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Simplified Physical Exercises:

To maintain the body healthily one has to do some simple exercises. The great Philosopher VETHATHRI MAHARISHI has devised an easy method of exercises under the name SIMPILIFIED PHYSICAL EXERCISES. This has nine types which are given as:

1. Hand exercises

2. Leg exercises

3. Neuro-Muscular Breathing exercises

4. Eye exercises

5. Kabalapathi (Skull cleansing exercise)

6. Makarasana

7. Massage

8. Acupressure

9. Relaxation

 

Guidelines on Exercises:

The exercises can be practiced by anyone above the age of eight. The exercises should always be done slowly and methodically but without any jerk. Straining by any sort should be avoided. The exercises should be practiced in the morning on empty stomach. If they are practiced in the evening only after four hours of taking solid food or half hour after liquid food, coffee or tea. After doing the exercises, a few sips of water should be taken. Any other type of food, solid or liquid, can be taken fifteen minutes after the exercises. Those who suffer from aliments such as hernia or heart problems should practice the exercises only after consulting a Trainer, who has taken training in ‘Simplified Kundalini Yoga’. The practitioner will not sweat while doing these exercises. Through out these exercises, the practitioner should endeavor to concentrate on the movements of the body. It is, therefore, suggested that the eyes should be closed while doing the exercises except for

1. The whole eye exercises.

2. The posture and movements - No.6 of hand exercises and

3. The posture and movements - No.7 of part B of Makarasana

All the exercises can be completed in 30 minutes. Those who have undergone some surgery can continue the exercises, only after 3 months. Those suffering from hernia, heart problems, high blood pressure and ear related problems need not do ‘Kapalapathi’ exercises. But they can do all the other exercises.

 

Guidelines to Women:

Women should not practice these exercises during the days of their menstrual period, i.e., 3 to 5 days. Pregnant women (after two months of pregnancy) can only do postures 3 to 7 in Neuro-Muscular breathing exercises and the part A of Makarasana until delivery. Other exercises may be practiced again three months after delivery, provided the health is normal. But remember always that Health Is Wealth.