Sowa Rigpa External Therapies 1:
A Practical Intensive for SRI Students
March 17 - 22, 2026
In this practical hands-on workshop, Tibetan medicine students will learn how to safely practice a selection of gentle Sowa Rigpa external therapies including hormé, warm compresses, and lunar la བླ་ therapy. The workshop will include basic Sowa Rigpa point study with an emphasis on loong pacifying points and self-massage.
This is a unique opportunity to study and practice external therapies in the retreat-like healing environment of Pure Land Farms with senior faculty.
Pre-requisite: Sowa Rigpa Institute’s Foundations of Sowa Rigpa course or equivalent
External Therapies 1 is a required module for all students enrolled in Sowa Rigpa Institute’s Practitioner program. It may be completed in California, Italy or Nepal.
This event is organized the Sowa Rigpa Institute. Please direct all inquiries to info@sowarigpainstitute.org
REGISTRATION DETAILS
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TUESDAY MARCH 17
3 - 6pm: Arrival and Check In
6:30pm: Welcome Dinner and OrientationWEDNESDAY MARCH 18th - SATURDAY MARCH 21st
8am Breakfast
9am - 12pm: Practical Teaching Session One
12pm - 3pm: Lunch Break
3 - 6pm: Practical Teaching Session Two
6:30pm: Dinner
8pm: MeditationSUNDAY MARCH 22
8am Breakfast
9am - 12pm Concluding Teaching Session
12:30pm: Lunch and Check Out -
Non-residential: $600 (includes tuition plus three meals daily)
Residential: $850 - $1350 according to selection
+ 10% early bird pricing until February 16
SRI will issue two full scholarships for students enrolled in years 2 - 4 of the Practitioner program for this retreat. Please write to info@sowarigpainstitute.org to inquire and apply.