Tibetan Medicine and Anxiety: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing

May 29 - 31, 2026

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Arrival: May 29th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: May 31st, 12:30 PM

Tuition:
$200 + 2 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tuition:
$200 + 2 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

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 to Expect

  • 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.

Why Did Past Participants Love this
Retreat?

“Nashalla Gwyn is one of the few westerners who can truly bear the title of a Tibetan Medicine Doctor. As a fellow practitioner of Oriental Medicine, I have referred some of my most difficult cases to her and saw remarkable improvement in their condition. Her passion for Tibetan Medicine, along with other healing modalities, and her ability to relate to her patients, gives her the depth of knowledge needed to deal with today’s health challenges” — RAPHAEL KHALEF — Ayurvedic Practitioner and Vedic Astrologer at Buddhi Ayurveda — FRANCE

“Nashalla is such a wonderful practitioner, calm and steady, so inclusive and with such incredible herbal knowledge. She has helped me so much with my long Covid, chronic cough and fatigue and pain. I highly recommend her! Tibetan medicine is profound!” VENTURE MERTZ – BOULDER

“Nashalla’s a real healer. She knows her stuff incredibly well and will take care of you in the deepest way. Even things you may not think are tied together. She’ll know.” – JEREMY PLAZAS – BOULDER

“Nashalla is awesome at what she does because she has more than only book knowledge. She is a true Healer through being connected to a deeper wisdom.” – SARAH JUNGEN – CANADA

Program Schedule

Day 1

Friday, May 29th 
Registration takes place from 2 pm to 5 pm. We will have dinner together followed by an evening introductory program session.

Day 2

Saturday, May 30th 
We’ll start the morning with a delicious breakfast, following by followed by a day of learning, practice, rest, and time on the land. We’ll conclude the day with an evening meditation and relaxation practice for sleep.

Day 3

Sunday, May 31st

We will have a final program session in the morning on Sunday. The program will close with lunch at 12:30.

Retreat Faculty

Nashalla Nyinda

Dr Nashalla Gwyn Nyinda TMD Menpa, MA Acu, LMT 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 [...]

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Off Land
Participants who wish to commute from home or arrange their own accommodations off-campus (for example, a bed and breakfast, camping nearby)  pay tuition, plus $54/night for meals (3 meals per day) and use of our facilities.

Car Camping
We have 5 primitive parking spots in the Rigden parking lot, for simply parking and sleeping. This includes food and access our bathhouses in Rigden Lodge
Note: We don’t have any water or electric hook ups for RV’s.

Single and Double Tents

Located in campgrounds throughout the property, these 12′ x 14′ tents have two twin beds, two bookcases and a hanging clothes rack.* Each campground offers a shared bathhouse. Summer platform tents are available from late May through early September. A tent can be rented as a single (without a roommate) or a double (with a roommate).

Some of our campgrounds were impacted by a recent wildfire and the affects may still be visible this summer, however, they are safe to use.

Bedding is not provided. Please bring your own twin sheets, blanket or sleeping bag, a pillow and towels.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

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