Tibetan gymnastics in bed: technique of performance, benefits and harm

Tibet is a mysterious land, a place of power and at the same time of great antiquity, not without reason it is called “the roof of the world”. Tibetan monks, people who learn the secret teachings, live in the mountains separately from the civilized world. Many texts have been written about the miracles they perform, it is up to you to believe them or not. But there is one methodology, in the miraculousness of which there is no doubt. Today we’re going to tell you about it.

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“The main effect of this oriental gymnastics is to influence the main acupuncture points, which, in turn, are related to glandular health.”

What are Tibetan Gymnastics?

When we think of morning exercises, we think of the classic version, which usually consists of stretching and simple awakening exercises to help you wake up. Tibetan gymnastics has little in common with what we call a morning warm-up.

Tibetan gymnastics is a combination of leisurely exercises aimed at emotional balance, longevity and overall rejuvenation of the body. If you think it has something to do with Buddhism preached in Tibet, it doesn’t. These exercises have nothing to do with religion, so anyone can perform them.

The second name for this set of exercises is hormonal or endocrine exercises. Not long ago, evidence-based medicine agreed that hormones are the conductors of our body. This gymnastics allows you to correct the actions of these very “conductors”, which will entail the recovery and correct operation of all parts of the body.

Who is suitable for Tibetan gymnastics?

Unlike specific exercises, the performance of which depends on your physical preparation, in the case of Tibetan gymnastics it is not like that. Even if you take a classical warm-up, during its performance you can get tired. But for Tibetan and get out of bed is not necessary. Feel the difference?

Very often it is difficult to force yourself to do sports in the morning, even for the usual warm-up sometimes there is no strength. This is where the practice of Tibetan monks comes to the rescue. You lie in your soft bed and gradually prepare yourself to get up. That is, it is like an intermediate stage, and after it you can do classical morning gymnastics, if there is time left.

The secret of the popularity of Tibetan gymnastics lies in the ease of performing the exercises, as well as in the absence of the need for any special equipment or exercise machines. You won’t need your strength, stamina and the rest of the skills we usually use while working out at the gym. You just need to focus, immerse yourself in your thoughts. Give yourself completely to this morning warm-up, believe in its miraculousness.

Anastasia Kostomakha: “You can start your day with Tibetan gymnastics, while lying in bed and being energized for the whole day”.

Rules to follow when doing Tibetan exercises

This warm-up should be performed immediately after waking up. Do not eat anything before it, the maximum you can afford is a glass of water to wake up the GI tract. You also need to follow the order of the exercises, they go one after the other, and this is not just for fun.

Don’t forget about breathing, one of the most important aspects of any workout. And in Tibetan practices you can’t go anywhere without it. During the exercises you should concentrate on how you breathe.

What exercises are included in Tibetan gymnastics?

All the exercises are simple, but don’t treat them objectionably. According to the teachings of Tibetan monks, our body is a hub of vital energy centers, and all of them should work properly. And it is Tibetan gymnastics that helps them in this. It invigorates our organism and makes it wake up. In total, we have to do seven exercises. During their performance we will stretch our arms, legs, stomach, ears, eyes and head.

Rubbing the palms of the hands

Technique

Lying in bed, close your palms in front of you. You don’t even have to lift your head from the pillow.
Start rubbing your palms together until they become hot.
The movements should be vigorous, but not too much, you can gradually increase the pace.

Anastasia Kostomakha: “It will be much easier to wake up after this exercise because of the activation of important energy points on the palms.

Palming

Execution technique

After the first exercise put your palms on your eyes, keep your head still on the pillow.
On one count lightly press on the eyeballs, on the second count relax.

Do 20-30 repetitions.

It is claimed that this exercise can improve vision if performed every day. We can’t say 100%, but we know one thing for sure: this exercise will help everyone to cheer up.

Squeezing the ears

Execution technique

Your hands should be warm, so repeat the first exercise if necessary.
Press on your ears for one second with the palms of your hands on both sides. Your fingers should be resting on the back of your head.
Then relax your hands.
If your ears start to hurt, press them with less force.

Perform 20-30 repetitions.

Belly retraction

Technique

Continue lying on the bed.
For 2-3 counts strongly retract the abdomen. Hold in this position for a few seconds.
Then inflate it the same way for 2-3 counts.
Fix the abdomen in this position for a couple of seconds.

Do 20 repetitions.

Anastasia Kostomakha: “This exercise will make the abdomen flatter by triggering the entire GI system. Women during intense menstrual discharge are advised to refuse to perform.

Forehead massage

Technique

Sit on the bed. Put the left palm on the forehead and cover it with the right.
Pressing on the forehead, perform circular movements from one temple to the other and back.
The movements should be smooth, measured.
Breathe evenly.

Perform the exercise for 30 seconds.

Massage of the parietal region

Technique

Starting position is the same as in the previous exercise.
Place the right palm on the back of the head, and with the left one cover it from above.
Start making smooth movements from one ear to the other through the parietal area.
Watch your breathing, perform the exercise at a leisurely pace.

Do the exercise for 30 seconds.

Shaking hands and feet

Technique

Starting position: lying on a horizontal surface, in our case – on the bed.
Raise up your arms and legs so that they are perpendicular to the torso.
Shake your arms and legs chaotically for 30 seconds.
After that, pause for 10-15 seconds.
Repeat the same thing again.

Anastasia Kostomakha: “This exercise should stimulate the movement of lymph flow after sleep.”

In the context of one day, such a warm-up will help you get out of bed cheerfully in just five minutes after waking up. It usually takes longer than that, doesn’t it? And if you do decide to do these exercises every day, you’ll notice a significant increase in energy in just a couple of weeks.