The Five Tibetans:

It’s a well-known fact that regular exercise is an important factor in maintaining
physical, as well as mental, and emotional, health. But, unfortunately, that doesn’t
mean that everybody actually includes some form of physical activity in their
normal routine. A seeming lack of time is often the reason cited by people for not
exercising on a regular basis. If you happen to be one of those people with limited
time to devote to an exercise regimen, you might find The Five Tibetans to be “just
what the doctor ordered.”

One of the great things about this group of exercises is that they are quick to learn
and only take about 15 minutes to perform, but end up giving all the organs and
the spine a good workout. They are based on several different yoga poses, so if
you’ve done yoga in the past, or are used to being physically active, you will
probably find them relatively easy to complete. However, if you fall into the “couch
potato” category or have been relatively in-active for awhile, several of the poses
may initially seem difficult. Not to worry! The idea is to start with whatever amount
of repetitions is comfortable, and work up to 21 of each exercise. What’s nice is
there’s no expensive equipment or special clothing needed, and you can do The
Five Tibetans in the privacy of your own home whenever you have a little spare
time—although first thing in the morning is ideal.

Just by using these five exercises you stimulate full energy flow through the
chakras and enliven the corresponding nerves, organs and glands. You will also
tone and strengthen the major muscle groups and help bring back a sense of
youthful vitality—some people have even had their gray hair go back to its original
color. Each exercise works hand in hand with the others, and together they are
good for stretching stiff muscles, deepening the breath, and retaining or regaining
flexibility of the spine. People like Martin Sheen, John Gray, and the editor of
Natural Health Magazine use the exercises, so maybe you should give them a try
as well.

To find out more about The Five Tibetans and the physiology and philosophy
behind this group of exercises you can refer to the book The Five Tibetans, by
Christopher S. Kilham, (available through Shop4AllOne) or Ancient Secret of the
Fountain of Youth by Peter Kelder, or the in-depth program The Five Rituals. You
can also find brief instructions and animated pictures of the exercises at the
website www.lifeevents.org (the site also contains information on
cleansing/detoxing the body, and daily practices that promote conscious well-
being).


Qi Gong/Chi Kung:
Another form of exercise that doesn't require special equipment, a gym
membership, etc., is Qi Gong, a series of movements based on age-old wisdom
and the energy systems of the body. Qi (Chi) = energy and Gong (Kung) = skill, so
Qi Gong is all about developing the skill of attracting vital energy. Through slow-
paced breathing and exercises, this ancient Chinese practice allows you to focus,
build strength, and establish a mind-body connection. All the exercises
concentrate on simple physical movements that are performed to cleanse the
meridians so that the qi/chi can flow freely. Qi Gong has been shown to improve
posture, circulation, flexibility and blood pressure, but one of its main benefits
may be its meditative aspect that helps an individual deal with the kind of stress
that causes aging.

Go to www.qigongusa.org, www.qi.org, or www.possiblesociety.org for more
information. Want to create a personal qi gong program of your own to strengthen
your life energy—without having to use up gas driving to classes? Go to
Shop4AllOne and order Qi Gong Energy Healing (item #990913), a book by
Master Gao Yun and Master Bai Yin focusing specifically on the five-element
rejuvenation exercises. There’s also a CD titled Elements of Rejuvenation (item
#993414) by Merlin’s Magic, with music designed to work in conjunction with the
exercises and also energize the inner organs. For a short video demonstrating
several qi gong exercises on oprah.com click here.


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