by Hamid Bey
- Breathing to absorb the Vital Force - An exercise for the Brain - For the Spine - For the Eyes - Strengthening the Coccyx (Root) Center - For Lung Expansion - Improving the Lungs and Chest Muscles - Strengthening the Knees - Strengthening the Abdomen - Tensing Exercise - For Spinal Cord - Reducing Exercises (Hips, Thighs, Waistline, Abdomen - Conclusion
This program is based on breath, exercise and concentration. These exercises can be of immense benefit for improving the tissues and organs of the body. They work quickly to restore correct physical proportions and a youthful appearence. The following vital force exercises are designed for more healthful living. All of the exercises given must be taken with concentration and the will to achive the results you desire. A weak will is like a worn-out rubber band, it cannot preform its function properly.
Exercise changes the shape of the cells by streching and relaxing them
This increases the rate of exchange of oxegyn and fresh nutrients entering
the cells and waste products leaving the cells. Exercise helps any part
of the body because it stimulates blood circulation. No exercise should
be preformed without the coordination of the breath. As oxygen is brought
to the cells of the body, their vitality is maintained. Food nutrients
and oxygen bring vitality into the system and mind-power does the same
as we concentrate on the tensions and relaxations of the exercise.
Unless otherwise noted, Breathing is done through the nose as much
as possible.
Inhale and hold the breath. Tense the neck and shoulders and at the same time squeeze your eyelids shut three times. Repeat the exercise four times in the morning and again in the evening.
Another forthe eyes (a) Lie flat on your back, inhale a full
breath. Look far to the right, then far to the left without turning the
head, tapping your temples rapidly with the heels of your open hands. Exhale.
(b) Inhale. With eyes open, roll eyes in a wide circle to the right, then
to the left, tapping your temples as in (a). Exhale. (c) Inhale. Look far
upward, then far downward, far to the right and far to the left, again
tapping the temples.
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Place a round stick about three feet long across the back, holding it ithe bend of the elbows. Press the stick forward with your elbows so that the cheast comes forward. Do this as hard as you can without hurting yourself. While in that position, inhale a full breath. Your lungs will then be filled with oxygen and the pressure being exherted on your rib cage will cause gradual lung expansion. Hold this position and breath in & out in short sniffs. Continue for one or two minutes while rotating the body from the hips.
Another for the lungs:Take an upright position, holding the stick as above. Inhale; Hold the breath. Bend to the left as far you can; then to the right as far as you can. Return to an upright position and exhale. Repeat several times.
Another for the lungs:Using the same stick as above, take an
upright position. Inhale and hold the breath while twisting the body from
the hips, first right to left; then left to right in a rather quick motion.
Return to the original position and exhale. Do this exercise several times.
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Lie flat on the floor, inhale a full breath and tense the entire body.
Exhale and relax. Repeat three times and then remain on the floor for ten
minutes, completely relaxed.
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Another for the Spinal Cord: Take the same position as the exercise
above. Inhale a full breath and hold it. Raise your legs together over
your head with out bending the knees, touching the floor with the toes
of both feet at the same time. Raise the legs and exhale. Repeat six times.
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For the Thighs: Lie flat on the floor, clasping hands in the
back of the head, elbows raised up in the air. Inhale a full breath and
hold it. Raise your left knee to touch the raised right elbow (Don't
raise the head or put strain on the neck), then raise the right knee
to touch the raised left elbow. Do this two times to each side, and repeat
the entire exercise six times.
Streching the thighs: Stand erect against a wall with the feet
spread about twelve inches apart. Place hands on hips. Bend forward and,
keeping the leg straight, touch the left knee with the head. Repeat six
times. Next, bend forward and touch the right knee with the head. Again,
keeping the leg straight. Repeat six times.
For the Waistline: Place heel of left foot on table, and hands
on hips. Bend head down to touch the left knee, without bending the knee.
Then twist the body to the side as far as possible, trying to touch the
right knee with the head; then return to the original position and bend
the head to the left knee again. Repeat with the other leg. Exhale while
bending down, inhale when returning to the original position.
For the Abdomen: Sit down on legs, knees on floor, and hands
on hips. Inhale a full breath and hold it. Bend backward, keeping knees
on floor and touch the floor with the head. Return with out removing hands
from hips. Repeat three times.
Nature's laws are just and unchangeable. If we take our health for granted,
then become sick, then we will appreciate our health and act accordingly.
We should give thanks to our body, when we go to bed, for the service it
has rendered our soul. You should respond attentively, to the needs and
care of your physical body, with healthy suggestions, proper breathing
and exercise.
You are an instrument of God and it is your duty to serve; therefore,
you must take care of yourself and maintain good health to the best of
your ability.
Reducing Exercises (Hips, Thighs, Waistline, Abdomen)
For the Hips: Lie flat on the floor, inhale a full breath and hold
it. Raise the legs and body to rest upon your shouldersand the back of
the head with the legs parallel to the floor. Place arms flat on the floor
above your head. Touch the right hand with the left foot, and the left
hand with the right foot alternately. Do three times each. Go back to the
original position and exhale. Repeat six times.
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Conclusion
If we are sedentary and do not exercise, there will not be enough energy
circulated to prevent cell fluid stagnation and to stimulate the removal
of the body's dead cells. Consequently, ill health will inevitably result.
The same condition occurs when we allow thoughts of fear, anger, worry,
hatred, intolerance and greed to inhabit our mind. If, or when this happens,
we have lost mental control of our bodiesbecause it was easier to follow
the demands of Nature. We have stepped out of the sunlight both physically
and spiritually. Nature is not to blame for our condition, for we are free
to think as we choose. Freedom should not be construed as being free to
disregard a principle, but rather free to conform to it.