5 Tibetan Exercises To Rejuvenate

This routine is recommended before breakfast, but can be practiced at any time. It is convenient that, if we are not used to exercise, we do a previous training.

“Unlike old age, which is always extra, the characteristic of youth is that it is always in fashion”, a phrase by Fernando Savater, which fits perfectly to open this article on 5 Tibetan exercises that could help rejuvenate.

Well, it is known that there is no magic secret for that of “eternal youth”, and that at some point in life, old age must be accepted with all its signs. Today there are several ways to help rejuvenate and live a fuller life for longer, both physically and emotionally.

Join us to learn a little more about the benefits of the 5 Tibetan exercises to rejuvenate.

In addition to aesthetic treatments and rejuvenation remedies, there are a series of Tibetan exercises that are becoming popular for having a very positive effect on the whole body, both in health and beauty.

These are 5 Tibetan exercises to rejuvenate that were published in 1985 in a book called ” The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth”  written by Peter Kelder, who affirms that people who have followed them disciplined have enjoyed a better quality of life. and more youth.

What are the benefits of these 5 Tibetan exercises to rejuvenate?

Long before they were published, the authors studied Tibetan exercises for rejuvenation, in order to discover their benefits and the impact they have on people who practice them regularly.

Gathering the real data of those who practiced it, it was determined that these exercises have the following benefits:

• They contribute to a younger physical appearance.
• They improve the quality of sleep.
• They contribute to waking up refreshed and full of energy.
• They prevent joint problems.
• They help release pain.
• They improve memory.
• They relieve some symptoms of arthritis.
• They contribute to weight loss.
• They help improve vision.
• They improve physical strength, endurance and stamina.
• They improve emotional and mental health.
• They provide a feeling of well-being and harmony.
• They release stress.

Recommendations before starting the exercise program

• If you are an active and healthy person, do each exercise 3 times during the first week.
• In the case of being inactive, overweight or with a health problem, start doing it once a week.
• Avoid exercises 4 and 5 until you have developed some strength and endurance if you are overweight.
• Get ready for the Tibetan exercises by walking every day for half an hour.
• For best results, try to make them before breakfast if possible.

The 5 Tibetan exercises

Exercise # 1

1. Stand up straight with your arms extended horizontal to the floor, palms down, and arms in line with your shoulders.
2. Rotate clockwise until you start to feel a little dizzy. Gradually increase the number of turns from 1 turn to 21 turns.
3. To avoid dizziness, do what dancers and figure skaters do: before you start spinning, focus your vision on a single point in a straight line. When you start to turn,   try to keep your vision on this point for as long as possible.

Breathing :  Inhale and exhale deeply while doing the twists.

Exercise # 2

1. Lie on the floor on your back, with your arms extended to the sides of your body and the palms of your hands resting on the floor.
2. Raise your head off the ground by tucking your chin toward your chest, and as you do so, lift your legs, knees straight, into an upright position. Don’t let your knees buckle for any reason.
3. Then carefully lower your legs and head to the floor, always keeping your knees straight. Relax your muscles and repeat.

Breathing : Take a deep breath as you lift your head and legs, and exhale as you lower your head and legs.

Exercise # 3

1. Kneel on the floor with your body upright and your hands on the back of your thigh muscles.
2. Lean your head and neck forward, tucking your chin toward your chest.
3. Next, send your head and neck back, arching your spine,  and at the same time make sure your toes are bent. Rest your hands and arms against your thigh for balance.

Breathing : Inhale as you arch your spine and exhale as you return to the starting position.

Exercise # 4

1. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched forward and your feet slightly apart. The trunk of the body should be upright, the palms of the hands resting on the ground and the chin against the chest.
2. Put your head back as far as you can and at the same time raise your legs so that your knees are bent with your feet flat on the floor, and your arms straight with your shoulders.
3. Tense your body muscles and then rest as you return to the starting position.

Breathing :  Inhale as lift, hold the breath while strained muscles  and exhale as back to the initial pose.

Exercise # 5

• Lie on your stomach, supporting yourself with your hands and feet straight on the floor, as you lift your torso, arch your back, and send your head back as far as you can.
• Bend at your hips keeping your feet and hands on the ground, so that your body forms a triangle and your chin is against your chest.

Breathing : Take a deep breath as you raise your body and exhale fully as you lower it.

Contraindications

Avoid doing these exercises if you suffer from any of the following health conditions:

• Heart problems.
• Multiple sclerosis.
• Parkinson’s disease.
• Severe arthritis of the spine.
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• A condition of hyperthyroidism.
• Vertigo.

Some problems can also arise if you are taking medication. In all these cases or when in doubt, it is best to consult your doctor.