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Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth [Hardcover]

Peter Kelder , Bernie S. Siegel
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (145 customer reviews)

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January 20, 1998
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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"It's easy. It's fast. And it works! I love this program." John Gray, Author of Men Are from Mars, Women are from Venus "I have done the Five Rites and passed The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth on to many friends over the years. I have recommended them without reservation." Martin Sheen "In this volume, you will be introduced to ideas, techniques, and wisdom that can empower you, enhance your health, increase your joy of living, and cause you to live longer. However, you won't notice that you're living longer. You'll be too busy enjoying life and living it fully." -- Bernie S. Siegel, M.D., From The Foreword "These five simple exercises will make you feel young again." Natural Health --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 106 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday; First Edition edition (January 20, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 038549162X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385491624
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (145 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book was a very easy read, easy to follow and very informative. L. DelRey  |  60 reviewers made a similar statement
The exercises do work, just as the book says they will. L. B.  |  25 reviewers made a similar statement
The book talks about changing the way you see yourself. Tropical Bill  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
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205 of 209 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
I started doing the rites when I was 28 solely because they're quick and 'easy.' I still feel that repetitive exercise that goes on longer than 15 minutes -- except walking -- is some kind of evil-self torture. I'm 36. Here it goes:

1. I look the same as my mug in pics taken 8 years ago. Better, actually, because my face has more colour.

2. I can easily get into the jeans I wore at University -- half my age -- with the wear at the same hole of my belts to prove it.

3. No grey hair. Not genetics maybe -- my younger brother is half-grey.

4. I can rarely count past fifteen after I get into bed before I crash out.

5. Love food when there is some, but feel zero craving for it otherwise. Much the same with sex.

6. Other people's projections, angst, attempts of manipulation, and 'designer spites' feel as if they pass right through my body, with no 'wall' there to take the hits. They no longer seem 'real' and I can smile/laugh in spite of external circumstances.

Point 6 brings me to an experience I want to share. Before I began doing the rites, I had been the sort who lived almost entirely in my head. After doing the rites for a few weeks, my head and face felt heavy all the time. I discovered the 'solution' quite by accident. I chanced upon somebody I knew in a pub and I smiled at her. I suddenly felt the said 'heaviness' moved from my eye sockets into my third-eye chakra, then upwards to the top of my head, and dispersed. It felt as if I got connected to the 'dance' of being as it was.

Wonder why sages advise the thinking/serious type to smile a lot more.

Let's make constant, sincere smiling the seventh -- if not the most important -- rite!

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171 of 176 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, But Book Two is even better! December 4, 1999
By Donald
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book. These exercises have revolutinized my energy level & life! However, Book #2 in this series reiterates most of the same information AND adds in one absolutely crucial element for maximum benefit... the proper breathing techniques that should accompany the movements. I highly recommend Book Two because it covers all the basics plus the crucial breathing!
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304 of 322 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Can This Book Really Make Me Immortal, Mr. Butler? April 18, 2000
Format:Hardcover
Yes, Virginia. There IS a Santa Claus. First, the fundamentals. There are five Tibetan rites. The first is just swinging around like an idiot. The second one is where you are just lying down and you raise your legs while touching your chin to you chest. The next rite is where you just arch your back. The fourth is when you position yourself so you look like a table. And the fifth is where you alternate looking like a "V" and and then looking like a cobra. Takes about 5 minutes. Do each 3 times. If you can't do any, don't worry. People who can hardly move are able to do so eventually. Add 1 repitition a week and build up to 21 repitions. This can take as little as 10 to 20 minutes. And that's it! How does it work? I've studied a little yoga so here we go. At the very tailbone of your spine is the muludhara chakra. This is where the kundalini rests. To make it simple, almost all your energy resides in the bottom of your spine. Now think of your Mother-in-Law or the presidential candidates. The shock of this thought will cause your spine to compress. Actually, what is happening in yoga is that your conciousness is now residing in the bottom of your spine. This "stress response" can eventually cause you to become "humped over". There is very little energy now in the upper spine. The energy level is normally supposed to go UP the spine. But because of the way people live and think, most people live in the lumbar part of the spine during their whole lives. In an unconcious state. This is why dugs and alcohol work. They send this energy to the higher regions of the spine. Unfortanately, this is considered dangerous because it is done violently. Now eventually, the chakras above the lumbar spine almost turn off. Now if you were to stretch the spine, wouldn't this release some energy UP the spine to the higher centers? If you moved the spine up and down, would this not release even more energy? This is what the 5 rites do. And they were designed for this purpose. They normalize the energy in the body. When the body is normalized, the vital organs return to normal. And rejuvenation happens. Simply because these centers of the spine are being "watered" for the first time in 20 years or whatever. Perhaps that's why yogis refer to the centers in the spine as lotuses. We need to keep them open. Now two more things. "The Ancient Secret Fountain of Youth Book 2" has medical advice on using each rite. Why not just play it safe and buy this book as well? Finally, if you burst out in anger daily, buy "Feel the Fear and Do IT Anyway" by Susan Jeffers. If you are subject to anxiety attacks, anger, depression - these rites will help greatly. But whenever you think a horrible thought, the conciousness in your spine will have a tendency to go to the bottom of the spine. Buy the book I mentioned above and pump some "positive ions" into your brain to avoid this. But no matter what, the rites will even help demolish your negative attitudes. Why? Because you are "gushing energy" higher up the spine and nourishing the higher nerve centers. This makes it easier to think positively. In fact, the 5 rites are a good way to start to feel "happy" again. For those of you who want to go farther, please buy "The Ancient Secret Fountain of Youth Cookbook." Also the video on the 5 rites. And "the Five Tibetans". Okay. You're all set with the first three books I mentioned. I'll see you in 200 years!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Resource book
The resource book that I wanted A visual reminder of the five exercises I want to practice and master to ease my arthritis pain
Published 2 days ago by M. Knecht
4.0 out of 5 stars My wife is enjoying it.
My wife thought she would like to try this excercise routine so I bought it as a gift for her. She has used it every day.
Published 21 days ago by Ben
4.0 out of 5 stars Very thought provoking
The 5 Tibetans can't be beat. Very easy read & can be life changing. Any thing yoga is good for everyone
Published 1 month ago by Darlene D Kleberg
4.0 out of 5 stars Most Interesting.
This littel book was a curious and fun read. And I have been most pleasantly surprised by the results of applying the simple exercises recommended.
Published 1 month ago by R. KNIGHT
3.0 out of 5 stars Good place to start
Not for the seasoned mystical reader, although it will add some dimension, it has its limitations. I have read much worse so not a bad investment.
Published 2 months ago by MR B M JONES
5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
I wish I started sooner. This is the greatest gift besides my children. It has changed my life positively on many levels already. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nicole Hilliard
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
An amazing book! The book was received in excellent condition beyond my expectation. My only beef with the dealer is the delay in shipment, I almost cancelled the order if I could,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chukwudi Ogbonnaya
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasic
I found the book very intersting A Whole Body workout, The Five Rite. IThpe Historical Link between Yoga & the Fivr Rite
Published 2 months ago by anna
4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
Clear and helpful. If you want to start the practise of 5 tibetans, this book gives you a lott of good advice and suggestions.
Published 3 months ago by Termine Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Why didn't I find this sooner?
My dad stayed on me until I read this book, so glad I finally did! I am still in the beginning of this process but so far I can tell the difference in my stamina, sleep and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kelli Anderson
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why don't you try it and tell us YOUR experience? Apparently a lot of people have benefited from this ancient program, have you read the reviews?
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