April, 1012. 



KNOWLEDGE. 



a smarter and more upright carriage, a graceful 

 walk and increased power of the organs of digestion. 



.5. Hhavixi; Mt)vi-:Mi-:NTS exercise and develop 

 the arm and shoulder muscles. Thev include all 

 suspending (see Figure 167) and climbing exercises. 

 The\- also prevent and correct faulty positions of the 

 spine. 



Hv constantK- practising these two kinds of nio\'e- 

 ments the chest enlarges both lengthwise and in 

 br<-adth. It will be seen that the greatest atlcntion 



gracefully and easily. After doing the balance move- 

 ment the pupil is again readv for more specific work. 



.T. Shoi;i.i)i;k (see Figure 169), Back, AND Ni-.ck 

 .Mii\i;Mi-:N"rs strengthen the muscles of the back and 

 neck, thereby giving the head and upper part of the 

 body a more noble poise. They develop the brain, 

 and increase skill of hand. They are also used to 

 correct round shoulders and flat chest. 



(). AiiDoMiNAi, Movi'.MKNTS (see Figure 170) 

 art'ett till' (lii;istinn anil assimilation of food. Tlic\- 



FlGlKH i;4. InspiratiDii 



Kespir;iti)ry Exercises. 



is given to the development of the chest, for in order 

 to be strong we must breathe deeply and w ell. Oood 

 breathing power means health, strength, endurance 

 and longevity. This is why the Swedish metluxl 

 discards all movements which comjiress the chest. 



4. Balaxck Movements (sec Figure 168) come 

 after Heave movements because they equalise the 

 circulation which has been directed to the chest. 

 The pupil gets out of breath from climbing, and so 

 on, and the heart beats more quickly; so we give here 

 a movement which has a calming effect and lessens 

 the heart beat. 



Balance movements are general in effect, they do 

 not need much muscular effort, but they recjuire 

 concentration of mind. Their special effect is on 

 the nervous s\'stem, which the\- train and strengthen. 

 Balance movements cultivate co-ordination, gi\e 

 consciousness of power, and a reixiseful licaring ; 

 they teach correct poise, and enable the body to move 



have a good effect on both mind and body through 

 improved nutrition. TIk y dcNclop the waist muscles, 

 and thus give a trimness to the figure. They are 

 used to correct hollow back and protruding abdomen. 



7. Latf.kal Trunk MovRMKNTS{seeFigurel71) 

 consist of trunk rotation and sideway flexions. They 

 accentuate the effect of the abdominal movements. 

 They quicken the circulation of the large veins of 

 the trunk and promote the activity of the liver. 

 Thev strengthen the waist muscles and develop 

 ■' Nature's corset." Nature has given us muscles 

 with which to support the body in an upright 

 position. Exercise strengthens these muscles, corsets 

 weaken them. 



8. Jumping (see F'igures 172 and 173) and 

 Vaulting develop courage, presence of mind and 

 co-ordination. These exercises develop spring, and 

 from their widespread effect and bracing nature 

 exert an exhilarating influence on mind and body. 



