Upcoming Intensive Courses in America
Summer 2011
UPDATES: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL now available for both intensives!!! $100 off if you register by July 14th!!!
The intensives will now take place in our new Florence, MA location at 140 Pine St. Suite 10. Dorm space still available in Conway, MA. Rides will be coordinated to and from Conway. Tibetan Kunye Massage: Level 1 now approved for 36 NCCAOM PDA Points!
Tibetan Medicinal Herbs: Learn, recognize and prepare
With Menpa (Dr.) Namgyal Tsering
August 1st – 6th, 2011 9:30am – 12:30pm and 2:30 – 5:30pm This course is an introduction to traditional Tibetan herbal remedies. We will cover the basic principles of the theory, identification, and processing of traditional Tibetan herbs, based on their taste and effects. This is a unique opportunity to learn about Tibetan herbs in a hands-on environment! The first two days of this class will be spent in the classroom, where students will learn the rich theory of how herbs can be used to heal the body and mind. The theory of the five elements and the theory of the taste and post-digestive taste of Tibetan herbs will be covered in depth. The Second two days will be spent outside in nature, recognizing the local variety of various Tibetan herbs. You will be guided by Menpa (Dr.) Namgyal Tsering, an expert in his field. The final two days will be spent learning how to process the herbs into powders, pills and decoctions, by the strict traditional standards. All levels of interest and experience are welcome to attend. public: register here
To arrange a stay in our dorm please contact: geko@tsegyalgar.org
Tibetan Kunye Massage Theory and Practice: Level 1
With Menpa (Dr.) Phuntsog Wangmo, SSI School Director and Teacher
August 8th - 13th, 2011
9:30am –12:30pm and 2:30 – 5:30pm
Tibetan Kunye Massage is an effective, dynamic system of massage and bodywork therapies. It is an important aspect of Traditional Tibetan Medicine, one of our world's most ancient and advanced lineages of the healing arts. For many centuries, the renowned physicians and yogis of Tibet have relied upon the practice of Kunye Massage for restoring health and balance.
Kunye employs a variety of massage techniques and bodywork therapies, including: massage with medicinal oils, deep tissue massage, pressure points therapy, joint mobilization and assisted stretching, heated oils therapy, hot stones therapy, hot and cold compresses, herbal poultices and gemstone therapy
35% lecture: history, purpose and benefits
65% practicum: learning the techniques of the basic Kunye massage
Approved for 36 NCCAOM PDA points. This is a basic course to meant to enhance a current healing practice or to stand as a general introduction to Tibetan massage practice. It is not a complete certification course.
Cost: $450/ $150 for current SSI Students
SSI students:contact the secretary to register at secretary@shangshung.org or (413) 369 - 4473
To arrange a stay in our dorm please contact: geko@tsegyalgar.org
Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo
Menpa (Dr.) Phuntsog Wangmo received her advanced degree from the Lhasa University School of Traditional Medicine in 1988 where she also served a two-year residency after completing her five year training program (1983-1990). During that time she studied with the Khenpos Troru Tsenam and Gyaltsen, two of Tibet's foremost doctors who are credited with the revival of Tibetan Medicine within Tibet under the Chinese. Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo had the exceptional opportunity of extensive clinical training under Khenpo Troru Tsenam for four years. Dr. Wangmo remains in residence at the Shang Shung Institute in America where she is the director of the Institute's Traditional Tibetan Medicine Program.
Shang Shung institute School of Tibetan Medicine P.O. Box 278 Conway, MA 01341 info@shangshung.org P: 413-369-4928 F: 413-369-4473
