximately midnight. May 31st will be a half day, ending at 1pm.

http://www.thesoriginstitute.com/classes.html

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Karma Mudra: May 31st, 2011 2:30pm-4:30pm

Public Talk: Karma Mudra- Sexuality in Yoga and Healing

Dr Nida will bring clarity to an often misunderstood aspect of Tibetan Tantric practice. The talk will address the nature of sexuality spiritually as a path; and the nature of orgasmic states according to the yogic and medical systems. 

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Medicine Buddha Day: June 1, 2011

The meditations of Medicine Buddha, are used in both the spiritual and healing traditions of Tibet. The practice is aimed for personal spiritual progress, to heal the roots of our existence in samsara. For self-healing and to address the imbalances of body, energy, and mind, this practice is commonly used by practitioners of the healing arts. Dr. Nida will introduce the various aspects of Medicine Buddha practice, from sutra, tantra, and healing traditions. This includes a special sadhana practice from the terma tradition, involving Medicine Buddha with four healing Dakinis. This is a simple yet effective practice for those who are in need of mind/body healing.

There will also be a short transmission of the Yuthog Nyingthig Ngondro- a profound meditation practices employed by Tibetan doctors.

*Class will start at 10am with 1 hour explanation, then 1 hour practice; followed by 2 hours of practice in the afternoon.

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Dr Nida Chenagtsang was born in Amdo, Tibet; a region known for centuries for its tradition of Ngakpas- Tibetan Yogis. He studied the local medical system, as well as doing intensive formal training at the Lhasa Tibetan Medical University. Later, he has practiced in various hospitals in Tibet, and has published many works on Traditional Tibetan Medicine. He has extensively researched ancient Tibetan medicinal treatments, specializing in the revival of external therapies, which has brought him high acclaim in the field of Tibetan Medicine in both the East and West.

Dr Nida is Director of the International Academy for Traditional Tibetan Medicine (IATTM) and the Co-Founder of the International Ngak-Mang Institutes (NMI), established to preserve and maintain the Rebkong Ngakpa culture within modern Tibetan society. Recently he has been teaching comprehensive Tibetan Medicine courses all over the world.

Fluent in English, Dr Nida is an experienced and knowledgeable communicator with years of experienced and a sophisticated ability to teach the subtleties of this traditional wisdom to Westerners.

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California acupuncture CEU's available, (pending approval).

21 CEU's for Mantra Healing

36 CEU'S for Ku Nye Massage

For more information, visit www.thesoriginstitute.com, email info@thesoriginstitute.com, or call (510) 375-4061

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Location:

Kunye course: McKinnon Institute; 2940 Webster Street; Oakland, CA. 94609-3407

All other courses: The Applied Chikung Loft; 421 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94107

www.appliedchikung.com

Tuition:

Ku Nye Level 1: Before April 9th- $560, After April 9th- $700

Mantra Healing Level 1: Before April 9th- $400, After April 9th- $500

Karma Mudra: public talk-Donation (Please call or email to reserve your space)

Medicine Buddha Day: -Donation (Please call or email to reserve your space)

Both Ku Nye and Mantra Healing: Before April 9th- $900, After April 9th- $960

10% discount for students: please email info@thesoriginstitute.com

Limited work trade also available

Registration:

Send your name, email, phone, contact information and which courses you would like to attend to info@thesoriginstitute.com

Send paypal to: info@thesoriginstitute.com or mail a check made out to:

'The Sorig Institute':

Sorig Institute c/o Laura Nasca

1635 E. 22nd St, Oakland, CA 94606

***With your check, please clarify which classes you are registering for and your contact information. ~ Thank you.

This Website is dedicated to Taoist Lineage Master Bruce Kumar Frantzis ...

Focused on the "Water School" of Taoism ...

Therefore I think Ads like this are in bad taste !

In full respect to the traditions of Bruce, in every course he teaches, he speaks of the situation of Tibet, its culture and children. What we are doing is in harmony with the system of nei gong and internal arts, as we go deep into the channel systems and human energetic system. I posted it to bring awareness of Tibetan medicine to the community, not in any bad taste. However, you are entitled to your opinions, and if the moderators agree, I happily won't post about upcoming events again.

Thanks for your concern, and attempt to uphold integrity. We mean no disrespect.

I just think

Tae I agree that is like going around to the other martial art schools and say that style of martial art is wrong. Like part of a song went once " What might be right for may not be right for some"

We don't need to be out there telling John Q what is right and what is wrong. I will at my school when someone asks me a question I tell them that this answer is from my own experiance or opinion. There are just some things people have already perceived with the martial arts and there is no way how many times you tell them that is how they are going to see it. Very good point Tae

Here is a good example of what I have been talking aobut. I recieved and e-mail from a BB that I have know for over 30yrs. Now, this BB will tell you that they are first and foremost a competitor. Yet, they try and pass off things in their school, that any reality based teacher would know is going to get their students hurt.

Now, is it my duty to go around and infrorm thier students that what they are learning is only good in the ring? I don't think so. Thier students like the sport, and the getting bels the easy way.

If it not my duty to inform John Q. Public that everyone else is wrong, because the fact is, unless you know without a doubt that what the other one is teaching is Wrong, then you can't do it. And unless you are a perfect teacher, adn unless your styles is a perfect style, you cannot do it, nor do you hvae the right to do it.

There is no grey to it. Teach your students...and ONLY you students to the best of your ability what you know. Teach them what you consider the correct way(becasue every teacher will see their way differently). BUT, leave John Q. out of it. Heck when it comes down to it, everyone has only two choices. Go around to every school behind every teachers back and whisper in the students ears that their teachers are wrong(regardless of how long a class is), or stick to your students and what you tech them. Teach them the ethics, the techniques, and simple things the BEST YOU CAN. and leave it at that, becasue none of us are perfect, and none of us can say another is completely wrong in how they teach.

I teach my students for one thing. My friend teaches for another thing, and it is left up to the public(they are not STUPID), to figure out which is right for them. I agree...At my school, I will tell me students what I know based upon my experieicne, but the  rest is left up to the individuals to see for themselves, if they choose to do so.

Tae I agree that is like going around to the other martial art schools and say that style of martial art is wrong. Like part of a song went once " What might be right for may not be right for some"

We don't need to be out there telling John Q what is right and what is wrong. I will at my school when someone asks me a question I tell them that this answer is from my own experiance or opinion. There are just some things people have already perceived with the martial arts and there is no way how many times you tell them that is how they are going to see it. Very good point Tae