Tibetan Herbs and Tibetan Astrology courses

Dear all,

On the heels of our very successful course of Tibetan Moxibustion with Elio Guarisco, The Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine in Conway, MA is pleased to announce further intensive courses this summer on the topics of Tibetan Herbs and Tibetan Astrology in Conway, MA. Details are below.

For more information or to register for these summer intensive courses, please contact the Shang Shung Institute secretary, Diane Sievers, at secretary@shangshung.org or (413) 369 - 4928. Limited accommodations are available on-site for a nominal fee, and we will be offering Tibetan meals at a reasonable price during these courses.

American Branch, Shang Shung Institute
http://www.shangshung.org

http://www.shangshunginstitute.org


Please pass this message on to all who may be interested. These courses are open to the general public.

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Tibetan Herbs I
Instructor: Menpa (Dr.) Yang Ga

Herbal Medicine is one of the four lines of treatment in Tibetan medicine; diet, behavior, external therapies, and medicines. This course will present an overview of the theory and practice of Tibetan herbal medicine including plant identification. 30 % of the course will be spent in lecture and 70% of the course will be spent in the field, outdoors.

Friday, July 24 - Sunday July 26, 2009
8:30am - 12:30pm, 2pm-6pm
Price: $250 for Public
$75 for Students of the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine

Prerequisites: This course is open to the Public

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Tibetan Herbs II
Instructor: Menpa (Dr.) Yang Ga

Herbal Medicine is one of the four lines of treatment in Tibetan medicine; diet, behavior, external therapies, and medicines. This course will present an overview of the theory and practice of Tibetan herbal medicine including plant identification. 30 % of the course will be spent in lecture and 70% of the course will be spent in the field, outdoors.

Monday July 27 - Wednesday, July 29, 2009
8:30am - 12:30pm, 2pm-6pm
Price: $250 for Public
$75 for Students of the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine

Prerequisites: Tibetan Herbs I
Offered for SSI Medicine Program Students and previous herbal course attendees.

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Discount for those who would like to take both Herbal sessions:

$450 for Public

$125 for Students of the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine

Please make sure to bring and wear appropriate clothing for the weather and time that will be spent in nature.

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Tibetan Astrology I
Instructor: Menpa (Dr.) Lobsang Namkha

Tibetan Astrology is a traditional practice used by Tibetan doctors and Lamas. The study of the Five Elements, combined with trigrams, numbers, and animal signs, form the basis for astrological calculations. Participants will learn how to accurately read Tibetan astrological calendars for their personal use.

Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2009
8:30am-12:30pm, 2pm-4pm
Price: $225 for Public
$75 for Students of the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine

Prerequisites: This course is open to the Public

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Tibetan Astrology II
Instructor: Menpa (Dr.) Lobsang Namkha

Tibetan Astrology is a traditional practice used by Tibetan doctors and Lamas. The study of the Five Elements, combined with trigrams, numbers, and animal signs, form the basis for astrological calculations. Participants will learn how to accurately read Tibetan astrological calendars for their personal use.

Monday, August 31 - Wednesday, September 2, 2009
8:30am-12:30pm, 2pm-4pm
Price: $225 for Public
$75 for Students of the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine

Prerequisites: Tibetan Astrology I
Offered for SSI Medicine Program Students and previous Astrology course attendees.

Discount for those who take both sessions:
$400 for Public
$125 for Students of the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine


For more information or to register for any of these summer intensive course, please contact the Shang Shung Institute secretary at secretary@shangshung.org or (413) 369 - 4928.
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