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Practitioner Courses and Training Information from the Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust
The Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust (CTET) offers accredited training courses for aspiring practitioners of Craniosacral Therapy. Established by Michael Kern and Franklyn Sills in 1989, CTET provides in-depth and clear courses, and has developed a growing...
Temples of the Indian South
The temples of South India have a highly distinctive architecture unique from those found in the rest of the country. The soaring gopurams of South India tower over communities and landscape, sometimes covering entire city quadrants. The impressive architecture has...
Drukpa Trust: Funding the Druk Padma Karpo School
The Druk Padma Karpo School (formerly Druk White Lotus School) is funded by Drukpa Trust and constructed in the village of Shey in the ancient kingdom of Ladakh. The school was established with the aim of providing local children with a comprehensive education that...
Trekking the Himalayas
The Himalayas are a mountain-lovers paradise. Stretching for approximately 2,500 kilometres, this impressive mountain range not only offers challenging climbing and walking experiences but also a wealth of spirituality, culture and wildlife. Michael...
Fascia: The Living Matrix
Fascia has recently begun to gain greater understanding in the wellness world, with increasing numbers of people exploring how maintaining healthy fascia can provide the key to a healthy body. A definition of the fascia can be found in the PDF attachment to this post....
Things to Explore in Bhutan
Bhutan is located in the Eastern Himalayas in the southern region of Asia. It is a landlocked country, with Thimphu as its largest city and capital. Bhutan also has a financial centre in Phuntsholing. Bhutan has never in its history been colonised and therefore has a...
The Award-Winning Druk Padma Karpo School
The Druk Padma Karpo School (formerly Druk White Lotus School) in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, India, began construction in 1998. Since that time this school has won multiple awards in areas such as education, architecture, sustainability and design. Druk Padma...
Travel: Visit Eastern Tibet
Eastern Tibet, or Kham to many of the locals, may not be a destination that pops up on most people’s travel wish list. Tibet in general can prove tricky to visit, with the Chinese government placing strict controls over tourism and most visitors needing to apply for a...
Exploring India: A Guide for First-Time Travellers
India has a lot to offer travellers and holiday-makers: fascinating culture, cities steeped in history, scenic landscapes and stunning beaches, religious monuments, secluded villages and much more. The Indian culture changes from region to region, ensuring that no...
Education and Culture at the Druk Padma Karpo School
The Druk Padma Karpo School is an educational establishment in Ladakh, India, providing quality education for boys and girls. The first intake of the school occurred in 2001 and today the school has upwards of 900 pupils aged between four and 16 years. Druk Padma...