YEAR 1 – FOUNDATION COURSE 2026
THEORETICAL MODULES
| Total theoretical hours 1st Year | 70 | |||
| Course Code | Module | Duration (hr) | Mode of Study | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRF 1.1 | Introduction to Sowa Rigpa & ElementsIntroduction to Sowa Rigpa Tibetan terminology Tantric system Overview of the Three Root Five elements and tendrel Three nyepas |
15 | Online via recordings | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRF 1.2 | Root TantraBasic principles of health and disease Principles of diagnosis including basic pulse reading, tongue and urine analysis and symptoms of disease Basic treatment with food and lifestyle Principles of herbal remedies Overview of external therapies for Loong, Tripa and Beken |
15 | Online via recordings | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRF 1.3 | Principles of LifestyleRoutine lifestyle Seasonal lifestyle Incidental behaviour |
10 | Online via recordings | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRF 1.4 | Principles of DietDietetics Dietary Hazard Prevention Food Intake |
10 | Online via recordings | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRF 1.5 | Introduction to External Therapies & Loongdug Smoke TherapyOverview of external therapies Astrological indications Fumigation and aroma materials and application |
2 | Online Live | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRF 1.6 | Horme Mongolian MoxaPreparation and production Application and techniques with Horme |
2 | Online Live | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRF 1.7 | Nejang Tibetan Healing YogaNine Purification Breathing Bumpachen 24 Movements |
6 | Online Live | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRF 1.8 | La Massage for Self-healingAstrological path of la La massage |
4 | Online Live | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRF 1.9 | Medicine Buddha Self-healing Practice | 4 | Online Live | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRF 1.10 | Conclusion & Tanadug Garden Healing Meditation | 2 | Onlive Live | Jacqueline Yu |
PRACTICAL MODULES
| Total practicall hours 1st Year | 30 | |||
| Course Code | Module | Duration (hr) | Mode of Study | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRET 1.1 | Basic Ku Nye MassageIntroduction to Ku Nye Massage General preparation of therapist and patient Preparation, uses and applications of specialized oils Facilitated joint movements Application of heat or cold Massage techniques Treatment of muscles of trunk, arms and legs, treatment of head Methods of oil removal Resting positions |
24 | In-person only | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRET 1.2 | Mebum CuppingIntroduction to cupping Cup types and horns Dry and wet cupping Treatment according to specific indications |
6 | In-person only | Jacqueline Yu |
The 4-year Sowa Rigpa Practitioner academic track requires students to complete both SRET 1.1 (Basic Ku Nye Massage) and SRET 1.2 (Mebum Cupping). For non-professional students, these two modules are optional. Upon successful completion of the Year 1 Foundation, students are eligible to join the 4-year academic program and advance to Year 2.
YEAR 2 – SOWA RIGPA PRACTITIONER COURSE
THEORETICAL MODULES
| Total theoretical hours 2nd Year | 117 | |||
| Course Code | Module | Duration (hr) | Mode of Study | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRP 2.1 | Body FormationEmbryology according to medical and energy systems Anatomy of the body including tissues and energy structures Physiology and typology Physical and energetic death processes |
22 | Online via recordings | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRP 2.2 | Base of PathologyCauses and conditions of disorders Pathological mechanism Symptomatic characteristics Different pathological classification systems in Tibetan Medicine |
10 | Online via recordings | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRP 2.3 | Basic DiagnosticsPrinciples of diagnosis Triage Inspection of the body and related aspects Inspection of sense organs |
9 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tendhar Guge |
| SRP 2.4 | Base of Urine AnalysisPreliminaries Urine characteristics Urine analysis Types of urine |
9 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tendhar Guge |
| SRP 2.5 | Base of Pulse ReadingPreliminaries Pulse characteristics Pulse reading Types of pulse |
12 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tendhar Guge |
| SRP 2.6 | Base of TreatmentPrinciples of treatment Treatment in particular cases Treatment methods Treating the nyepas |
12 | Online via recordings | Jacqueline Yu & Dr. Nida Chenagtsang |
| SRP 2.7 | Materia MedicaTaste and post-digestive taste The efficacy of medicinal substances The group and method of compounding medicine |
10 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tenzing Jinpa Bhutia |
| SRP 2.8 | PharmacologyPharmaceutical aspects Principles of application Pacifying and Purgative medication Formulation |
21 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tenzing Jinpa Bhutia |
| SRP 2.9 | Chulen RejuvenationIntroduces medicinal substances prepared and taken over a longer period of time as well as diet and lifestyle recommendations for maintaining good health and prolong one’s life |
6 | In-person or online | Dr. NIda Chenagtsang |
| SRP 2.10 | PhysicianThis module presents qualities and characteristics expected in a physician for Sowa Rigpa. They include moral ethics as well as recommendations regarding cognitive improvements and spiritual views and as such give insight into Tibetan culture and philosophy, but, if chosen to, can be applied beyond the doctor’s profession in today’s time |
6 | In-person or online | Dr. Nida Chenagtsang |
PRACTICAL MODULES
| Total practical hours 2nd Year | 48 | |||
