I’m excited to share our progress with the Tibetan Healing Initiative. Our research, courses, outreach, and integrative care are going well! Your support is essential to grow this cutting-edge work!

Some highlights include:

• Research – We published Tibetan medicine and integrative health: Validity testing and refinement of the constitutional self-assessment tool and lifestyle guidelines tool! Thanks to those who participate in all of our research studies.

• Education – In addition to our three graduate courses, students traveled to the Tibetan Medical Institute of H.H. the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, for the 7th time! The 2012 class consisted of 20 people including physicians, nurses, and students.

• Outreach – We’ve held three inspiring, well-attended events since THI’s launch! Following the 2011 “Second International Tibetan Medicine Conference: Healing Mind & Body” during a visit by H.H. the Dalai Lama, we welcomed Swami Veda Bharati to give a presentation about the deeper dimension of Yoga and Dr. Alejandro Chaoul to teach a weekend workshop about Tibetan Yoga.

• Integrative care – Tibetan Medicine Practitioner Tenzin Namdul conducted Tibetan Medicine consultations for our students and collaborated with physicians who take our courses.

In 2013, we plan to complete two more research studies, develop undergraduate Yoga courses and a Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy, create online and in-print educational materials, host community events, and promote integrative care. With your help, we will achieve these goals.

Your gift to THI will help us to grow this life-transforming work! Thank you for your generosity in this Season of Giving. We gratefully wish you happy, healthy holidays and the year ahead.