The 5 Tibetan Rites - Fountain Of Youth Or Urban Legend?

I was unfamiliar with these. However, I did a search on google and came up with results of videos and articles.

I plan to start doing the rites again my self. I'm in pretty bad shape right now due to health reasons. I did the rites daily for a few months about 2-3 years ago and they had a very noticeable impact.

Much love,
Dave.

I agree with Loren. I performed the rites when the book first came out some 15 years ago or so I believe. They do improve flexibility, energy and overall health if done daily.

However there are more "advanced" chi kung & yoga exercises that provide more effective, "deeper" results. But, for a quick, easy to do set of exercises that do work, the 5 rites are a great resource.

To your health,
Robert

There's also the 6th rite that tends to go unmentioned. <<edit: I was gonna say what it is but in case people want to find out on their own but I won't spoil it. Supposedly it's not very popular although I have no problem with it and I guess depending on your situatin you could still do it maybe not absolutely but in moderation>>

You can find it to buy (at least the updated ones) or the original for free somewhere if you search for it.

I have one or two versions of it on my hard drive but I don't know whether or not it's okay to pass around. I think it's public domain but if it's altered that particular version becomes copyright of the person who altered it. I think what I have is an updated version I got.

I'm almost sure the original is public domain. It's called The Eye of Revelation by Peter Kelder. If you have some patience you'll find it maybe at scribd.com or somewhere in search engine results.

I think the updated one is called "Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth"

Most of the book is in story form, supposedly true, of a Colonel Bradford who some say is/was actually a real guy from somewhere in the UK and then at certain parts it reveals what the rites are mixed in with the story.

You'll find some interesting theories about the origins from reading comments at places like Amazon.com

I don't really buy into it however that's not to say the exercises aren't beneficial.

Here's the Foreword:

Foreword

This wonderfully simple little book is not for everyone.
You should read it only if you can accept the preposterous
notion that aging can be reversed. You should read it only
if you dare believe that the "Fountain of Youth" does truly
exist. If you stubbornly cling to the prevailing idea that
such things are impossible, reading this book will be a
waste of your time. If, on the other hand, you can accept
that the "impossible" is really within your grasp, then
you are in store for rewards in abundance.

As far as I know, Peter Kelder's book is the only written
source of the priceless information it reveals: five
ancient Tibetan rites which hold the key to lasting youth,
health, and vitality. For thousands of years these seemingly
magical rites were shrouded in secrecy in remote
Himalayan monasteries. The five rites were first brought
to the attention of the Western world in the original edition
of Mr. Kelder's book, published almost 50 years ago.

Since that time,the book and its extraordinary wealth of
information have been largely lost and forgotten. The purpose
of this new, revised edition is to bring Mr. Kelder's
message back before the public in hope that large
numbers of people will be influenced and helped by it.
It is impossible to say whether Mr. Kelder's story of Colonel
Bradford is based on fact, fiction, or a blend of the
two. But the validity of his message is beyond question.

My own experience, as well as letters and notes from
readers throughout the world, proves to my complete
satisfaction that the five rites do really work! I cannot
promise that the rites will erase 50 years from your age,
transform you overnight, or make you live to 125. But I
do know that they can help anyone to look and feel years
younger, and to gain a greater sense of well-being. If you
perform the rites daily, you should begin to notice results
in 30 days or less. In about ten weeks, you'll probably start
to see more substantial benefits. Whatever the pace of
your progress, it's always a thrilling moment when
friends actually begin to comment that you are looking
younger and healthier.

If the five rites really work, the big question is how?
How could simple exercises have such a profound effect
on the body's aging process? It is interesting to note that
Mr. Kelder's explanation, which you are about to read,
does find some support in recent scientific advancements.
Kirlian photography, which shows the body surrounded
by an invisible electrical field or "aura," does
indeed suggest that we are "fed" by some form of energy
that permeates the universe. It is also true that the Kirlian
aura of a young, healthy person is different from that of
an aging, unhealthy person.

For thousands of years Eastern mystics have maintained
that the body has seven principal energy centers
corresponding to the seven endocrine glands. The hormones
produced by these glands regulate all of our bodily
functions. Medical research has recently uncovered convincing
evidence that even the aging process is hormone
regulated. It appears that the pituitary gland begins
producing a "death hormone" at the onset of puberty.