| Course Code | Module | Duration (hr) | Mode of Study | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRET 2.1 | Channels & PointsOverview of the point and channel system in Sowa Rigpa Ku Nye massage techniques applied on basic moxa points Treatment of the six external channels Treatment of the thirteen internal channels |
12 | In-person only | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRET 2.2 | Advanced Ku Nye MassageMassage techniques with shells on muscles and channels Massage techniques with stones on muscles and channels Systematics and application of advanced Ku Nye Massage |
18 | In-person only | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRET 2.3 | Metsa Tibetan Moxibustion
Introduction to moxibustion and its point systemMoxa incenses, cigars and cones Moxa application and techniques of back, arms and legs Moxa application and techniques of frontal trunk and face Application and techniques with Horme |
18 | In-person only | Jacqueline Yu |
YEAR 3 – SOWA RIGPA PRACTITIONER COURSE
THEORETICAL MODULES
| Total theoretical hours 3rd Year | 120 | |||
| Course Code | Module | Duration (hr) | Mode of Study | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRP 3.1 | Disorders of the Three NyepaGeneral causes and conditions Specific causes and conditions of Loong disorders Signs and symptoms of Loong disorders Treatment of Loong disorders Specific causes and conditions of Tripa disorders Signs and symptoms of Tripa disorders Treatment of Tripa disorders Specific causes and conditions of Beken disorders Signs and symptoms of Baeken disorders Treatment of Beken disorders Specific causes and conditions of mixed Beken disorders Signs and symptoms of mixed Baeken disorders Treatment of mixed Beken disorders |
30 | Online via recordings | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRP 3.2 | Cold-Natured DisorderEtiology, diagnostics and treatment of: Indigestion Tumors Localized water retention Developed water retention Generalized water retention Weight loss |
30 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tenzin Thaye |
| SRP 3.3 | Hot-Natured DisorderEtiology, diagnostics and treatment of general Tshawa Specific causes and conditions of specific Tshawa disorders Signs and symptoms of specific Tshawa disorders Treatment of specific Tshawa disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of related hot natured disorders |
30 | Online via recordings | Dr. Nida Chenagtsang |
| SRP 3.4 | Disorders of Sense OrgansEtiology, diagnostics and treatment of head disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of the five sense organs’ disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of thyroid disorders |
9 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tenzin Thaye |
| SRP 3.5 | Disorders of Solid & Hollow OrgansEtiology, diagnostics and treatment of cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, splenic and nephrological disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of urogenital disorders |
21 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tenzin Thaye |
PRACTICAL MODULES
| Total practical hours 3rd Year | 38 | |||
| Course Code | Module | Duration (hr) | Mode of Study | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRET 3.6 | Lum Bath TherapyIntroduction to soaking therapy Compress therapy with stones, salt, herbs, gemstones etc. Water therapies including bath therapy with different types of water, herbs etc Treatment with steaming and sweating |
12 | In-person only | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRET 3.7 | Yukcho Stick TherapyIntroduction to stick therapy Stick types Treatment of trunk, arms and legs |
12 | In-person only | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRET 3.8 | Golden Needle Therapy | 2 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tenzin Thaye |
| SRET 3.9 | Diagnosis Practice
Patient presentations for individual assessment of diagnostic skills (body inspection, urine analysis, pulse reading) |
6 | Online or in-person | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRET 3.10 | Treatment Practice
Patient presentations for individual assessment of treatment suggestions (diet, lifestyle, medication) based on diagnostic identification of specific pathologies |
6 | Online or in-person | Jacqueline Yu |
YEAR 4 – SOWA RIGPA PRACTITIONER COURSE
THEORETICAL MODULES
| Total theoretical hours 4th Year | 102 | |||
| Course Code | Module | Duration (hr) | Mode of Study | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRP 4.1 | Miscellaneous DisordersEtiology, diagnostics and treatment of: Voice disorders Loss of appetite Thirst Hiccough Breathing disorders Acute abdominal pain Srin disorders Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Urination block Polyuria Hot natured diarrhea Gout Rheumatic disorders Chuser disorders Neurological disorders Skin disorders Minor disorders |
30 | Online via recordings | Dr. Nyima Tsering |
| SRP 4.2 | Children’s DisordersDelivery process Specific causes and conditions of pediatric disorders Signs and symptoms of pediatric disorders Treatment of pediatric disorders Specific causes and conditions of psychiatric childhood and adolescence disorders Signs and symptoms of psychiatric childhood and adolescence disorders Treatment of psychiatric childhood and adolescence disorders |
12 | Online via recordings | Dr. Lhakpa Dolma |
| SRP 4.3 | Women’s DisordersEtiology, diagnostics and treatment of general gynaecological disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of menstrual disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of energy stagnation Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of gynaecological tumors Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of pregnancy disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of post-delivery disorders |
