About the Author

Dr Nida Chenagtsang was born in Amdo, in Eastern Tibet and trained in Traditional Tibetan Medicine at the Lhasa Tibetan Medical University. He has published many articles and books on Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine) and has extensively researched ancient Tibetan healing methods, earning high acclaim in East and West for his revival of traditional Tibetan external healing therapies. Dr Nida is co-founder and medical director of Sorig Khang International and co-founder of the International Ngak-Mang Institute established to preserve and maintain the Rebkong Ngakpa yogic culture within modern Tibetan society. He trains students in Sowa Rigpa and the Yuthok Nyingthig spiritual tradition in over 40 countries worldwide.