In our fast-paced world, restlessness and racing minds have become all too familiar companions. Finding a sense of groundedness in the midst of it all requires deep wisdom–wisdom that has cultivated peace and wellbeing for centuries in the Himalayas.
Join us for a transformative weekend program that draws from the profound healing traditions of Tibetan Medicine to address anxiety at its roots and support the body, mind, and spirit. Tibetan medicine offers a unique holistic approach that sees anxiety not as a disorder to suppress, but as an imbalance to gently restore. This ancient system recognizes the interconnections between physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual well-being, providing tools that create lasting change rather than temporary fixes.
What You’ll Experience:
Ancient Foods for Modern Stress
Discover the therapeutic power of Tibetan culinary medicine. Learn which foods and spices naturally calm the nervous system and how to prepare nourishing meals that support mental clarity and emotional balance.
Sacred Teas & Healing Brews Explore traditional herbal formulations used for centuries to settle anxious minds. You’ll learn to prepare and use medicinal teas that support deep rest and nervous system restoration.
Breath work from the Roof of the World
Engage in time-tested breathing techniques that calm racing thoughts and bring your nervous system back into balance. These practices can be used anywhere, anytime anxiety arises.
Meditation for the Restless Mind
Not all meditation is the same. Discover specific contemplative practices designed for anxious temperaments—gentle yet powerful methods that work with, rather than against, an active mind.
Who this retreat is for:
Those seeking natural approaches to anxiety management
Anyone interested in holistic healing traditions
People looking for sustainable daily practices
Students of meditation and mindfulness
Healthcare practitioners expanding their toolkit
Program Note: Wear comfortable clothes, if you need to sit with special cushions or in a chair no problem! Please bring a notebook or clipboard and pen or pencil to take notes.
Sample Schedule
Friday
2:00 – 5:00 pm Registration
5:30 – 6:00 pm Orientation
6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 pm Program Session
Saturday
7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 – 12:30 pm Program Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 pm Free Time / Program Session
3:30 – 6:00 pm Program Session
6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:45 – 8:45 pm Evening Stretching and Relaxation Practice for Sleep
Sunday
7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 – 12:45 pm Program Session
12:45 – 1:30 pm Lunch and Departure
Teachings with Dr Nashalla Gwyn Nyinda TMD Menpa, MA Acu, LMT of the Nyinda Clinic of Tibetan Medicine & Holistic Healing in Boulder, Colorado.
Menpa Nyinda began studying Tibetan Medicine in 1999 within a Interdisciplinary Studies, BA from Naropa University (2001). She pursued advanced Tibetan Medical studies in at the request of her root lama Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, in Nepal and at the Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute Clinic in Darjeeling. Her Menpa degree (Doctor of Tibetan Medicine) was conferred by Qinghai Tibetan Medical College, Tibet (China) and the Shang Shung Institute of Tibetan Medicine (2009). She holds a Masters of Acupuncture from the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture, in the Worsley 5 Element lineage. Nashalla is an Associate Adjunct at Naropa University teaching worldwide to both Himalayan and Western audiences on Anatomy, Nutrition, Meditation, Sowa Rigpa and Buddhist end-of-life care. She is the clinical director for Nyinda Clinic of Tibetan Medicine & Holistic Healing in Boulder, Colorado, teaching clinical Sowa Rigpa interns at the clinic and is founder of The Sowa Birthing Method™. Dr Nyinda is also president of Chagpori US, founded in 1986 by Venerable Trogawa Rinpoche which serves as the United States support chapter for Chagpori Sowa Rigpa Medical College (formerly Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute), India.