Series: Inner Traditions | Publication Date: November 1, 1995
The Five Tibetans are a yogic system of highly energizing postures and exercises that originated in the Himalayas. Liberating and enhancing the innate energetic power of the human body and mind, these five exercises take a minimum of daily time and effort but offer remarkable results in the way of increased physical strength and suppleness as well as mental acuity. In addition, these exercises can be a vehicle for enlivening the senses and generating and harnessing energy for the purpose of self-transformation.
Regular practice of these postures:
Relieves muscular tension and nervous stress Improves respiration and digestion Benefits the cardiovascular system Leads to deep relaxation and well-being Tunes and energizes the chakras
• The Five Tibetans are explained within the context of traditional yoga, providing a foundation for understanding.
• Black-and-white photographs and illustrations complement the text and clearly indicate the proper execution of each exercise.
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"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." (Hinduism Today )
From the Back Cover
Salud / Yoga
Los Cinco Tibetanos son un sistema de yoga con ejercicios altamente energizantes y a la vez muy sencillos, cuyo origen se remonta a la cultura del Himalaya. También se les conoce como los Cinco Ritos de Rejuvenecimiento; llegaron a Occidente a principios de nuestro siglo por medio de un oficial retirado de la armada británica, quien los aprendío en una lamasería tibetana. Desde 1978 Christopher S. Kilham ha enseñado estos ejercicios a miles de personas que buscan un modo de vida más sano.
Los Cinco Tibetanos requieren un mínimo de tiempo y esfuerzo al día, pero no pueden aumentar drásticamente la fuerza y flexibilidad física, al igual que la agudeza mental. Aun los principiantes del yoga experimentarán el efecto de liberación sobre el poder energético innato del cuerpo y la mente humana que ejercen los Cinco Tibetanos. La práctica regular de estos ejercicios libera la tensión muscular y nerviosa, mejora la respiración y la digestión, beneficia el sistema cardiovasuclar y llevan a una relajación profunda y bienestar. Los Cinco Tibetanos pueden ser un vehículo poderoso, no solamente a fin de avivar los sentidos sino para generar una eregía vital en orden a la autotransformación.
Christopher S. Kilham ha enseñado el yoga, la meditación y la salud natural durante más de viente años, siendo ponente y apareciendo en programas de radio y televisión en todo Estados Unidos de Norteamérica. Es autor de muchos artículos en revistas y de varios libros, entre los cuales se encuentran: In Search of the New Age, Take Charge of Your Health, Inner Power y The Bread and Circus Whole Food Bible.
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