Legends of centenarians have always attracted different people. Some are looking for exposure of myths, others want to know the secret of longevity, and possibly eternal life. Recently, oriental, and in particular Tibetan medicine, has become very fashionable and popular. This is explained by the fact that Tibetan monks, supposedly, can live an unusually long time, being in a healthy body until the last breath.
It is difficult to say true or fiction tales of the longevity of Tibetan monks. But, perhaps, the legends are true, and beyond the walls of ancient monasteries people really live, whose earthly life is much longer than the life of an ordinary person.
According to official statistics, among the living centenarians and centenarians of the past, there are representatives of France, America, Canada, Japan, Denmark and Italy. Moreover, the Chinese Li Li Qingyun, who allegedly lived 267 years, is considered an unverified record holder among long-livers. But there is not a single representative from Tibet. Perhaps the secret lies in their lifestyle and perception of the world.
The monks of Tibet lead a hermit life, devoting most of their time to prayers, meditation and work. They rarely let anyone into their monastery, and try not to reveal their secrets. One can only guess what exactly gives the Tibetan monks strength, health and longevity.
One of the secrets of Tibetan centenarians is the correct mode of the day. The truth taught by doctors from childhood - a healthy sleep time of 8 hours, is not without meaning. It is during this time that the body manages to completely rest and recover. Moreover, you need to go to bed 2-3 hours before midnight, and rise at 6 in the morning. Thus, you can normalize your biorhythms and make your body work most energetically and fruitfully.
Another secret lies in avoiding fuss. Those who tried to communicate with Tibetan monks, regardless of the purpose of their visit, noted the laconicism and emotionlessness of their interlocutors. The correctness of this approach can be confirmed by modern psychologists. In this case, the well-known expression "all diseases from the nerves" takes on a new meaning. It is necessary to remove all negativity, anxiety, vanity from your life and set yourself up to the fact that experiences are meaningless and only harm, how life will change. You will become noticeably calmer and physically feel better.
The third secret is constant, but moderate physical activity and fresh air. The monks of Tibet are constantly working in the monastery, providing themselves with food. An ordinary person does not have to do exhausting runs every day and spend all the time in the gym. Such torture is contraindicated in people suffering from cardiovascular diseases, and in the elderly. Walking and exercising several times a day will be more beneficial. This will increase the flow of blood to the muscles and organs, will help keep the body in good shape.
Another secret is moderate nutrition. Food should be supplied exactly as much as it is necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Overeating “stretches” the stomach, which leads to obesity, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular and many other diseases. A daily diet should include foods rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
The spiritual life of Tibetan monks is beyond the understanding of an ordinary person. How many people are able to retire in the mountains, deserts, or voluntarily walled themselves up in a tiny room without light and fresh air, having only a small gap in the wall through which they pass meager food? Not everyone can do this, but perhaps the secret of longevity lies precisely in such training of the spirit. Although, there are cases of long life, most of which a person spent lying on the couch.
All the newfangled “Tibetan techniques”, “special” exercises, “special” voice vibrations, etc. are nothing more than speculation based on scanty information about a poorly studied group of people who are not going to share their secrets. The myths of levitation, teleportation, telekinesis, life of 300 years or more - just a figment of the imagination of fans of oriental cultures. Not a single circle of "followers of Tibetan medicine", not a single technique accessible to a wide circle of people, has anything to do with real Tibetan monasteries. In addition, such practices have many contraindications, and sometimes even life-threatening.
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