PSYB 346 - Tibetan Medicine

Institution:

Naropa University

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Description:

Current Tibetan medicine is a unique blend of Ayurvedic, Chinese, Persian and Bon medical systems. This course presents an overview of Tibetan medicine and explores how it relates personal experience to the healing path so an individual can more easily understand and take charge of the healing process. Topics include three-humour theory, the mind-body relationship, the healing process, disease classification, how disease relates to diet and lifestyle, pulse and urine diagnosis, the role of mind training, spiritual practice and the use of herbs. Upper-division BA students only. Others by permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.naropa.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 444-0202

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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