# @cintiamars on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-07-14T10:55:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Cintia Mars (@cintiamars) — https://gondola.cc/cintiamars

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What is the difference between the yoga we practice in modern Western studios and ancient Tibetan yoga?

​Before looking at the mechanics, it is vital to ground this in a core Buddhist principle: there is no hierarchy of practice, nor any claim of superiority. Different methods suit different minds. If a practice works for you and brings you peace, it is a good and noble path.

​While Western yoga (rooted in classical Hatha) is beautifully structural using static postures (asana) for alignment and a quiet mind,Tibetan yoga (Trul Khor, or "magical movement") operates on an entirely different energetic blueprint. It is a highly active, dynamic practice targeting the subtle body: the tsa (channels), lung (winds/breath), and thigle (essences).

​Instead of holding static poses, Trul Khor uses swift, precise movements combined with strategic breath retention to guide vital energy through the central channel, clearing deep-seated emotional and physical blockages.

​I was privileged to learn this profound system directly from Dr. Alejandro Chaoul, who has dedicated his life to translating these lineages. Far from a simple fitness routine, it is anchored in ancient Tibetan Bön and Buddhist scriptures, like the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyu and the A-tri cycle, where it serves as a vital support for Dzogchen (the Great Perfection).

​It is using the body as an energetic laboratory to clear the dust from the mirror, allowing our natural, primordial awareness to spontaneously shine through. 

​#TibetanYoga #TrulKhor #TsaLung #Dzogchen

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tibetanyoga, trulkhor, dzogchen, tsalung

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