KuNye Tibetan Massage Level 1 Training: Therapies From the Tibetan Science of Healing

With Eric Rosenbush

June 16 - 22, 2019

Contact: frontdesk@menla.org
845 688 6897 ext 101

    The Healing Science of Tibet includes a vast ocean of therapeutic techniques, capable of restoring health, treating disease and rejuvenating the body. As the bodywork system of Tibetan Medicine, the art of KuNye Massage is based on the philosophy and yogic science of Tantric Buddhism. This lineage has been passed down through millennia within the lineages of Tibetan doctors, and is now available worldwide thanks to the kindness of Dr. Nida Chenagtsang.
    རྟག་ཏུ་བསྐུ་བྱུག་སྤྱོད་བྱེད་རྒས་ངལ་རླུང༌། །
    “Practice KuNye regularly to overcome aging, fatigue, and loong (stress and disturbances of the vital energy).”
    – Four Tantras of Tibetan Medicine. The practice of KuNye employs a wide variety of techniques. Aromatic herbal oils are prepared, following principles of Tibetan herbalism. These are then selected to balance the elemental condition of the patient. The actual session consists of stages, first penetrating the oil deeply into the body, followed by deeper massage techniques to open the joints and muscles. KuNye also utilizes a unique system of points and energy channels, which also can be used to treat a variety of conditions.
    This course is an overview of how to perform the basic techniques in a KuNye massage session.  Topics will include:
    • Applications of Tibetan medical principles to the practice of massage
    • Preparation & use of herbal oils for different constitutions
    • KU: Techniques of oil penetration
    • TSIK JOR: Facilitated joint movement
    • SOWA: Application of heat and cold
    • NYE: An introduction to the wide variety of massage techniques used in KuNye therapy
    • CHI: Oil removal
    If not previously acquainted with Tibetan medical principles, it is recommended to also attend the Introduction to Tibetan Medicine course from 14-16 June.
    All are welcome, as this class is beneficial both experienced massage therapists and other medical practitioners as well as new students wishing to learn about the Tibetan healing arts and sciences.
    *Those who register by June 30th will receive a bonus 50 minute private integration session with Michelle.

    Schedule

    Sunday, June 16th

    • 1-6 Free Time for Relaxation and Spa Appointments for those participating in Introduction to the Healing Science of Tibetan Medicine
    • 3 – 6pm Check-in for Level 1
    • 6 – 7pm Dinner
    • 7pm Welcome program

    Monday, June 17th

    • 8 – 9am Breakfast
    • 9am – 12pm TRAINING
    • 12 – 1pm Lunch
    • 1 – 3pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa Appointments
    • 3 – 6pm TRAINING
    • 6 – 7pm Dinner
    • 7:30pm Evening Practice

    Tuesday, June 18th

    • 8 – 9am Breakfast
    • 9am – 12pm TRAINING
    • 12 – 1pm Lunch
    • 1 – 4pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa Appointments
    • 4 – 6pm TRAINING
    • 6 – 7pm Dinner
    • 7:30pm Evening Practice

    Wednesday, June 19th

    • 8 – 9am Breakfast
    • 9am – 12pm TRAINING
    • 12 – 1pm Lunch
    • 1 – 3pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa Appointments
    • 3 – 6pm TRAINING
    • 6 – 7pm Dinner
    • 7:30pm Evening Practice

    Thursday, June 20th

    • 8 – 9am Breakfast
    • 9am – 12pm TRAINING
    • 12 – 1pm Lunch
    • 1 – 3pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa Appointments
    • 3 – 6pm TRAINING
    • 6 – 7pm Dinner
    • 7:30pm Evening Practice

    Friday, June 21st

    • 8 – 9am Breakfast
    • 9am – 12pm TRAINING
    • 12 – 1pm Lunch
    • 1 – 3pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa Appointments
    • 3 – 6pm TRAINING
    • 6 – 7pm Dinner
    • 7:30pm Evening Practice

    Saturday, June 22nd

    • 8 – 9am Breakfast
    • 9am – 12pm Free time for Relaxation and Spa or TRAINING for those participating in Module 2
    • 11am  Check-out of rooms for those not participating in Module 2
    • 12 – 1pm Lunch & Departure for those not participating in Module 2

    *Schedule is subject to change

    * If you would like to register for Introduction to the Healing Science of Tibetan Medicine please use this link.

    * If you would like to register for Module 2 KuNye Massage: Tibetan Medical External Therapies please use this link.  Do note that you must complete KuNye Tibetan Massage Level 1 Training as a prerequisite for Module 2.

    About the Leader

    Eric Rosenbush

    Eric has devoted his life to the study of the traditional sciences of Asia, their botanical treasures, ancient texts and living transmissions. For over 20 years, he has studied with masters of Tibetan, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicines, and currently maintains a clinical practice in California. Eric frequently teaches courses on Sowa Rigpa and other ancient […]

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