This "death hormone" apparently interferes with the ability
of cells to utilize beneficial hormones, such as growth
hormone. As a result, our cells and organs gradually
deteriorate, and finally die. In other words, the aging process
takes its toll.

If the five rites do indeed normalize imbalance in the
body's seven energy centers, as Mr. Kelder maintains,
perhaps as a consequence hormonal imbalance is normalized
also. This could make it possible for our cells to
replicate and prosper as they did when we were very
young. We could indeed see and feel ourselves growing
"younger" day by day.

You may agree or disagree with this point of view. And
as you read this book you will find many more points to
agree or disagree with. But this is important: Do not
allow disagreements to distract you from the book's central
issue-the benefits earned by performing the five
rites. There is only one way to find out whether the five
rites will work for you, and that is to try them. ll-y them
and give them a fair chance to succeed.

As with any reward, benefits will come only as a result
of your effort. You must be willing to invest a small
amount of time and energy to perform the five rites on
a daily basis. If after a few weeks you lose interest and
perform them only occasionally, don't expect the very
best results. Fortunately, most people find the daily
routine of performing the five rites not only easy, but also
enjoyable.

As you read this book and begin putting the five rites
to work for yourself, please keep two things in mind.
First, know that you are a wonderfully special person
who can see beyond the limited thoughts and opinions
of others. If you weren't, this book would not have attracted
your attention. Second, know that you deserve
to have your most cherished desires fulfilled, even the
desire for renewed youth and vitality. Those who deep
down inside see themselves as unworthy and undeserving
are the ones who seem to never share in life's
rewards.

When you hold yourself in high esteem, and when you
know that you are worthy of the very best that life can
offer, what you are really doing is loving yourself. Selflove
enables you to feel good about who and what you
are, and this greatly speeds the renewal process.
Those who dislike themselves or see themselves as inadequate
carry a burden that can only accelerate the
ravages of old age and ill health. Those who enrich
themselves with the treasure of self-love make all things
possible.

-Editor

They're not effective. I'm experienced in martial arts and taoist qigong. I've tried them over a period of time. Don't feel any energy flows.

I found them for free online and did them. However, there are some sources that say the set is incomplete I am not well versed enough in these things to know. They do improve your health and flexibility, as far as magic goes, I did not experience any.

I did the 5 Rites for about a month or two, I guess maybe 7 years
ago. Not really sure why I stopped.

The main thing I noticed was my energy level. There was a very
noticeable increase in my energy level and general feeling of well-being.
I just had a really good feeling when I was doing them.

You'd think I would not have stopped, but I did.

Hasn't any Hollywood star discovered this yet? Bollywood star?

I tried the Rites for about a year. I must say that they exercises did make me fitter and more able to run about physically.

But the extravagant claims about getting younger and such are just hogwash, in my opinion.

We Can Get Back the Metabolism We Had at 25

I don't know much about this product but what I do know is that Heidi has been doing the Five Tibetan rites regularly and her energy levels are continuing to increase, her muscles have definition they never had before, she has lost 20lbs (9kg) effortlessly, She has greater ability to work and has been getting a few jobs and what's really amazing is her right arm that she broke five years ago and could not straighten is almost normal having straightened by 10-15 degrees

You're probably supposed to combine this with some kind of dietary plan aren't you? Hard to believe these movements could help someone who has consistently bad eating habits.

You don't really believe that people have lived to be 150 do you? There are zero verifiable cases of humans living that long. People of the Asian sub continent also believe in BS like flying yogis.

In general people fret about things that have a low probability of shortening their lives, i.e. murder, when they should be focusing on mundane things like:

Eat healthy, don't smoke, don't partake of dangerous activities, keep stress levels low, exercise which includes joint mobility work, hope you have good genes, don't live in Baghdad, and wear your seat belt.

I suffer with back problems,would this be ok for me?

I am amazed that I have never heard of the 5 Tibetan Rights. But you've got me curious and now I have to check it out!

