Today’s class was very interesting. Heebs usually the “not so much talking” yoga teacher talked quite a fair bit about this form of yoga called the Tibetan Five Rites. It was written somewhere that this is the true origin of yoga ( since this tibetan monks pretty much kept to themselves ) is - this Tibetan Yoga? I am no history buff but if these are good exercises that can help one stay strong and healthy, I’d say let’s give them a try!
This is a series of 5 exercises (a few are yoga poses) that Tibet monks do every day to keep themselves healthy and energized. The 5 dynamic exercises include :
1. Whirling ( just stand with arms out the turn in circles clockwise - like sufi )
2. Leg raises ( lie down on back and lift head and straight legs up )
3. Camel pose ( kneel and do back bends several times )
4. Tabletop pose
5. Down dog, cobra and then up dog ( repeat )
I think I shall start trying this out soon… need more energy!
If you have tried it, do share your experience with me by commenting on this post. I am sure many will be curious to know. 
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August 28th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Hello there,
I’ve been performing Five Tibetan Rites for more that 16 years and I simply can’t imagine my life without them. They are so simple to perform, but their effect on my body and mind is so very powerful. I think that there is a “wisdom of centuries” concentrated and hidden in this simple 5 rites.
ervin
August 29th, 2007 at 4:13 am
Wow Ervin! That’s incredible. What are the effects on your body? Do you feel more energised? Do share more of your knowledge…