so show a great improvement. Time yourself
with a watch if you wish to note your progress.

(2) LUNG CELL STIMULATION.

This exercise is designed to stimulate the air cells in the lungs, but
beginners must not overdo it, and in no case should it be indulged in
too vigorously. Some may find a slight dizziness resulting from the
first few trials, in which case let them walk around a little and
discontinue the exercise for a while.

(1) Stand erect, with hands at sides.

(2) Breathe in very slowly and gradually.

(3) While inhaling, gently tap the chest with the finger
tips, constantly changing position.

(4) When the lungs are filled, retain the breath and pat the
chest with the palms of the hands.

(5) Practice the Cleansing Breath.

This exercise is very bracing and stimulating to the whole body, and
is a well-known Yogi practice. Many of the air cells of the lungs
become inactive by reason of incomplete breathing, and often become
almost atrophied. One who has practiced imperfect breathing for years
will find it not so easy to stimulate all these ill-used air cells
into activity all at once by the Complete Breath, but this exercise
will do much toward bringing about the desired result, and is worth
study and practice.

(3) RIB STRETCHING.

We have explained that the ribs are fastened by cartilages, which
admit of considerable expansion. In proper breathing, the ribs play an
important part, and it is well to occasionally give them a little
special exercise in order to preserve their elasticity. Standing or
sitting in unnatural positions, to which many of the Western people
are addicted, is apt to render the ribs more or less stiff and
inelastic, and this exercise will do much to overcome same.

(1) Stand erect.

(2) Place the hands one on each side of the body, as high up
under the armpits as convenient, the thumbs reaching toward
the back, the palms on the side of the chest and the fingers
to the front over the breast.

(3) Inhale a Complete Breath.

(4) Retain the air for a short time.

(5) Then gently squeeze the sides, at the same time slowly
exhaling.

(6) Practice the cleansing breath.

Use moderation in this exercise and do not overdo its

(4) CHEST EXPANSION.

The chest is quite apt to be contracted from bending over one's work,
etc. This exercise is very good for the purpose of restoring natural
condi