"I attended a non-T5T workshop to learn the 5 Tibetan Rites, and the teacher rushed through the Rites without giving consideration to technique or to performing the Rites safely. I was disappointed as I learned nothing and therefore wasted my money. Not giving up hope, I searched the Web for books or DVDs on the Rites. Fortunately, I found Carolinda Witt's T5T. All the safety aspects and different fitness levels are addressed. If you are looking to learn the 5 Tibetan Rites, look no further – this is everything you need to gain an understanding of the Rites and perform them effectively." Anni Casey - 20 years Accredited Natural Therapist
I initially taught the original movements exactly as described by Peter Kelder in his 1939 book The Eye of Revelation, which you can download on this website for free.
After carefully observing my students, I realized that the basic instructions given by the monks were insufficient and that, due to our typical sedentary lifestyle, some modifications were necessary. Let's face it; we are not as active as the monks who developed the 5 Tibetan Rites- and they probably practiced them from a very young age.
I consulted with many other health practitioners, such as chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, and yoga & Pilates Instructors, with whom I picked the Rites apart bit by bit, looking for ways to retain their integrity and make them safer for everyone to practice (fit or unfit).
After experimenting with these ideas in my classrooms, a method of learning the Tibetan Rites in a series of steps from beginner through to intermediate and advanced levels evolved. I call this method 'T5T®' (an abbreviation for The Five Tibetan Rites) so that people can distinguish it from others. Here are the main features:
- The T5T step-by-step sequence develops strength from the inside out – ensuring that people are ready to perform the original version of the postures - with a focus on correct technique and the development of strong core muscles to protect the lower back and neck.
- T5T's next most significant improvement is the incorporation of core stability with the Rites to protect your lower back and neck. When activated correctly, core muscles (the deepest muscles closest to the spine) wrap around and protect the spine like a natural weight belt or corset, preventing back strain or injury. Strong core muscles provide us with a sense of balance and strength. They help counteract the effects of gravity on the elimination organs and stimulate the reproductive glands.
- I have also added breathing to the Rites. Optimal breathing offers significant benefits to our health and wellbeing and easily integrates into the daily practice of the Rites with only a little additional time. A number of clinical studies have proven that "how well you breathe literally dictates how long you live." T5T teaches you how to breathe slower, deeper, fuller, and with less tension. This includes how to breathe while performing the movements and our "Energy Breathing Technique", completed three times between each Rite.
Only rudimentary instructions were given in the original 1939 booklet, but with T5T, you can now learn from the experiences of thousands of students. T5T provides you with all the tips, secrets, modifications, common problems & solutions in depth. You can be sure you are doing the postures correctly and continue to practice them over the long term.
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