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The 5 Tibetan Rites

fitness · medium · 10-15 minutes daily

What is The 5 Tibetan Rites?

An ancient sequence of 5 yoga-like exercises performed 21 repetitions each, taking about 15 minutes. Claimed by practitioners to increase energy, flexibility, and vitality dramatically. The movements activate every major muscle group and all 7 chakras. A complete workout in 15 minutes.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEtraditional

How do you do The 5 Tibetan Rites?

  1. 1.Rite 1 — Spinning: stand with arms outstretched, spin clockwise 21 times. Start with 7 if dizzy. Builds vestibular system and energy
  2. 2.Rite 2 — Leg Raises: lie flat, lift legs to 90 degrees while lifting head to chest. 21 reps. Strengthens core and hip flexors
  3. 3.Rite 3 — Camel: kneel with toes tucked, arch backward opening chest and throat, then return. 21 reps. Opens hip flexors and chest
  4. 4.Rite 4 — Tabletop: sit with legs extended, lift hips into tabletop position (reverse plank), head back. 21 reps. Full posterior chain activation
  5. 5.Rite 5 — Upward/Downward Dog: flow between upward dog and downward dog. 21 reps. The capstone — combines flexibility, strength, and breath. Build up gradually — start with 7 reps of each rite and add 2 per week

How long does it take?

10-15 minutes daily.

Is it hard to start?

medium.

Source: Peter Kelder (The Eye of Revelation, 1939), Tibetan monastery tradition
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