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30 DYC Day 20 Tibetan Rites
Camel Pose Ustrasana
The Five Tibetan Rites are an ancient yoga practice that consists of a sequence of five exercises performed 21 times a day. It is reported that the program has many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. These effects are thought to restore a person’s vitality and strength. Due to these benefits, the Five Tibetan Rites are traditionally known as the “Fountain of Youth.”The Five Tibetan Rites are thought to be more than 2,500 years old. They were reportedly created by Tibetan lamas (monks), or leaders of Tibetan Buddhism. The practice of these exercises is based on the body’s energy. According to practitioners, the body has seven energy fields, or vortexes. These fields are called chakras in Hindu.
It’s said that these fields control parts of the endocrine system, a network of glands and organs that regulate many of the body’s functions, including the aging process.
Practitioners say youth and vigor can be achieved when these energy fields spin at the same rate. People practice the Five Tibetan Rites in order to achieve this.Reported benefits include:- Relief from joint pain and stiffness
- Improved strength and coordination
- Better circulation
- Reduced anxiety
- Better sleep
- Improved energy
- A youthful appearance
Camel Pose stretches the front of the body including the chest, abdomen, and quadriceps. It improves spinal mobility as much of the day you are likely to be sitting or slouching and bending your spine forward. By doing a backbend, you are flexing it in the opposite direction and it may help you develop better posture. It is said to open the heart chakra, which is your energy center for love, caring, and compassion. Camel pose allows you to experience deep spinal extension without having to support your weight with your arms. It’s also a much more flexible pose. With props, you have a lot of options for your arm position.
- The usual starting position for Camel Pose is kneeling on the yoga mat or floor.
- Kneel with body upright and hips stacked over the knees. Take padding (a blanket or fold your mat so it is double thickness) under your knees if they are sensitive.
- Draw your hands up the side of your body until your palms reach the sides of your rib cage. Let your thumbs rest on the back of the ribs as the other four fingers wrap around the sides and fronts of the rib cage with elbows pointing out. With this grip, use your hands to lift the rib cage up for support as you start to open your chest toward the ceiling.
- Maintain the position of your chest as you reach your hands back one at a time to grasp your heels. If you need a little more height, tuck your toes under. Otherwise, the tops of the feet can be flat on the floor.
- Bring your hips forward so that they stay over your knees.
- If it feels good, let your head come back, opening your throat. If that doesn’t work for your neck, you can keep the chin tucked instead.
- Release by bringing your chin toward your chest and hands to your hips. Firm your abs and support your lower back with your hands as you slowly bring your body to an upright kneeling position.
- Repeat this 21 times for the Tibetan rites.
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