Table of Contents

Introduction to the New Edition

Preface and Acknowledgments

1 About the Five Tibetans

2 Energy, Body, and Mind

3 The Chakras

4 Kundalini

5 Breathing

6 The Five Tibetans
Tibetan #1
Tibetan #2
Tibetan #3
Tibetan #4
Tibetan #5

7 How, When, and Where to Practice

8 Yoganidra

9 Kundalini Meditation

About the Author

Christopher S. Kilham has taught yoga, meditation and natural health since 1978. He has conducted medicinal research in more than 30 countries across 5 continents and the South Pacific. The author of many articles and several books, including Hot Plants, Kava: Medicine Hunting in Paradise and The Whole Food Bible, he lives in Leverett, Massachusetts.

Reviews

"This book is packed full of expert information . . . . clear, concise and easy to understand . . . .a wealth of information and advice from many years of teaching and personal experiences. . . . a wonderful way to start or end your day."
*Qetesh, TCM Reviews, Dec 2005*

“Readers of every background will benefit from reading this text. It is informative but endearing, and the colloquial nature of the Medicine Hunter’s no-apologies, straightforward discourse will enlighten those who are already practicing students, and those who wish to become so. Everyone - even those who feel they don’t have time in their busy schedules for yoga - should read this book.”
*Mind Body Spirit Odyssey, August 2011*

“Powerful life lesson, both on and off the mat.”
*Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW, Beliefnet.com, September 2011*

“I tried The Five Tibetans and all I can say is that they are powerful.”
*Julie Clayton, New Consciousness Review, January 2012*

“I know hundreds of individuals who swear by this practice on a daily basis. Chris’s ability to translate this powerful teaching in a simple way has led to great self-transformation.”
*Jonny Kest, creator of Slowburn Yoga and director of the Jonny Kest Yoga Teacher Training program*

“In The Five Tibetans, Chris Kilham offers a simple yet profound practice that promotes health and longevity, is centering, and leads to peace of mind. Chris is a jewel among men!”
*Nicki Doane, authorized Ashtanga yoga teacher and codirector of Maya Yoga Studios*

“This book is packed full of expert information . . . clear, concise, and easy to understand . . . a wealth of information and advice from many years of teaching and personal experiences. . . a wonderful way to start or end your day.”
*TCM Reviews*

“Kilham brings to the Five Tibetans beautifully written chapters about kundalini, the chakras, and an especially insightful instruction on the role of breathing while doing each rite. Excellent and recommended.”
*Hinduism Today*

“The exercises are easily learned from the text and accompanying photographs.”
*Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insights, September 2011*

“A time-honored classic that belongs in every yoga library. A true yogi, Chris’s voice is strong, sensitive, and clear; his calling deep and genuine.”
*Deepak Chopra*

“Inspired and clear, The Five Tibetans makes a worthy contribution to body-mind wellness and longevity.”
*Mehmet Oz, M.D., professor of Surgery at Columbia University, director of the Cardiovascular Institu*

“The Five Tibetans are a perfect practice for a balanced life and a healthy body.”
*Eddie Modestini, certified Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga teacher and codirector of Maya Yoga Studios*