{"title":"Christopher S. Kilham","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher S. Kilham\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich traditions of health and wellness with a focus on natural healing practices and mindful living. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Five Tibetans\u003c\/em\u003e, guide readers through ancient exercises and holistic approaches to wellbeing that inspire balance and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving into herbal remedies and spiritual insights, Kilham’s books invite readers to deepen their understanding of alternative health philosophies. His accessible writing bridges the wisdom of Eastern traditions with modern perspectives, offering practical paths to physical and mental harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-five-tibetans-by-christopher-s-kilham-9781594774447","title":"The Five Tibetans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating in the Himalayas, the five yogic exercises known as the \u003cem\u003eFive Tibetans\u003c\/em\u003e take only a minimum of daily time and effort but dramatically increase physical strength, energy, and suppleness as well as mental acuity. Also called the Five Rites of Rejuvenation, these exercises were brought to the West in the early 20th century by a retired British army officer who learned them in a Tibetan lamasery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegular practice of these postures relieves muscle tension and nervous stress, improves digestion, strengthens the cardiovascular system, tunes and energises the chakras, and leads to deep relaxation and well-being. Enhancing the innate energetic power of the body and mind, these exercises provide a vehicle for enlivening the senses and harnessing energy for the purpose of self-transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1978, Christopher Kilham has taught these exercises to thousands of people seeking a healthier lifestyle. \u003cem\u003eThe Five Tibetans\u003c\/em\u003e has established itself as a classic among yoga practitioners and teachers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new edition, the author shares his own positive experiences from more than 30 years' devotion to the practice, even during his extensive worldwide travels, and explores the spiritual benefits of the \u003cem\u003eFive Tibetans\u003c\/em\u003e as well as the profound impact the practice has on health, longevity, and healthy ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvides illustrated instructions for the five yogic exercises known as the \u003cem\u003eFive Tibetans\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes a new chapter on the author's continued devotion to this daily practice, even during his extensive worldwide travels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplains how regular practice of these postures relieves muscle tension and nervous stress, improves digestion, strengthens the cardiovascular system, tunes and energises the chakras, and leads to deep relaxation and well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46553403850988,"sku":"9781594774447","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781594774447.jpg?v=1750070720"},{"product_id":"the-lotus-and-the-bud-by-christopher-s-kilham-9781620559406","title":"The Lotus and the Bud","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn in-depth guide to blending the practice of yoga with cannabis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus and the Bud\u003c\/em\u003e examines the physical, mental, spiritual, and energetic effects of cannabis and yoga, including their effects on the nervous system and chakras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt explains how yoga practice offers a way to tune the human nervous system and how, through the endocannabinoid system, cannabis harmonises a multitude of functions, from respiration to pain control, in ways that enhance yoga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also offers an illustrated sequence of cannabis-yoga asanas (postures) developed to awaken kundalini, open energy channels, accelerate healing, and unlock access to unbounded states of consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn India, both yoga and cannabis are considered gifts from the Hindu god Shiva. They are seen as twin currents of wisdom and enlightenment, allies for healing and consciousness expansion. As ethnobotanist and yogi Chris Kilham explains, when wisely and thoughtfully combined, cannabis and yoga offer profound benefits for body, mind, and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKilham examines the history and lore of both cannabis and yoga, with a special focus on the role of cannabis in Indian and Himalayan yoga traditions where it has been used for thousands of years. He investigates cannabis and yoga’s effects on the chakras and energy body and how they assist in opening energy channels and awakening kundalini energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe explains how yoga practice offers a way to tune the human nervous system and how, through the endocannabinoid system, cannabis harmonises a multitude of functions, from respiration to pain control, in ways that enhance yoga. 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