The Wisdom Podcast Alejandro Chaoul: Trul Khor (#176)
Dec 9, 2023
In this enlightening conversation, Alejandro Chaoul, an assistant professor at Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and author of "Tibetan Yoga," dives into the transformative practice of Tibetan yoga. He shares demonstrations of trul khor, or "magical movement," and discusses the importance of breath, energy flow, and the fascinating concept of the five winds. Alejandro emphasizes how embodying these practices can enhance mindfulness and mental clarity, while guiding listeners through practical breathing techniques to alleviate stress and foster peace.
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Body as Mandala in Tibetan Yoga
- Tibetan yoga views the body as a mandala with sacred channels and chakras representing a center-periphery structure.
- Movements help return to the natural, spacious state of mind by integrating breath, body, and mind.
Practice Inner Saloon Movement
- Try the inner saloon movement by exhaling through the nose while bending down, inhaling slowly, holding breath, then expanding breath throughout the body.
- End by exhaling through the nose and every pore, then rest with hands on your lap in equanimity.
Energy Flow and Blockage Clearing
- Tibetan lung, prana, or chi describe a vital energy flowing through the body, analogous to other traditions' concepts.
- Tibetan yoga movements promote flow, releasing energy blockages and clearing energetic traffic jams at chakras.
