Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth: Book 2 (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

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Praise for Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth:

"It's easy. It's fast. And it works! I love this program: it can make a tremendous difference in your health, your energy, and the way you live your life."
--John Gray, Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

"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

"I have done the Five Rites and passed Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth on to many friends over the years. I recommend them without reservation."
--Martin Sheen

"These five simple exercises will make you feel young again."
--Natural Health -- Review

Review

Praise for Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth:

"It's easy. It's fast. And it works! I love this program: it can make a tremendous difference in your health, your energy, and the way you live your life."
--John Gray, Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

"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

"I have done the Five Rites and passed Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth on to many friends over the years. I recommend them without reservation."
--Martin Sheen

"These five simple exercises will make you feel young again."
--Natural Health

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 302 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday Religion; 1 edition (January 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385491670
• ISBN-13: 978-0385491679
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,371 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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106 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly positive results from the five Tibetan exercises, February 4, 1999

By A Customer

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

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Five Tibetan Rites, March 12, 2006

By	The Reporter - See all my reviews

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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tibetan rites in detail, May 18, 2008

By	Baja Sue (New Brunswick, Canada) - See all my reviews

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.