The Five Tibetan Rites: Yoga That’ll Make You Younger
Yoga, an entire bible that was invented
thousands of years ago, connects the body to the soul and mind, but only
in the last few decades have we been exposed to it and its principles.
Nowadays, the Western world enjoys all that this vast bible has to
offer, and anyone who starts to practice it finds it difficult to stop
in light of the tremendous advantages it provides in many aspects of
their lives.
One of the best known and most effective
yoga methods is The Five Tibetans, which includes five mind-blowing
exercises that will help you feel like your body is becoming younger and
healthier. Suddenly you’ll find yourself able to do things you weren’t
able to do before. You can learn all about The Five Tibetans below.
What Are The Five Tibetans?
The Five Tibetans are a series of exercises that include a variety of
yoga poses, which are believed to be more than 2,500 years old. In
contrast to yoga exercises from the Indian school that emphasizes static
movement, the Five Tibetans focus on continuous movement that allows
the body and soul to be freed from the hassles we experience daily. Many
call these exercises "Fountain of Youth" thanks to their beneficial
influence on the body, soul, and mind.
How to do The Five Tibetans
The Five Tibetans can be done in the comfort of your own home. Below
we’ve detailed exactly how to do these special exercises, which require
10 minutes daily - an investment that is definitely worthwhile.
Tips:
The exercises are also called rites or “rituals”, and it is therefore
recommended to repeat each pose 21 times. We recommended you get to this
number gradually. Start by repeating each pose 7 times. Once you feel
ready, move up to 14 reps, and then on to 21.
Take a few deep breaths between each rite and continue them in order.
We recommend not doing the rites in the evening as they build up energy
that can last hours, which will make it harder for you to fall asleep.
Rite 1
• Stand with your legs apart, slightly wider than your shoulders, and
raise your hands to your sides.
• Rotate clockwise 7 full times and stop.
• After performing this exercise, take a deep breath and simultaneously
lift your hands over your head, joining your palms.
• Lower your hands as you exhale.
Rite 2
• Lay flat on your back, on a mat, with your legs straight and your arms
by your sides, palms facing down.
• While taking a deep breath, bend your head toward your chest and lift
your legs up without bending your knees.
• Exhale and return to the starting position.
• Take a few deep breaths while you’re still lying on your back to
prepare for the next exercise.
Rite 3
• Kneel on the floor with your back straight, legs together, toes
flexed, and your hands resting on the backs of your thighs.
• While taking a deep breath, crane your head and neck and arch your
back as far as you possibly can, while still remaining comfortable.
Support yourself with your hands against your thighs.
• On an exhale, return to the starting position by lowering your head to
your chest.
Rite 4
• Sit on the floor with your back straight and your legs spread out
slightly and stretched forward. Your palms should be placed down in line
with your shoulders.
• Take a deep breath and press your hands and feet downwards as you
climb up into a bridge position. Tilt your head back gently as you do.
• Breathe out and slowly return to your initial position while lowering
your head toward your chest.
Rite 5
• Place your hands and feet on the floor, arch your back, bend your head
back, and lift your chest up.
• Take a deep breath and lift your buttocks upwards as you lower your
head down to form an upside down “V.” (As in downward dog)
• Exhale while simultaneously bending your elbows and moving forward,
lowering your chest down returning to the initial position.
Once you’ve finished performing all the rites, lay on your back with
your arms crossed over your chest. Take a few deep breaths and adjust
your breathing slowly until you are ready to get up and get on with your
day. Within a short period of time you’ll start feeling the effects of
The Five Tibetans, and according to those who follow this method, it
certainly feels like you're drinking from the Fountain of Youth.