SCIENCE Oi BREATH. n 



upon the liver, stomach and other organs, which in con 

 nection with the rhythm of the lungs acts as a gentle mas- 

 sage of these organs and stimulates their actions, and 

 encourages normal functioning. Each inhalation aids in 

 this internal exercise, and assists in causing a normal cir- 

 culation to the organs of nutrition and elimination. IB 

 High or Mid Breathing the organs lose the benefit accru 

 ing from this internal massage. 



The Western world is paying much attention to Phys- 

 ical Culture just now, which is a good thing. But in their 

 enthusiasm they must not forget that the exercise of the 

 external muscles is not everything. The internal organs 

 also need exercise, and Nature's plan for this exercise is 

 proper breathing. The diaphragm is Nature's principal 

 instrument for this internal exercise. Its motion vibrates 

 the important organs of nutrition and elimination, an<?, 

 massages and kneads them at each inhalation and exhala- 

 tion, forcing blood into them, and then squeezing it out, 

 and imparting a general tone to the organs. Any organ 

 or part of the body which is not exercised gradually atro- 

 phies and refuses to function properly, and lack of the in- 

 ternal exercise afforded by the diaphragmatic action leads 

 to diseased organs. The Complete Breath gives the proper 

 motion to the diaphragm, as well as exercising the middle 

 and upper chest. It is indeed "complete" in its action. 



From the standpoint of Western physiology alone, 

 without reference to the Oriental philosophies and science, 

 this Yogi system of Complete Breathing is of vital impor- 

 tance to every man, woman and child who wishes to ac- 

 quire health and keep it. Its very simplicity keeps thou- 

 sands from seriously considering it, while they spend for- 

 tunes in seeking health through complicated and expensive 

 "systems." Health knocks at their door and they answer 

 not. Verily the stone which the builders reject is the real 

 cornerstone of the Temple or He ilth. 



