Long-liver legends have always attracted different people. Some are looking for the exposure of myths, others want to know the secret of longevity, and, possibly, eternal life. Recently, Eastern, and in particular Tibetan medicine, has become very fashionable and popular. This is explained by the fact that Tibetan monks, allegedly, can live an unusually long time, being in a healthy body until their last breath.
It is difficult to say whether the stories about the longevity of Tibetan monks are true or fiction. But, perhaps, the legends are true, and outside the walls of the ancient monasteries there really are people 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 unconfirmed record holder among centenarians is considered to be the Chinese Li Qingyun, who supposedly lived for 267 years. But there is not a single representative from Tibet. Perhaps the secret lies in their lifestyle and worldview.
Monks of Tibet lead a hermitic lifestyle, most of their time devoted to prayer, meditation and work. They rarely let anyone into their abode, 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 daily routine. The truth, instilled by doctors since childhood, that a healthy sleep time is 8 hours, is not devoid of meaning. It is during this time that the body has time to completely rest and recover. Moreover, you need to go to bed 2-3 hours before midnight, and get up at 6 in the morning. Thus, you can bring your biorhythms back to normal and make your body work most energetically and productively.
Another secret lies in getting away from the hustle and bustle. Those who tried to communicate with Tibetan monks, regardless of the purpose of their visit, noted the reticence and emotionlessness of their interlocutors. Modern psychologists can also confirm the correctness of this approach. In this case, the well-known expression "all diseases from the nerves" takes on a new meaning. It is worth removing all negativity, anxiety, vanity from your life and adjusting yourself 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. Monks of Tibet constantly work in the monastery, providing themselves with food. The average person does not have to do grueling jogging every day and spend all the time in the gym. Such torture is contraindicated for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases and for the elderly. Walking and exercising several times a day will be more beneficial. This will increase blood flow to muscles and organs, and help keep the body in good shape.
Another secret is eating in moderation. 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. The daily diet should include foods rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
The spiritual life of Tibetan monks is beyond the comprehension 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 poor food is passed? Not everyone can do this, but perhaps it is in such training of the spirit that the secret of longevity lies. Although, there are known cases of long life, most of which a person spent lying on the couch.
All the newfangled "Tibetan techniques", "special" exercises, "special" voice vibrations and so on are nothing more than speculation based on scant information about a poorly studied group of people who are not going to share their secrets. The myths about levitation, teleportation, telekinesis, life from 300 years and more are just a figment of the imagination of fans of eastern cultures. Not a single circle of "followers of Tibetan medicine", not a single method available to a wide range of people has anything to do with real Tibetan monasteries. In addition, such practices have many contraindications, and sometimes even life-threatening.
