Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth, Book 2: A Companion to the Book by Peter Kelder

After doing the rites in the first book for about 4 weeks, I became curious enough to see what book 2 had to offer. It's a wonderful book too. Tibetan Buddhism, it's proponents from the west and Tibetan medicine have interested me for a long time. Enough to go to Nepal and experience some interesting phenomena with regard to Tibetan lamas. So I was thrilled to read some new information about the mystery and lore of Tibet. Also the various contributors to the book provide many points of view about why these rites work so well. Particularly useful was the additional information about the breathing technique while performing the rites. This has aided my practice tremendously. I am having no difficulty going into my 4th week doing 11 repetitions of each exercise in one sitting. I have dropped some weight, at least my jeans are looser, and gained tone and endurance. For sure my metabolism has picked up. This is a good thing, as hypothyroidism is a metabolic issue that I've been dealing with for a few years. So all in all, I would recommend this book if you are interested in the myth and mystery of Tibet, if you have read the first book, and wonder if you have mastered the breathing technique, or if you are just curious about a way to improve your health without investing in any equipment and that takes just a few minutes a day.

For those interested in the 5 Tibetian Rites, this book offers a clear, complete history of the practices as well as detailed instruction for performing the rites. Book 2 does a good summary of Book 1, which I have also read, thus lessens the need for purchasing Book 1. I recommend this book for those wishing to build physical and mental strength.

They consist of five simple exercises that take about ten minutes to complete. Their primary focus is on the core muscles, along with deep rhythmic & controlled breathing. They also provide a good stretch for overworked muscles such as hamstrings, calves, and triceps. Anyone who practices them daily, over a period of time, will notice a deeper strength and increased stamina... A sense of centeredness. In addition to abdominal & lower back stability. The benefits will, of course, increase with time and persistence. There is a sixth exercise that promises faster & further reaching rewards - the cost of which, namely celibacy, may be way to high for most people. The rejuvenating affects widely attributed to the harmonizing nature of these exercises are profound. The daily practice of the Five Tibetan Rites will promote a well-balanced & healthy lifestyle. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend the daily practice of the exercises in this book. The exercises dispel the sloggy, heavy air that people tend to get as the age. It jump starts and accelerates those invisible discs of energy around our bodies leaving us feeling and appearing more youthful and buoyant. As noted by one reviewer the exercises are simple and effective. They also work, so get to it!