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Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth: Book 2

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One of my hatha yoga students kindly gave me a copy of book 1 as a gift. A bit skeptical, I started to read it and was charmed by the story, intrigued as to whether the exercises would work. I gave it a try and even in the first week was amazed at the results. I am now up to doing the recommended 21 reps of each of the 5 positions. I have almost boundless energy, look 10 years younger according to my colleagues, feel healthier than I have in years, sleep more deeply at night. Without even trying to, I have lost nearly 10 pounds: the exercises seem to balance or curb your appetite. I am not as hungry, yet the smaller portions I eat seem tastier to me. My yoga students are very enthusiastic about the 5 Rites. I get daily requests for this class. I have since bought book 2 and like it even more because of all the detailed explanations contained therein. I have recommended the books to at least a dozen friends and colleagues. Even my significant other is starting to do the 5 Rites and has never felt healthier. In short, highly recommended. Inti

The title of this book is a little misleading, as it is NOT written by the same author as the original book. The original little book by Peter Kelder is THE book to read. This second book is an interpretation of the first.It is helpful, but it is also just opinions about the first book. It says that if you buy this book you don't need to buy the first book, but I disagree. The first book is fabulous, inspiring and what is more, the exercises described are REALLY powerful. They cause the body to begin a cleansing process and to realign. The exercises are all given in the second book, but it is the style, presentation and originality of the first book that makes you DO the exercises. My advice is read the first, orginal book BEFORE you read the second one. The second one is not even necessary, but it does help on questions about diet etc. Vague sense of a publisher making more money here.

After doing the rites in the first book for about 4 weeks, I became curious enough to see what book 2 had to offer. It's a wonderful book too. Tibetan Buddhism, it's proponents from the west and Tibetan medicine have interested me for a long time. Enough to go to Nepal and experience some interesting phenomena with regard to Tibetan lamas. So I was thrilled to read some new information about the mystery and lore of Tibet. Also the various contributors to the book provide many points of view about why these rites work so well. Particularly useful was the additional information about the breathing technique while performing the rites. This has aided my practice tremendously. I am having no difficulty going into my 4th week doing 11 repetitions of each exercise in one sitting.
I have dropped some weight, at least my jeans are looser, and gained tone and endurance. For sure my metabolism has picked up. This is a good thing, as hypothyroidism is a metabolic issue that I've been dealing with for a few years.
So all in all, I would recommend this book if you are interested in the myth and mystery of Tibet, if you have read the first book, and wonder if you have mastered the breathing technique, or if you are just curious about a way to improve your health without investing in any equipment and that takes just a few minutes a day.

They consist of five simple exercises that take about ten minutes to complete. Their primary focus is on the core muscles, along with deep rhythmic & controlled breathing. They also provide a good stretch for overworked muscles such as hamstrings, calves, and triceps. Anyone who practices them daily, over a period of time, will notice a deeper strength and increased stamina... A sense of centeredness. In addition to abdominal & lower back stability. The benefits will, of course, increase with time and persistence. There is a sixth exercise that promises faster & further reaching rewards - the cost of which, namely celibacy, may be way to high for most people. The rejuvenating affects widely attributed to the harmonizing nature of these exercises are profound. The daily practice of the Five Tibetan Rites will promote a well-balanced & healthy lifestyle. Highly recommended.

This book was written fairly recently and it is exactly what is says: a companion to book 1. It has today's perspetive of specialists on the rites and teaching of Colonel Bradford, but it is not necessary. But if you have serious difficulty executing certain of the rites in Book 1, this one will give you some easier alternatives -which of course were not in the original teachings- but might be beneficial as well. Since I am performing the original rites I have no reason to replace them with any other exercises. But overall, this is also a good book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and learning some more info on nutrition.

I picked up this book in 2000 out of pure curiosity. As a health enthusiast, I was looking for something to give me an edge as I aged. I began with plenty of healthy skepticism and although I was very physically fit, found the exercises to be challenging at first. I soon got to the 21 reps. Now, 9+ years later, I have been doing them daily.

I know that these exercises are a key to my vitality and also opened up a deep spirituality in me that I had not known before. That was quite unexpected. Side effects include feeling younger, more energetic and also more connected to something out there that wants to help you live a full and joyful life. More than a great gift for the aging baby boomer, this could very well be the self-care intervention to save billions of dollars. I swear by these rites and I will do them as long as my body is willing.

Excellant follow up to the Five Tibetin Rites. You can restore your energy, and look and feel much younger by practicing the instructions in the book. Very simple to learn and put into practice. The practice only takes about 10 minutes a day to do. You will start seeing results in from between5 to 30 days. I have been using this method since I turned 50, and am now 61, works for me.

I highly recommend the daily practice of the exercises in this book. The exercises dispel the sloggy, heavy air that people tend to get as the age. It jump starts and accelerates those invisible discs of energy around our bodies leaving us feeling and appearing more youthful and buoyant. As noted by one reviewer the exercises are simple and effective. They also work, so get to it!

For those interested in the 5 Tibetian Rites, this book offers a clear, complete history of the practices as well as detailed instruction for performing the rites. Book 2 does a good summary of Book 1, which I have also read, thus lessens the need for purchasing Book 1.
I recommend this book for those wishing to build physical and mental strength.

This book starts right from where Vol 1 stops. Giving you a pletora of information about the background that lies under the five tibetans. Furthermore it gives precious info about yoga, nutrition, energy body etc. Extremely interesting and reccomended!