This class begins the study of the Explanatory Tantra, which covers all aspects of medical theory and practice. The Tibetan medical educational structure resembles modern science in that it introduces the medical science with an identical anatomy and physiology, to expand the topic with explanations about energy and mind connections to the body.

  • Embryology according to medical and energy systems
  • Anatomy of the body including tissues and energy structures
  • Physiology and typology according to the three nyes pa
  • Physical and energetic death processes

This course will be conducted in English.

  • Venue

    ZOOM online

  • Date

    From 8 Jan to 4 Mar 2024, every Monday & Wednesday (No class on 5, 12, 19 Feb 2024)

  • Time

    8–10 PM Singapore | 1–3 PM CET

Prerequisite

All students must complete TibMET 1 & 2/ TTM 1 - Elements & Root Tantra or its equivalent to attend this course.

Certificate of Completion

Graduates who complete TibMET levels 1 through 7 are certified with a Sorig Khang International Diploma of Advanced Studies in Tibetan Medicine & External Therapies (DAS in TibMET).

Graduates who complete TTM levels 1 through 5 are certified with a Sorig Khang International Diploma of Advanced Studies in Traditional Tibetan Medicine (DAS in TTM).

For full curriculum, please refer to our website. 

A Certificate of Attendance in Body Formation will be granted by Sorig Khang Singapore upon completion of all lessons, and completion and passing grade of all quizzes and homework assignments in this course. Student must complete the content within six months of the start of the course.

Student Membership

For enrollment in our academic courses organized by Sorig Khang Singapore, all students are required to have a valid student membership.

Fee

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • A message from Sorig Khang Singapore!

    • New Student Walkthrough

    • Zoom Meeting Link

    • Study Texts
  • 2

    Lecture 1: Jan 8, 2024

    • Preliminary Prayers

    • Lecture 1: Revision of Root Tantra & Introduction to Explanatory Tantra

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 1_Introduction

    • Test your learning #1
  • 3

    Lecture 2: Jan 10, 2024

    • Lecture 2: Embryology according to the Tibetan medical system - Causes of Conception

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 2_Embryology

    • Test your learning #2
  • 4

    Lecture 3: Jan 15, 2024

    • Lecture 3: Embryology - Prenatal Development & Signs of Delivery

    • Test your learning #3
  • 5

    Lecture 4: Jan 17, 2024

    • Lecture 4: Metaphors for the Body and the critical points

    • Mentsee Khang Translations_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 3_Metaphors

    • Test your learning #4
  • 6

    Lecture 5: Jan 22, 2024

    • Lecture 5: Physical Anatomy - Quantity of Body Parts and Channels Anatomy

    • Mentsee Khang Translations_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 4_Anatomy

    • Test your learning #5
  • 7

    Lecture 6: Jan 24, 2024

    • Lecture 6: Channels Anatomy Part 2, Critical Anatomy and Circulatory System

    • Test your learning #6
  • 8

    Lecture 7: Jan 29, 2024

    • Lecture 7: Physiology Part 1

    • Mentsee Khang Translations_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 5_Characteristics

    • Test your learning #7
  • 9

    Lecture 8: Jan 31, 2024

    • Lecture 8: Physiology Part 2 & Typology According to the Three Nyepas

    • Mentsee Khang Translations_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 6_ Functions and Classifications

    • Typology Questionaire

    • Test your learning #8
  • 10

    Lecture 9: Feb 26, 2024

    • Lecture 9: Destruction of Body - Signs of death and physical death process

    • Mentsee Khang Translations_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 7_Omens of Death

    • Test your learning #9
  • 11

    Lecture 10: Feb 28, 2024

    • Lecture 10: Energetic death process

    • Test your learning #10
  • 12

    Lecture 11: Mar 4, 2024

    • Lecture 11: Introduction to the Subtle Body

  • 13

    Next steps

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

    • Homework Submission

    • Final Quiz

Instructor

President & Resident Teacher

Jacqueline Yu

JACQUELINE YU is the co-founder of Basic Essence holistic wellness centre in Singapore since 1999 and is the Founding Member/President of Sorig Khang Singapore, founded in 2008 to preserve and promote the ancient healing arts of traditional Tibetan medicine. In 2000, she met her root dharma teacher, the late Ngakpa H.E. Ralo Rinpoche, a highly realized master and his son, H.E. Khyungtrul Rinpoche, beginning her path in Vajrayana. And after meeting and learning from Dr. Nida Chenagtsang since 2008, her root teacher in Tibetan medicine and Yuthok Nyingthig tradition, the spiritual practice of Tibetan medicine and completed her internship in Qinghai Tibetan Hospital, Xining and Malho Tibetan Medicine Hospital in 2011. Jacqueline is now Sorig Khang International (SKÝ)’s international teacher with specialization in Ku Nye, traditional Tibetan massage & other TTM external therapies. As a therapist for the past 24 years, Jacqueline has her own private practice providing treatments on a daily basis and as a trainer, she has trained many students and therapists in healing and massage for top spas in the Asia region. A practitioner of Yuthok Nyingthig, Jacqueline is also a guide for Medicine Buddha Healing, Mantra Healing, Nejang and Yuthok Nyingthig retreats. Jacqueline leads groups on yoga & spiritual retreats around Asia. Since 2015, Jacqueline is also the coordinator for Sorig Aid, organizing free medical camps in Nepal and around the world, putting her compassion into action. In 2017, she received the Yuthok Sowa Rigpa Award for her great contribution towards Sorig Aid project in Nepal during the 5th International Congress on Sowa Rigpa held in Kathmandu.