Polarity Yoga for Health - Simple Stretches for All Ages

effects will vanish. It is the disturbed energy in its flow which causes pains and disease symptoms. The electromagnetic forces are out of balance and must be restored.

By suspending the weight of the body on its natural supports, the tension membranes are stretched in the upper or lower portion of the body and relief is obtained at once. And then if you add the attention current of faith to this exercise, which uses the mind energy by attention and interest in the work, the results are marvellous [marvelous]. A little enthusiasm and cheerfulness destroys the gloom and depression immediately. The mind must be employed with the exercise or posture, so it is interesting, instructive and constructive for us. Mere mechanical, disinterested motion is useless, lifeless and gets little result, except wear on the poor body.

By hanging the head, neck and chest on the shoulder supports, the Brachial plexus is released of pressure and breathing is improved at once. The Pranas flow by the neck tension release. And the trapezius muscle is stretched. The hip sockets and their supports carry the total body weight. Relaxing in the squatting position while rocking in different directions and at various angles will release much pelvic tension and gases in the bowels. A little motion will employ different sets of muscles in this neuter [neutral] posture. All our energy is freed to flow in this position, because it is nature's own design for creating a human being in the mother's womb. I illustrate this and give the whole Zodiac design in my books, based upon the four elements multiplied by the three Gunas (neuter [neutral], positive and negative), the three motions in all matter and space and energy fields.^[1] This is the one river, the etheric energy or the Tree of Life, which splits into four branches: the four elements of earth, water, fire and air.

NOTE: Some of the following postures and exercises are the same as or similar to those previously illustrated. However, a photo from a different angle can help clarify the posture. Also, many variations to each basic posture are possible, and some of those variations developed by Dr. Stone are depicted on the following pages.

The quickness and yet amazing effectiveness of these postures will be apparent only if they are tried regularly over a period of time. Once one is used to them and has achieved a comfortable routine, a full series can be done in less than five minutes.

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¹ See Book 1, Chart 5 and Book 4, Chart 10.