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Chapter XXVI: The Yogi Bath.1933
Following either the wash-down or the tubbing, one should rub the
hands vigorously over the body several times. There is something in the
human hands which cannot be duplicated by a cloth or towel. Try it for
yourself. Leave a little moisture on the surface of the skin, and then get into
your underclothes at once, and you will be surprised at the peculiar glow
which will come over you. Instead of the water making you feel chilly you will
experience a peculiar feeling of warmth on all parts of the body covered by
the clothing, under which a little moisture has been left on the skin. In case
of either wash-down or tubbing, follow the wash or bath with the following
exercise, after the underclothing has been put on:
Concluding Exercise. (1) Stand erect; stretch out arms straight in front of
you, on the level of the shoulders, with fists clenched and touching each
other; swing back the fists until the arms stand out straight, sideways, from
the shoulders (or still a little farther back if they will go there easily without
forcing), this stretches the upper part of the chest; repeat several times and
then rest a moment. (2) Resume the closing position of 1, the arms straight
out, sideways, from the shoulders; the arms still extending from the sides, on
a level with the shoulders, swing the fists around in circles, from the front to
the back—then reverse, and swing from the back to the front—then vary it
by rotating them alternately, like the arms of a windmill; repeat several times.
(3) Stand erect, raise the hands over the head; hands open, and thumbs
touching; then without bending the knees try to touch the floor with the
tips of the fingers—if you are unable to do this, do the best you can; return
to first position. (4) Raise yourself on the balls of your feet, or your toejoints,
several times, with sort of a springy motion. (5) Standing, place your
feet about two feet apart, then sink slowly to a squatting position, for a
moment, then resume original position. Repeat several times. (6) Repeat No.
1, several times. (7) Finish with the Cleansing Breath.
This exercise is not nearly as complicated as it appears at first reading. It is
really a combination of five exercises, all of which are very simple and easily
performed. Study and practice each section of the exercise, before you take