The dramatic practice of chöd, in which the yogin visualizes giving his or her own sacrificed body to the gods and demons as a way to cut the attachment to self and ordinary reality, offers an intense and direct confrontation with the central issues of the spiritual path. The chöd practices of the Bön tradition, a tradition that claims pre-Buddhist origins in the mysterious western lands of Zhang-zhung Tazig and Olmolungrig, are still almost entirely unknown.
Exploring the rich history of Tibetan Yoga, Alejandro Chaoul presents a set of 16 movements that align with the five principal breaths of Tibetan medicine. Emphasizing the connection between these breaths and the body's chakras, the practice is designed for accessibility and ease, catering to urban and Western lifestyles. Chaoul shares insights from his daily experiences across various cultures, providing practical tips to integrate this beneficial practice into everyday life. Visual aids accompany the movements, enhancing the learning experience.
Sometimes referred to as the "fountain of youth", Tibetan yoga has been known to slow the effects of aging as well as enhance memory, improve physical strength and support positive emotional and mental health. The practice heals the body-energy-mind system with a full sense of awareness and harmony. Alejandro Chaoul PhD focuses on the five principal breaths of Tibetan medicine and yoga and how special body movements for each of these breaths engage the five chakras in our body. Photos of each of the 16 movements will be provided for reference, as well as tips on how to keep your practice alive in the midst of your everyday life. Chaoul shares his experiences of daily practice in different settings and cultures, with a focus on simplicity, accessibility and ease for your real-world lifestyle. Alongside his thorough and clear guidance for Tibetan Yoga's core movements and breathing methodology, Chaoul provides a contextual understanding of the history and lineage of Tibetan Yoga so that you will be fully able to remove obstacles from your life and welcome in health and well-being.
"In Tibetan Yoga, discover ancient Tibetan yogic practices that integrate body, breath, and mind on the journey to personal cultivation and enlightenment. Tibetan Yoga offers accessible instructions for performing the ancient yogic techniques of Tibet's Bön religion. This is Tibetan yoga, or trul khor, a deeply authentic yogic practice. Drawing on thirty years of training with Bön's most senior masters as well as advanced academic study, Dr. Alejandro Chaoul offers expert guidance on practices that were first developed by Bön masters over a millennia ago, framing them according to the needs of contemporary yoga practitioners and meditators. No matter their level of experience, dedicated practitioners of Tibetan yoga will discover its ability to clear away obstacles and give rise to meditative states of mind. In this book you'll learn what it means to practice for the benefit of all beings, and to experience your body as a mandala, from center to periphery. These movements help you live in a more interconnected mind-breath-body experience, with benefits including better focus, stress reduction, the elimination of intrusive thoughts, better sleep, and general well-being"-- Provided by publisher
Praktyki jogi tybetańskiej do niedawna były tajemnicą. Dzięki tej książce
odkryjesz ich znaczenie i poznasz ćwiczenia, które pozwolą Ci zamienić
negatywne doświadczenia w pozytywne. Ich siła polega na wykorzystaniu systemu
umysł-energia-ciało, których połączenie pozwala na odzyskanie równowagi w
życiu i organizmie. Poznasz pięć podstawowych energii oddechowych opartych na
pięciu żywiołach i czakrach w ludzkim ciele. Te proste ćwiczenia możesz
wykonywać wszędzie, nawet stojąc na czerwonym świetle, a ich siła jest w
stanie pokonać wszelkie przeciwności losu. Wycisz umysł, oczyść ciało.
