The Five Tibetan Rites are thought to be more than 2,500 years old. They were created by Tibetan lamas (monks), or leaders of Tibetan Buddhism, though their place of origin is still debated by some. In 1985, the rites were first introduced to Western culture in the book “Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth” by Peter Kelder. The Five Tibetan Rites are a set of five exercises, which are believed to promote health, energy, and vitality. They involve a specific sequence of movements, each designed to stimulate different energy centers in the body.
1. Rite 1 (Spinning):
Standing with arms outstretched, the practitioner spins clockwise, focusing on a fixed point to avoid dizziness.
2. Rite 2 (Leg Raises):
Lying on the back, the practitioner raises the legs to a vertical position, keeping the knees straight, while inhaling and exhaling.
3. Rite 3 (Camel Pose):
Kneeling on the floor with hands on the lower back, the practitioner arches the back and lowers the head, breathing deeply.
4. Rite 4 (Tabletop to Bridge):
Seated with legs extended, the practitioner raises the body into a tabletop position, then lowers it back down, alternating between the two poses.
5. Rite 5 (Downward Dog to Upward Dog):
Starting in a push-up position, the practitioner alternates between an upward-facing dog and a downward-facing dog, breathing deeply.
EACH TIBETAN RITE CAN BE DONE 1-20X
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