School of Tibetan Medicine & Healing Traditions
Study Sowa Rigpa
in Estonia or online
Learn the principles and practices of Sowa Rigpa through extended training programs, retreats, and international courses led by experienced Tibetan doctors and teachers.
Our programs are designed for both beginners and practitioners seeking a comprehensive, holistic approach to health and well-being.
Upcoming
Events
Estonia | 3-Day Intensive | Hybrid Format
08.06.26-10.06.26
We are honored to host a rare 3-day teaching with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, an experienced Vajrayāna practitioner and lineage holder of the Yuthok Nyingthig tradition, for a three-day teaching on Illusory Body Yoga (Gyulu) — one of the most profound practices within the Six Yogas of Naropa.
Illusory Body Yoga is a profound contemplative practice from the Vajrayāna Buddhist path. It invites us to examine how we experience body, identity, and reality, and to discover a more open, fluid, and less grasping way of being. Rather than philosophy alone, this is a practical path of insight intended to deepen awareness, compassion, and freedom.
This advanced Vajrayana teaching explores the experiential realization that all phenomena — including one’s own body — arise as luminous appearance and emptiness. Illusory Body Yoga refines the practitioner’s direct insight into the dream-like nature of reality, serving as a crucial bridge between generation stage and completion stage realization.
This teaching is for those with a sincere interest in authentic spiritual practice and a respect for the transformative methods of the Vajrayāna tradition. Participants do not need to be scholars, but they should come with openness, maturity, and a grounded attitude toward practice.
Who this program is for
This teaching may be especially meaningful for people who:
have a genuine interest in contemplative or Buddhist practice
value authentic lineage-based instruction
are able to engage spiritual teachings with sincerity and respect
This teaching offers a structured transmission of theory and practice according to the living lineage, with clear guidance on:
The philosophical foundations of Illusory Body in Vajrayana
Its place within the Six Yogas of Naropa
Practical instructions for integrating the view into daily experience
Methods to deepen recognition of appearance-emptiness inseparability
Prerequisites
Participants are generally expected to have:
Completed or have the intention, or preparing to be actively engaged in Ngöndro (Preliminary Practices) at one's own pace.
Completed or have the intention, or preparing to be actively engaged inCreation Stage (Kyerim) practices, such as guru yoga and medicine Dakini practices.
If these are not fully completed, if you feel natural respect and connection to the lineage of Medicine Buddha and Yuthok. Plus, you have some level of familiarity with foundational Buddhist practices. This teaching will be beneficial to you.
If unsure about eligibility, please contact the organizers prior to registration.
Format & Participation
Duration: 3 full teaching days
Location: Väluste kool, Viljandi vald, Viljandi maakond, 69704, Estonia
Format: Hybrid (in-person + online livestream)
Online participants will receive access details upon confirmation.
On-site participation
For those who wishes to join us on-site, there’s a few options for simple accommodation on site.
Accomodation with bed: 20€/day
Accommodation with mattress: 10€/day
Camping at our lot: 7€/day
There is also accommodations to rent in Viljandi (25km) and Valma (10km) away from Väluste. We can organise transportation for an additional fee.
3 meals per day is being served for a cost of 30€ per day.
Pay for accommodation and food on-site.
About Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang is a Tibetan physician and lineage holder of the Sowa Rigpa tradition. Trained in Tibet, he has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing Traditional Tibetan Medicine and its external healing therapies worldwide.
He is the founder of the Sorig Institute and is known for his clear, practical, and inspiring teaching style.
Learn more at: www.drnida.com
Estonia | 2-Day Intensive | Hybrid Format
11.06.26-12.06.26
Join us for a 2-day immersive workshop in Yukchö (stick therapy), a rare healing practice revealed as a terma by Zurkar Nyamnyi Dorje and preserved within the Sowa Rigpa tradition.
Yukchö uses specially crafted flexible sticks to rhythmically tap therapeutic points (gsang) along the body. The gentle vibration helps gather and release stagnation, regulate the three nyepa (especially rlung/wind), and restore balance to the nervous system.
