work to do. It is a joyous work. Man has an
instinctive desire for right exercise which will enable him to really
unfold his faculties and demonstrate his powers.

9. FREEDOM OF VITAL ORGANS

Lying as before, placing both hands flat upon the stomach, keeping
the body extended and expanded, breathing full and free, manipulate
in a circular, triple rhythm or backward and forward, in dual
rhythm, all the vital organs. The thumbs may be placed up under the
floating ribs.

This exercise is usually given first in Swedish medical gymnastics. It
is especially for the stomach, though it has a vital action upon the
liver and other organs. Such manipulations are beneficial to a dyspeptic
or to one suffering from congestion of the liver, or from constipation.
It is a very important exercise and stimulates all the parts so that
they will receive more benefit from the following exercises.

When any particular part, such as the stomach or liver, is found a
little tender or sore, special attention should be given to this spot.

10. FREEDOM OF THE TORSO

Preserving primary conditions, turn the hips vigorously as far as
possible one way and then the other.

This gives a vigorous twist through the centre of the body. It affects
the stomach, liver and all the vital organs, and if the chest is kept
expanded and a full breath is retained, it greatly affects the diaphragm
and action of the respiratory muscles.

These movements may be taken also with dual and with quadruple rhythm.
If done slowly and steadily, in true rhythm and sequence, they will
accomplish surprising results, and bring about a deep harmony. If there
is congestion the exercise should be performed twenty or twenty-five
times.

This exercise frees the torso and makes it flexible. It strengthens the
diaphragm and, obeying one of the fundamental laws, exercises the
central muscles of the body.

Do not give sudden jerks or sudden collapses, but steadily, definitely
and vigorously pivot the hip.

In many people, there are tendencies to congestion in the stomach, and
in the neck and throat. This rotary action tends to remove these
constrictions and to develop a certain flexibility in the whole torso.

11. FREEDOM OF NECK AND THROAT

Knead with both hands the whole throat and neck, moving every part
and eliminating any soreness or stiffness.

The night gown should be unbuttoned and the breast bare. The fingers
sho