I have experimented with a lot of physical and spiritual practices and also am a licensed yoga instructor in a different school of yoga. While I can't confirm the magical claims made by the book, in my experience the 5 tibetans are the single most powerful and effective 15-minute practice you can do, for they strengthen AND stretch all major muscle groups, while working systematically through the entire (lower 7) chakra system and adding potent breathwork to it. I love this practice, cause I am a bit lazy :-)

Hey everybody, I have started five Tibetan rites few days back and I am a bit confused about the first rite.

As the author says that dervishes do this all the time, and so he suggests that we should move from left to right, but I have noticed that dervishes don't move from left to right they move from right to left.

I am confused what is the right way to do it?

thanks for sharing

Not familiar to me but i would love to read and try it.

This is totally new to me, intend to do some search on it now... thanks!

Interesting, I'm going to look into this as I've never heard of it before. I also have had lower back issues which have diminished with certain exercises/stretching so this sounds like it could fit in perfectly - 150 years of age here we come!

Just started a few days ago but they feel good to me. Will keep doing them daily and see how I go.

Wow it's been 2 years of doing them now. I will do them as long as I live that's how much I love them.

I was unfamiliar with these. However, I did a search on google and came up with results of videos and articles.

Five Tibetan Rites to slow aging, increase energy, improve breathing, and strengthen neck, lower back

Hi Tom,

I never heard of these rites but am open to the idea, especially considering I lived not too far from Tibet in Kathmandu 2 months ago.

Neat share!

I haven't heard of that method..now I'm going to research that. Who wouldn't want to live to 150 lol?

Yes, sounds familiar to what l do, but l do some palates type exercises with the 5 things, (well, similar) and about 10 pushups, and light weight exercises.

I don't do the spinning one; and have done this for years every few days, (l literally couldn't do this daily as my stomach muscles would get to sore).

It does make a difference, and combined with energy conservation, (Chinese practice) you look good and feel good.

I am just over 50, but never seem to age much over 36, which virtually everyone guesses as my age.

Of course l also have a bowl of fruit for breakfast, that also has a noticeable difference on your health.


Yes, l have had similar ballpark type experiences. You begin to see the world and you in a new way when you experience universal source energy.

Quite admirable, but I would like to meet these people aged 150+ years.

i looked up the Five Tibetan Rites.

Really? Those simple stretches?

Yoga, Chi Kung, and any physical culture booklet will have similar exercises. I studied Kung Fu for 20 years...and we had plenty of chi kung exercise sequences that were much more demanding than this. This is a beginner series of stretches. Any experienced kung fu or yoga practitioner would tell you that this isn't anything other than a beginner training. Show these to any fitness instructor and they would tell you "Sure, you should do something like this to get the blood flowing before you do real exercise"

"But they give me so much energy!". Sure they do, just like any daily routine of stretching.

"But they can make you live to 150 years old!".

They can make you feel better, if you get almost no exercise. And any limbering exercise will help you stay...well...limber as you age.

But our cells stop dividing at about 120 years of age. That's why even the most healthy of us don't live longer than that...and almost nobody past the age of 100 can even walk.

Nothing wrong with the exercises. But I'm constantly fascinated by the stories that are built around any instruction like this.

Has anyone here claimed yet that these exercises will cure cancer? Give it time.
Oh..and looking 40 years old at 150?

That's because the instructor had his photo taken at 50, and he looked healthy for his age.

Or...you can go with the "Medical science is hiding this miracle 5 Tibetan Rites from us, because it threatens their power...." claim.

Illuminati.

though i study and feel science will figure out how to increase lifespan and quality of life..there is no one thing you will do 10 minutes a day that will do it .

yes staying mobile will be important . prober gut biom health and diet based on your dna/metabolism and how your body responds to food ..

but the greatest factor to increase the length of life and quality of life is building wealth to support life style over the long term .

i had to add..if you want to ask what about poor old monks who are old healthy and happy.. well if you want to live in a moneststary see how it works for you .

and most healthy 80,9-100 years olds may not have millions in the bank..but they owned the land they lived on and had very big families that was the old wealth system land and many children .

We're going to need more than that to live longer these days.

Too many toxins and other poisons going into our bodies.

I think it really comes down to being aware. The more aware we are the more control we can possibly have. I mean obviously we never know when it's our time but we can try our best to prolong that by just being aware.