Growing Straight: A New System of Physical Education with Mental Control |
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... Inhale first and then make the move . It is advisable to take a full breath once or twice between exercises . The ... hold , and to exhale , without jerking or forcing the breath or the respiratory organs , is the normal way to breathe . Upon ...
... Inhale first and then make the move . It is advisable to take a full breath once or twice between exercises . The ... hold , and to exhale , without jerking or forcing the breath or the respiratory organs , is the normal way to breathe . Upon ...
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... Inhale and hold . Lift the legs in an arc and when perpendicular to the body lift the body also until resting on the shoulders . Brace with the arms and hands on the floor . When perfectly steady , stretch up with the feet and toes ...
... Inhale and hold . Lift the legs in an arc and when perpendicular to the body lift the body also until resting on the shoulders . Brace with the arms and hands on the floor . When perfectly steady , stretch up with the feet and toes ...
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... Inhale as you reach up to grasp the pole with your hands . Get a firm hold , then completely relax the entire body , allowing it to hang perfectly limp . Twist from side to side , turning as far as you can . Exhale and stand . When ...
... Inhale as you reach up to grasp the pole with your hands . Get a firm hold , then completely relax the entire body , allowing it to hang perfectly limp . Twist from side to side , turning as far as you can . Exhale and stand . When ...
Contents
PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS | 41 |
POSTURE AND CARRIAGE | 48 |
How INDIANS USE THEIR MUSCLES | 65 |
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abdomen action Alternate arms at sides Assume the correct back to position backward Balance the weight bend Breathe rhythmically CALIFORNIA LIBRARY chest circle coccyx correct sitting posture correct standing posture Count four Count six counting three develop diaphragm emotions entire body Exhale slowly feel feet FIGURE fingers flexed force front full breath graceful hands at sides head heels hip joints hold the breath Indian system Inhale and hold keep the spine kick left foot left hand left leg Lift the right lungs mental control mind motion movement natural neck obliquely palms perfect physical poise practice pull Relax and inhale Repeat four Resume position rhythm right arm right foot right leg rotating shoulder joint straight strain strength strengthen the muscles Swing the arms Swing the right swinging rhythm tendon Achilles thigh muscles thoughts toes torso twisting UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA vertebræ walking waltz music weight placement wrists leading