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that a 1982 Harvard study confirmed that Tibetan monks can raise their body temperature with their minds. Practitioners of g-tummo yoga demonstrated the ability to raise the temperature of different parts of their bodies through meditation alone.

Jun 2, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that a 1982 Harvard study confirmed that Tibetan monks can raise their body temperature with their minds. Practitioners of “g-tummo” yoga demonstrated the ability to raise the temperature of different parts of their bodies through meditation alone.

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