Andy62
07-04-2010, 10:08 PM
Yoga DVR type exercises are 5,000 year old
"The oldest muscle-building Indian 'Dhandal and Bhasky' exercises differ from western gymnastics primarily in that they do not consist of thoughtless repetitions but of exercises performed with great interest....we use our imaginations to send vital force to various parts of the body, persistently developing strength, and if we watch our muscles during the exercise or watch them on a mirror , we will soon build a body so beautiful that even athletes will admire it...all we need is a mirror and fifteen minutes a day. With the system of slow motion exercise, which prescribes no stultifying gymnastics but consists of movements like a game, combined with strong mental concentration, powerful muscles are developed in a very short time."................. Why is it necessary to have a full length mirror for these exercises? This is actually a concession for the benefit of occidentals who are practicing at home. Indians practice these 'Dhandal and Bhasky' exercises simultaneously with their Guru [master]. While concentating, the pupils can watch the magnificent interplay of muscles in the master's beautiful, symmetrical body. The subconscious mind registers the picture of the master's perfect body which attained it's beautiful build through exercises just such as these.....As this is not always possible in the occident, a mirror is an excellent substitute."
"Yoga And Health"
"The oldest muscle-building Indian 'Dhandal and Bhasky' exercises differ from western gymnastics primarily in that they do not consist of thoughtless repetitions but of exercises performed with great interest....we use our imaginations to send vital force to various parts of the body, persistently developing strength, and if we watch our muscles during the exercise or watch them on a mirror , we will soon build a body so beautiful that even athletes will admire it...all we need is a mirror and fifteen minutes a day. With the system of slow motion exercise, which prescribes no stultifying gymnastics but consists of movements like a game, combined with strong mental concentration, powerful muscles are developed in a very short time."................. Why is it necessary to have a full length mirror for these exercises? This is actually a concession for the benefit of occidentals who are practicing at home. Indians practice these 'Dhandal and Bhasky' exercises simultaneously with their Guru [master]. While concentating, the pupils can watch the magnificent interplay of muscles in the master's beautiful, symmetrical body. The subconscious mind registers the picture of the master's perfect body which attained it's beautiful build through exercises just such as these.....As this is not always possible in the occident, a mirror is an excellent substitute."
"Yoga And Health"