Are you looking for a career in the holistic health field?
Explore the tradition of Tibetan Kunye Massage Therapy!!
Our new 750-hour Tibetan Kunye Massage Program prepares you for a rewarding career in Massage therapy. This two semester program is currently the most advanced training in traditional Tibetan Massage offered anywhere in the US or abroad. It was designed to meet the new curriculum guidelines established by the Massachuetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy, and prepares students for professional licensure in Massachusetts and other states.
The program features foundational study in the core principles and theory of traditional Tibetan Medicine, as well as extensive training in Kunye Massage and gentle point-based therapies such as hot and cold compresses, application and formulation of heated medicinal oils, and gemstone therapy. The training provides traditional healing knowledge to observe and harmonize imbalances in the elements of the body.
Courses start in September, 2010, so APPLY NOW!!
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Shang Shung Institute - USA
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What is Kunye Therapy?
Kunye Therapy is the system of massage and gentle external therapies taught in the ancient lineage of traditional Tibetan Medicine. Kunye Massage includes techniques such as applying herbal-infused oils to the body, manual tissue manipulation, deep tissue work, identifying & acting on specific points, mobilizing the joints, and warming the body. Kunye also includes gentle external therapies such as hot and cold compresses, herbal poultices, application of heated oils, and gemstone therapy.
The therapeutic treatments of Kunye can be applied to the entire body, utilizing proper draping and positioning of the client. Kunye is performed on a raised massage table, or seated on a massage chair, depending on the comfort and condition of the client.
Kunye Therapy has been employed by Tibetan physicians and yogins for many centuries. It is one of the most ancient systems of massage in the world, and an important component of traditional Tibetan Medicine.
What Are the Benefits?
The function of Kunye Therapy is to help balance the five elements of the body, relax tensions, and revitalize the energy. For many centuries, Kunye Therapy has been applied to relieve muscular and joint pain, mobilize the joints, reduce stiffness, balance the neurological system, rejuvenate course and dry skin, alleviate the symptoms of mental and physical stress, anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia, constipation, and support the healthy function of digestion. Kunye is especially indicated for any imbalance of the wind element (rlung), including elderly clients, and those suffering from mental tensions or physical exhaustion.
About the Program
The Shang Shung Institute regularly offers public seminars in traditional Kunye Therapy around the world. Kunye is also incorporated into the curriculum of the Four-year Program in Tibetan Medicine. In response to growing interest in the benefits of Kunye Therapy and enthusiasm for our public courses, the Shang Shung Institute now offers the 750-hour Comprehensive Training and Certification Program designed to train students in the ancient healing science of Kunye, and prepare them to practice in the modern professional workplace.
The curriculum consists of 750-hours over two semesters. Upon completion of the program, graduates may apply to the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy for licensure as massage therapists in the state of Massachusetts or other states.
The program will focus on the following topics of theoretical study and practical application:
· Learn the principles & theory of Kunye Therapy, based on the traditional texts.
· Obtain a broad understanding of the basis of traditional Tibetan Medicine.
· Learn Kunye Massage techniques, including the identification and application of muscle release points and specific points of balancing the five elements of the body.
· Learn the external therapies employed in Kunye, including hot and cold compresses, herbal poultices, application of heated oils to specific points, and gemstone therapy.
· Engage in extensive hands-on practical training under instructors' guidance.
· Study the anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology of the human body.
· Study the etiology, pathology, and diagnosis of illness that pertains to the practice of Kunye Massage.
· Learn the characteristics, benefits, formulation, and application of various herbs and therapeutic oils used in Kunye practice.
· Learn the traditional code of ethics and conduct of the Tibetan Kunye therapist.
· Learn ethics and professionalism to apply in the modern workplace.
· Learn skills of business development and management of massage therapy practice.
