Kum Nye (Tibetan Yoga) Healing Practices for the Modern World

In addition to weekend workshops and classes, the Institute regularly offers a rich Sunday program that you may drop in on.  To receive the Nyingma Institute Weekly Newsletter for events and happenings at the Institute, email us at Nyingma-Institute@Nyingma.org.

"Tasting Relaxation" Workshop
Saturday, February 25, 10 AM - 4:45 PM includes a vegetarian buffet luncheon.
Instructor: Jack van der Meulen.
Cost: $80. Workshop participants may arrange to stay overnight at the Institute for an additional $40 per night.

The relaxation that comes through Kum Nye (Tibetan Yoga) practice is like a rich nectar that flows through the body and feelings. This workshop presents practices that allow us to “taste” this deep relaxation. For all levels of students. This workshop also meets the qualifications for continuing education credit for MFT’s and LCSW’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider: Nyingma Institute #2513.

Morning Meditation
Sunday, February 26, 9-9:45 AM
Instructor: Dave Abercrombie
Cost: $5

An opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and to introduce your friends or family to the benefits of Nyingma meditation. Each session includes brief meditation instruction followed by silent sitting. You are welcome to attend any Sunday session. No pre-registration or prior experience necessary. 

Kum Nye Relaxation
Sunday, February 26, 10 AM to Noon
Instructor: Dave Abercrombie
Cost: $15

Discover the gentle movement exercises of Kum Nye: effective techniques for relaxation, healing, relieving tension, and revitalizing body and mind. Both experienced and beginning students are welcome to attend this drop-in class.

Tibetan Chanting
Sunday, February 26, 5-6 PM
Free.

The practice of mantra enables us to restore a natural balance and harmony in our lives. When we chant a mantra, we are free to transcend habitual reflexes.The sound of mantra can still the mind and senses, relax the body, and connect us with natural healing energy. — Tarthang Tulku in Hidden Mind of Freedom. We invite the public to join us for an hour of Tibetan chanting and meditation. We will be chanting the Vajra Guru Mantra.

Dharma Talk
Sunday, February 26, 6-7PM
Free.

Hugh Joswick on "Calming Meditations."

"Through meditation we can go beyond meanings and categories into direct experience of the inner levels of mind. We can experience the mind as alive, sensitive and brilliant... like radiant sunlight." – Tarthang Tulku, Gesture of Balance

Effective ways to stay calm and clear are found within Buddhist teachings. Nyingma Institute meditation instructor Hugh Joswick will lead participants through meditation practices that encourage serenity and inner peace. Techniques will include mindfulness meditations.