Tibetan Yoga
Known as Tsalung Trulkhor, Tibetan yoga is divided into two main parts: the preliminaries and the actual practice.
The Preliminaries: Archêus offers a unique opportunity to actively participate in authentic Tibetan practices such as the Five Elements, Lu Jong, and Nejang, providing you with a firsthand experience of these transformative techniques. Preliminary exercises are especially beneficial for overall well-being and can be used to address specific ailments, ideally as a preventive measure. The preliminaries are accessible to everyone, irrespective of their physical condition or the challenges they may be encountering.
The Tibetan Practice of the 5 Elements
The practice of the 5 elements in Tibetan culture is an essential component of the teachings of Lu Jong. It encompasses various activities such as movements, massage practices, relaxation positions, and meditation, all focused on the exploration and connection with the 5 elements. These five elements exist in the external world and together they comprise our physical and energetic being. Maintaining balance is crucial for cultivating our inner well-being and achieving harmony with the external world.
Lu Jong
Lu Jong, which has existed for 8000 years, is considered the oldest movement discipline in Asia. At Archêus, certified teachers, who have undergone both practical and theoretical training, including the foundations of Tibetan medicine, instruct the practice of Lu Jong. This ancient practice consists of 21 movements that were transmitted by Tulku Lobsang. The specific movements of Lu Jong help to achieve a harmonious balance between the body’s fluids and vital elements. The majority of these movements primarily target the spine, involving extension, flexion, and twisting. In Tibetan medicine, the spine is considered the energetic center of the body. If it becomes imbalanced, it can affect all the body’s systems. Performing Lu Jong movements on the vertebrae helps redistribute energy through the body’s channels, revitalizing them. By reestablishing connections in the channels, Lu Jong facilitates the unhindered flow of energy, promoting balance in internal energies, opening the body’s pathways, and inducing a state of relaxation in the mind.
Nejang
One aspect of Lu Jong involves Nejang, a form of Tibetan medical yoga that doctors and patients use to restore and rebalance the body’s internal healing energy. The term ‘Nejang’ refers to the process of purifying the energy centers within the body. This technique, originally introduced by Butön Rinchen Drup in his teachings on Kalachakra, is an essential component of the preliminary practice of Lu Jong. Lu Jong is a well-known Tibetan yoga system, also referred to as Tsalung Trulkhor. These 24 exercises are simple yet highly effective, promoting general well-being and aiding in the treatment of specific disorders. Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, a Tibetan physician, graciously shared the invaluable medical practice of Nejang Yoga, making it accessible to a diverse range of individuals, irrespective of age or physical condition.
TIBETAN YOGA - WORKSHOPS
- Intensive online workshops offered during school holiday periods.
- Group classes accessible to everyone regardless of your physical condition.
- 2h/Day/1 Week/
- 8 Participants per group