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The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth [Hardcover]

Peter Kelder (Author)

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Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group; 1st Doubleday Ed edition (1 May 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 038549162X
ISBN-13: 978-0385491624
Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 1.4 x 21.7 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 197,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Legend has it that hidden in the remote reaches of the Himalayan mountains lies a secret that would have saved Ponce de Leon from years of fruitless searching. There, generations of Tibetan monks have passed down a series of exercises with mystical, age-reversing properties. Known as the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation or the Five Rites, these once-secret exercises are now available to Westerners in Ancient Secret of the Fountain Of Youth. Peter Kelder's book begins with an account of his own introduction to the rites by way of Colonel Bradford, a mysterious retired British army officer who learned of the rites while journeying high up in the Himalayas. Fountain of Youth then offers practical instructions for each of the five rites, which resemble yoga postures. Taking just minutes a day to perform, the benefits for practitioners have included increased energy, weight loss, better memory, new hair growth, pain relief, better digestion, and just feeling younger.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a great gift for the older person, 10 Oct 2010

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This review is from: The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth (Hardcover)

We saw a TV show about bruce forsyth , and being in my mid forties and with others at work decided take on the five principles and i can say it made my life better,make you aware of your body and that you need do it every day, and take care of your self

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bad book - good exercises, 31 Dec 2009

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I give only four stars for this book - the story is told in the book is not particularly well told, or unconvincing! But in contrast, I find the five exercises really, really good!
I dare not say that they actually makes one younger, but they do make one feel much more comfortable and in better shape. I can highly recommend the exercises - just skip the rest!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient secrets of the fountain of youth by Peter Kelder, 3 Feb 2012

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A wonderful book with a lot of useful information to improve your life. I am doing the 5 Tibetan rites on a daily basis and I have experienced positive changes in body and mind. I am aware that I actually live in my body. I am present.
Part five of the book I found especially enlightening. I quote from page 80 "Whether you realize it or not, you create and shape your life with your thoughts. All things that become part of your physical reality are iirst created in the mind." What a profound statement! How this knowledge can change the whole perception of one's existance! I can whole-heartedly recommend this book to all who are seeking to restore health, well-being, peace and equanimity.

Sylvia de Beer-Bloem
Durban
South Africa

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and effective
I got this book after I purchased a similar book from another author and gave it to a friend who decided to keep it. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Laura De Giorgio

1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing special
I don't understand what is so special about this book, it has a few exercises which seem to be a small selection of yoga positions, and not the best one. Read more

Published 17 months ago by S. Hartley

4.0 out of 5 stars Fountain of Youth
A very interesting book, with a well acknowledged following. Could be a new guide to your future well being and outlook. Give it a try.

Published 17 months ago by Roge

4.0 out of 5 stars Fountain of Youth
Hi i found this book very easy to read and quite interesting as well. I bought it mainly for the exercises not realising there was a story attached to it as well. Read more

Published 18 months ago by L. Putt

4.0 out of 5 stars late delivery
I am still waiting for this book to deliver. I have ordered this over a month now and it is over the estimated delivery time so very disappointed.

Published 18 months ago by Emese

2.0 out of 5 stars I've left it too late
I am sure the book is very good. I received my copy and just glancing through the pages to see the exercises, at a glance, with back an neck injuries it would not have been wise... Read more

Published 18 months ago by rojja

5.0 out of 5 stars the ancient secret of the fountain of youth
a very interesting book, tried spinning and feel much better throughout the day...try it yourself and see

Published on 22 July 2009 by Mrs. Mary E. Sankey

2.0 out of 5 stars ten years younger and ten pounds lighter
I was sceptical about this book. I already do the food combining thing to good effect. It does give you more energy. Read more

Published on 15 Oct 2005

2.0 out of 5 stars A marketing trick
I have been practising the five and the additional sixth rite for a year now, performing them at least once a day 21 times and, I have not noticed any change whatsoever. Read more

Published on 14 Feb 2004

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