This therapy is particularly effective for treating:
Stress and rlung-related disorders
Depression and emotional imbalance
Muscular and nervous tension
Local pain and stagnation
Yukchö works with two main categories of points:
Afflicted (“sickness”) points — areas of pressure, soreness, or subtle stagnation revealed by the disorder
Natural anatomical points — key energy openings located on the head, spine, chest, abdomen, and limbs
In this workshop, you will be introduced to the foundations of Yukchö stick therapy, including its underlying principles and traditional context within Sowa Rigpa. Participants will gain an understanding of key therapeutic points and how this method supports balance, circulation, and nervous system regulation.
Format & Participation
Duration: 2 full teaching days
Location: Väluste kool, Viljandi vald, Viljandi maakond, 69704, Estonia
Format: Hybrid (in-person + online livestream)
Online participants will receive access details upon confirmation.
On-site participation
For those who wishes to join us on-site, there’s a few options for simple accommodation on site.
Accomodation with bed: 20€/day
Accommodation with mattress: 10€/day
Camping at our lot: 7€/day
There is also accommodations to rent in Viljandi (25km) and Valma (10km) away from Väluste. We can organise transportation for an additional fee.
3 meals per day is being served for a cost of 30€ per day.
Pay for accommodation and food on-site.
About Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang is a Tibetan physician and lineage holder of the Sowa Rigpa tradition. Trained in Tibet, he has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing Traditional Tibetan Medicine and its external healing therapies worldwide.
He is the founder of the Sorig Institute and is known for his clear, practical, and inspiring teaching style.
Learn more at: www.drnida.com
Estonia | 2-Day Intensive | In-person only
13.06.26-14.06.26
Join us for a 2-day intensive training with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang on Tibetan moxibustion (me btsa), one of the most important external therapies of Sowa Rigpa.
Tibetan moxibustion is an ancient fire healing therapy that applies heat from Artemisia (mugwort) to specific therapeutic points known as sang (secret points). These points regulate the body’s energy channels (tsa) and support the balance of rlung (wind), blood, and bodily fluids.
Moxa therapy is traditionally used to:
Warm and strengthen metabolism
Disperse stagnation and cold
Support circulation and vital energy
Address stress-related disorders, joint pain, digestive weakness, and neurological conditions
This workshop is suitable for students and practitioners of Tibetan medicine, bodyworkers, and therapists interested in traditional heat therapies.
Format & Participation
Duration: 2 full teaching days
Location: Väluste kool, Viljandi vald, Viljandi maakond, 69704, Estonia
Format: In person only
On-site participation
For those who wishes to join us on-site, there’s a few options for simple accommodation on site.
Accomodation with bed: 20€/day
Accommodation with mattress: 10€/day
Camping at our lot: 7€/day
There is also accommodations to rent in Viljandi (25km) and Valma (10km) away from Väluste. We can organise transportation for an additional fee.
3 meals per day is being served for a cost of 30€ per day.
Pay for accommodation and food on-site.
About Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang is a Tibetan physician and lineage holder of the Sowa Rigpa tradition. Trained in Tibet, he has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing Traditional Tibetan Medicine and its external healing therapies worldwide.
He is the founder of the Sorig Institute and is known for his clear, practical, and inspiring teaching style.
Learn more at: www.drnida.com
Why Study With Us
Authentic Lineage
We provide authentic Sowa Rigpa training rooted in centuries of medical and spiritual tradition, delivered by world-renowned faculty.
A Close-Knit Community
Join a diverse community of students and professionals, from our cozy schoolhouse in Väluste to our vibrant international network.
The First in the Region
We are the first school of its kind in Northern Europe. Our mission is to serve as a unique bridge between Eastern tradition and Western life.
A Path for Every Journey
From weekend retreats to comprehensive online courses, we offer flexible learning for every lifestyle.