Become a practitioner
Sowa Rigpa & Ku Nye Massage
Certified professional training from Sorig Khang Belgium
Learn the foundations of Tibetan medicine and traditional body therapies within an authentic lineage passed down for over 1000 years.
Why train?
Tibetan medicine, or Sowa Rigpa, is a millennia-old medical tradition that considers the human being in its entirety:body, energy and consciousness.
You will learn to understand the energetic dynamics of the body, to establish a diagnosis according to Tibetan tradition, and to apply therapeutic care derived from ancient medical knowledge.
In a world where imbalances related to stress, lifestyle, and loss of meaning are increasingly present, this knowledge offers a deeply human, preventive, and individualized therapeutic approach.
Training in these methods develops therapeutic skills as well as a subtle understanding of life and health.
Traditional diagnosis
Learning Tibetan diagnostic methods:
observation
questioning
urine analysis
pulse reading
Foundations of Tibetan medicine
Study of the five elements, the three energies (Loong, Tripa, Beken), and the philosophical principles derived from the Four Medical Tantras.
Ku Nye body therapies
Progressive mastery of Tibetan Ku Nye massage and its various body techniques.
External therapies
Application of traditional therapeutic methods:
moxibustion
cupping
medicinal baths
muscle and energy work
Curriculum content
Curriculum structure
- 2 years of training
- over 300 hours of training
- Intensive practical courses
- Supervision by experienced practitioners
- Theoretical and practical assessment
- Certification at the end of the course
Your training pathway
Year 1
Foundations of Tibetan medicine
Acquisition of the theoretical and diagnostic foundations of Sowa Rigpa
Objective
Understand the fundamental principles of Tibetan medicine and develop initial diagnostic skills.
Year programme
Introduction to Tibetan medicine
Foundations of Tibetan medicine and the Four Tantras: 5 elements, 3 energies and holistic view of the human being
Embryology, anatomy, physiology and the process of death
Understanding the human body according to Tibetan tradition: organs, energy channels and vital functions
Diet and lifestyle hygiene
Preventive approach based on Tibetan dietary practices, balance of constitutions and adapting lifestyle to the seasons
Pathologies of the three Nyespa
Study of the imbalances of the three fundamental energies. Presentation of the causes, symptoms, and mechanisms of disease according to Tibetan medicine
- Basics of diagnostics
- Introduction to traditional diagnostic methods: observation, questioning, pulse reading, and urine analysis
Theoretical examination
Year 2
Therapeutic practices and external therapies
Learning body techniques and the main external therapies
Objective
To develop mastery of Tibetan body techniques and the main external therapies of the Sowa Rigpa tradition.
Year programme
Ku Nye Massage
Learning Tibetan Ku Nye massage: oil techniques, pressures, and mobilisations to harmonise the body's energies
Specific channels and points
Study of energy channels and pointstherapeutic points that allow action on the organs and the balance of the three energiesYoga Nejang
Nejang Yoga
A weekend dedicated to learning Nejang yoga, to be able to transmit it to patients accurately.
Deep muscle work
TechniquesSha Nyeand advanced integration of massage to release muscle and energy tensionsMoxibustion
Moxibustion
Therapeutic use of heat to treat energy imbalances and support vital circulation
Medicinal herbs andains médicinaux etcupping
Traditional techniques for purification and stimulation of energy circulation
Hot stones and shells
Deep therapeutic work using heat to relax muscles and harmonise nerve channels
Practical examination
Before registering, take the time to discover the complete programme
Download the complete programme (PDF)
The PDF document details the content of the training, the organisation of the curriculum, and the registration procedures.
This course is part of a progressive approach, over two years, allowing for in-depth integration of the teachings.
The fee for the complete course over the 2 years is€5210including VAT.
Payment facilities are offered to allow for a long-term commitment in a balanced manner.
Apply for the 2026-2028 cohort
We will contact you personally to discuss and validate your registration.
Places are limited to ensure the quality of the teaching.
What you will be able to practice
✔ understand the fundamental principles of Tibetan medicine
✔ establish an energy diagnosis
✔ practice Ku Nye massage
✔ apply various external therapies
✔ understand body imbalances
✔ support with a holistic approach to care