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 What is Ku Nye?
Ku Nye originated from the ancient kingdoms of Tibet over 3900 years ago and is a practice indigenous to the Tibetan Medical tradition. Earliest Tibetans practiced Ku Nye through the diagnosis and application of specific infused oil or substances extracted from butter to treat the person's imbalance or constitution. Tree branches, sticks and stones were widely used as part of therapy to exert pressure on different parts and points of the body in order to restore the individual to a state of health and wellbeing.
Literally, Ku means 'to apply' or to anoint the body with therapeutic oils to be absorbed through the skin and Nye refers to the actual massage. Techniques of Nye include the kneading, rubbing and pressing of muscles and tendons and the application of pressure to various points and channels. Chi is the final part of Ku Nye therapy which involves cleaning the oils from the body using barley or chickpea powder. Other ingredients may be added to the base powders depending on the person's diagnosed condition. Another common name for Ku Nye is Chukpa (Tib. Byugpa)
The Traditional Tibetan Medicine system is a detailed and integrated one with 2 main objectives; prevention aspect of illness and the curative aspects off illness where treatments generally fall into four basic categories:
- Therapeutic Diet
- Modifications to Lifestyle
- Use of Herbal Medicines
- Application of External Therapies
Ku Nye belongs to the fourth category of treatment and is part of a wealth of external therapies available in Traditional Tibetan Medicine used to maintain or restore balance to the organism. Other external therapies include; various types of moxabustion, stick therapy, cupping, Lums bathing therapy, stone and shell massage, and the use of compresses.
The rejuvenating and restorative benefits and functions of Ku Nye are mentioned in many original Tibetan texts including the Bum Shi Gyud Shi and all its commentaries and Ton Huang medical text. Some of the benefits include the elimination of toxins which store in the body and  increased vitality, the reduction and alleviation of various types of pain and pain syndromes, the calming of nervous disorders including insomnia, depression and anxiety.
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Course Information
Diploma courses for Ku Nye Traditional Tibetan Massage run for 3 years and are divided into 3 Levels. Each level begins with a 10 - 14 day intensive study with Dr. Nda followed by practice hour requirements which are to be recorded through the year. Once completed students are required to sit an examination before entering into the next stage of their learning.
Ku Nye Level 1
History and introduction to the principles of TTM, Theory, technique and practice of the three stages of Ku Nye massage - Ku, Nye and Phyis.
Locations, functions and treatment of channels and points; theory of the interconnections of channels, points and organs. The use of herbs and preparation of the therapeutic oils.
Ku Nye Level 2
Study of chakras, channels and massage for subtle energy bLa protection. Massage with different types of stones and shells. Study and practice of external therapies closing related to Ku Nye such as the use of hot and cold compresses, cupping, stick therapy, smoke therapy, moxibustion and herbal bath therapy.
Ku Nye Level 3
In order to allow Ku Nye practitioners to deepen their knowledge and to practice independently, study will include diagnostic methods - urine analysis, pulse and tongue diagnosis - as well as pathology according to the principles of TTM.
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The International Academy for Traditional Tibetan Medicine (IATTM) was established in 2006 in order to ensure the integrity and authenticity of Traditional Tibetan Medicine (TTM) teachings and to keep this spirit alive and functioning effectively in the modern world.
The IATTM organises international training courses taught by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and other qualified instructors.
Courses are held in Europe, Russia and Australia, as well as the USA and Canada.
The IATTM holds special courses in collaboration with the Qinghai Traditional Tibetan Medicine Hospital and the Qinghai Medical University's Traditional Tibetan Medicine College, Xining, as well as the Henan Traditional Tibetan Medicine Hospital, in Amdo, Tibet (China). |
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Workshop
Ku Nye Level 1
Preliminary Course (42 Hrs)
with Jacqueline Yu
15th Oct to 14th Nov 2008
(Every Wed - Fri)
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Ku Nye Level 1
Final Course
(3 Days - 16 Hours)
with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
To be held in May 2009
Builds upon skills and knowledge acquired in the preliminary level, leading the student to a deeper understanding and greater proficiency in order to complete Level 1 certification
Total Fees: S$1800
* All proceeds will go toward ATTM (Singapore), a non-profit organization formed to ensure the integrity and authenticity of traditional Tibetan medicine teachings and to promote the continuity of practice of traditional Tibetan medicine (TTM) in modern society.
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Next available course:
24th Nov to 9th Dec 2008
2:00pm to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
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