15 | Online via recordings | Dr. Lhakpa Dolma |
| SRP 4.4 | Neoplastic DisordersEtiology, diagnostics and treatment of general neoplastic disorders Specific causes and conditions of specific neoplastic disorders Signs and symptoms of specific neoplastic disorders Treatment of specific neoplastic disorders |
15 | Online via recordings | Dr. Nida Chenagtsang |
| SRP 4.5 | PsychiatryEtiology, diagnostics and treatment of mental retardation, behavior and personality disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of psychotic disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of dementia Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of epilepsy and organic psychological disorders Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of neurotic and psychosomatic disorders |
18 | Online via recordings | Dr. Nyima Tsering |
| SRP 4.6 | Geriatrics & Infertility
Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of geriatric disordersAphrodisiacs Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of infertility |
12 | In-person or online | Dr. Nida Chenagtsang |
PRACTICAL MODULES
| Total practical hours 4th year | 54 | |||
| Course Code | Module | Duration (hr) | Mode of Study | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRET 4.1 | VenesectionIntroduction to blood-letting and its point system Blood-letting techniques Blood-letting of arms and legs |
12 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tendhar Guge |
| SRET 4.2 | Purgative Therapies / Ley NgaOverview of purgative gastrointestinal therapies Enemas Colon cleansing |
12 | Online via recordings | Dr. Tenjing Jinpa Bhutia |
| SRET 4.3 | Clinical DiagnosisPatient presentations for individual assessment of diagnostic skills (body inspection, urine analysis, pulse reading) |
12 | In-person only | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRET 4.4 | Clinical TreatmentPatient presentations for individual assessment of treatment suggestions (diet, lifestyle, medication) based on diagnostic identification of specific pathologies |
12 | In-person only | Jacqueline Yu |
| SRET 4.5 | ConclusionRepetition of the complete educational content Exam preparation |
6 | Online or in-person | Jacqueline Yu |
OPTIONAL MODULES
| Course Code | Module | Duration (hr) | Mode of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| YN 01 | Path to Rainbow BodyThis module introduces the Yuthok Nyingthig as part of a spiritual system composed with the intention of leading practitioners to experience the union of medicine and spiritual practice. The educational presentation is aimed at students interested in the Vajrayana as well as any spiritual practitioners by presenting the Yuthok Nyingthig teachings through basic Buddhist science and systematic philosophy. Structure and contents of the Yuthok Nyingthig root text General explanations on Vajrayana practices of ngondro, kyerim, dzogrim, karmamudra, mahamudra, and Dzogchen General explanations on Vajrayana schools, transmission, samaya and more |
12 | In-person or online |
| SRP 5.1 | Tibetan Herbal Formulas | 12 | In-person or online |
| SRP 5.2 | Creating Practical Herbal Medicines | 12 | In-person or online |
| SRP 5.3 | General & Limb InjuriesEtiology, diagnostics and treatment of: General injuries Limbs’ injuries |
30 | In-person or online |
| SRP 5.4 | Head, Neck & Trunk Injuries
Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of:Head injuries Neck injuries Trunk injuries |
30 | In-person or online |
| SRP 5.5 | Toxicology
Etiology, diagnostics and treatment of:Formulated poison Transforming poison Potential poison |
30 | In-person or online |
| SRET 5.1 | Basic Acupuncture
Introduction to acupuncture and its point systemAcupuncture techniques Acupuncture of arms and legs |
12 | In-person or online |
| SRET 5.2 | Chakra Massage
Introduction to the Vajrayana chakra systemChakra massage |
6 | In-person or online |
Advanced Opportunities and Program Completion
Students pursuing advanced studies are required to participate in herbal study tours, which take place in Nepal, Tibet, or Bhutan. In addition, completion of a clinical internship is mandatory for advanced students.
Students interested in gaining hands-on experience may join free medical camps in Nepal, where they can apply their practical skills.
Upon successful completion of the 4-year Sowa Rigpa Practitioner program, along with the required thesis and final presentation, students are awarded the Sorig Khang International Diploma in Sowa Rigpa & External Therapies.
COURSE FEE
S$2000 per year without membership or $200 per month over 10 months (excluding in-person practicals)
| TOTAL | S$8000 | S$3650 | S$11,650 |
| Course | Online Theoretical Component Non-Member |
In-person Practical Component Non-Member |
Total per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRF 1 | S$2000 | S$750 | S$2750 |
| SRP 2 | S$2000 | S$1200 | S$3200 |
| SRP 3 | S$2000 | S$950 | S$2950 |
| SRP 4 | S$2000 | S$750 | S$2750 |
S$1800 per year with membership or $180 per month over 10 months (excluding in-person practicals)
| TOTAL | S$7200 | S$2920 | S$10,120 |
| Course | Online Theoretical Component Member 10% off |
In-person Practical Component Member enrolled in SRF/SRP 20% off |
Total per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRF 1 | S$1800 | S$600 | S$2400 |
| SRP 2 | S$1800 | S$960 | S$2760 |
| SRP 3 | S$1800 | S$760 | S$2560 |
| SRP 4 | S$1800 | S$600 | S$2400 |
*Enrollment in Sorig Khang Singapore academic courses requires valid SKSG membership (Membership fee S$30 per year) which entitles students to 10% on all our courses and 20% discount on in-person practical trainings once they are enrolled in our Sowa Rigpa Foundation or Sowa Rigpa Practitioner Course
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