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Hinduism Today
Kilham brings to The Five Tibetans nicely written chapters about kundalini, the chakras and an especially insightful instruction on the role of breathing while doing each rite. Excellent and recommended.
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Originating in the Himalayas, the five yogic exercises known as the Five Tibetans take very little time each day and minimal effort but dramatically increase physical strength, energy and suppleness as well as mental acuity. Also called the Five Rites of Rejuvenation, these exercises were brought to the West in the early 20th century by a retired British army officer who learned them in a Tibetan lamasery. Regular practice of these postures relieves muscle tension and nervous stress, improves digestion, strengthens the cardiovascular system, tunes and energises the chakras and leads to deep relaxation and well-being. Enhancing the innate energetic power of the body and mind, these exercises provide a vehicle for enlivening the senses and harnessing energy for the purpose of self-transformation. Since 1978, Christopher Kilham has taught these exercises to thousands of people seeking a healthier lifestyle. THE FIVE TIBETANS has established itself as a classic among yoga practitioners and teachers alike. In this new edition the author shares his own positive experiences from more than 30 years' devotion to the practice, even during his extensive worldwide travels and explores the spiritual benefits of the Five Tibetans as well as the profound impact the practice has on health, longevity and healthy aging. Provides illustrated instructions for the five yogic exercises known as the Five Tibetans Includes a new chapter on the author's continued devotion to this daily practice, even during his extensive worldwide travels Explains how regular practice of these postures relieves muscle tension and nervous stress, improves digestion, strengthens the cardiovascular system, tunes and energizes the chakras, and leads to deep relaxation and well-being
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great book, fairly short and concise but with all the information you would need on the practice of the Five Tibetans.
I bought this book a few years back but, like many things, read it and shelved it for another day... Whilst putting up new shelves for my books I came across it and decided to finally give it a go.
I bought this book a few years back but, like many things, read it and shelved it for another day... Whilst putting up new shelves for my books I came across it and decided to finally give it a go.
The postures/exercises are straight forward enough, and the whole practice lasts 15 minutes or less. After a week of practice I feel somewhat energised. It would probably help if you have a bit of yoga experience but it's not essential. I had only been to about 10 classes previously and most of the poses were not practised there anyway.
Highly recommended. The author writes clearly, and this is definitely a great place to start for the beginnings of a daily practice.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
if you're able to ignore the eastern mysticism and holistic stuff, this book basically details five compound exercises which provide you with an excellent short energetic workout that stimulate and engage all major muscle groups and joints with minimal impact. i've been doing them for a year now and they have provided me with a time-friendly simple-to-use workout programme which sorts me out nicely.
it's important to engage them in a fluid manner and with some intensity of pace in order to stimulate the heartbeat and raise body temperataure, so that you're a bit out of breath by the end of it. if done correctly, you'll feel good because of the endorphins released into your bloodstream by your pituitary gland and hypothalamus (aka the "chakras"). also, the increased blood circulation will speed up the removal of toxins from your body and the plumping up of your epidermis which will lessen the appearance of wrinkles and tighten the skin tissue. furthermore, increased and improved circulation will also also stoke your metabolic rate as blood is pumped to your muscles for nourishment, leading your body to burn fat for more energy.
that's basically all there is to it, no great secret, just five very useful exercises which should be treated as such and no more. no, this will not arrest the ageing process - your body's cells will deteriorate and decay over time and some day you will die, sorry. however, if you look after your body by cutting out the rubbish, eating well and excercising right, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to keep going hale and strong into a ripe old age.
like i said, a good book for the excercises alone, but if the other stuff makes you feel positive about things, then go for it, it's all good fun. cheers and take care!
it's important to engage them in a fluid manner and with some intensity of pace in order to stimulate the heartbeat and raise body temperataure, so that you're a bit out of breath by the end of it. if done correctly, you'll feel good because of the endorphins released into your bloodstream by your pituitary gland and hypothalamus (aka the "chakras"). also, the increased blood circulation will speed up the removal of toxins from your body and the plumping up of your epidermis which will lessen the appearance of wrinkles and tighten the skin tissue. furthermore, increased and improved circulation will also also stoke your metabolic rate as blood is pumped to your muscles for nourishment, leading your body to burn fat for more energy.
that's basically all there is to it, no great secret, just five very useful exercises which should be treated as such and no more. no, this will not arrest the ageing process - your body's cells will deteriorate and decay over time and some day you will die, sorry. however, if you look after your body by cutting out the rubbish, eating well and excercising right, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to keep going hale and strong into a ripe old age.
like i said, a good book for the excercises alone, but if the other stuff makes you feel positive about things, then go for it, it's all good fun. cheers and take care!
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For me the five Tibetan exercises do energise me. Prior to reading this book, years of a long hours/high stress job had worn me down close to the edge, since reading it and doing the exercises I am much more energetic and able to cope. Doing the exercises is no a chore and I never feel its too late or I`m too tired to do them.
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Healthy living
This book tell you exactly what to do and how to do it. I have never done anything like this and had no difficulties following the steps and the text for how and why.
Published 13 days ago by lundeklanen
Simple but effective
It's an old, small book but worth considering. I have tried qigong, whereas this system is simple and yet so effective. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Maddison Davidson
Hard work but worth it.
A great book; short, simple, to the point and passionate. The exercises sound easy enough when you are reading about them but they are guaranteed to leave you tired and breathless! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Linzi
happy as larry
I found this book excellent for me as a complete beginner to yoga type excercises
Published 19 months ago by Mr. David Thomson
5 Tibetans
Sounds daft but think this book could create a life change actually. I'm no spring chicken but definitely feel more like one since I've been spending 10 mins every morning doing... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Gilly
The 5 Tibetans unplugged
Hi everyone,
If you want a quick way to keep fit, strong and agile this is definitely the routine to go for. Read more
If you want a quick way to keep fit, strong and agile this is definitely the routine to go for. Read more
Published on 17 May 2010 by R. M. Hampshire
S0 easy yoga
This little book makes so much sense. It describes a yoga workout that can easily be adopted into a busy lifestyle. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Mrs. J. Richardson
Power yoga
Good sturdy yoga exercises! They will make you more supple,but it will take time. They are not so easy to perform but do them in the morning not in the efternoon - dizziness can... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by gloriaforever
great book for yoga beginners, inspiring and motivating.
Easy to read. Easy to understand. Easy to follow, get into action and do the 5 Tibetans. Instant results especially mentally.
Recommended by a yoga pro. Read more
Recommended by a yoga pro. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by C. Vogel
Five Star for the Exercises
I give this book a five star simply for the exercises alone, but as of the other content in the book a miserable one star. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2009 by Mr. J. Briggs
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