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Show Teacup TiraioTiqiwiflDffG Mloiro IhrG: Photos: Orlando from Three Lions It was bound to happen. t I 9 Barnard College in New York City is teaching students to relax, something that's become increasingly difficult in this age of anxiety. First the coeds relax one muscle, then another, until the whole student body is at rest. There is a moment's peace then a shrill bell sounds. Quick, girls! You have 10 minutes to make your next class and a surprise examination from a tension-ridde- n professor who plans to give you an assignment that will work you right through the week end! " 'A --a- 1111 - to fa m M. im L a mm ss I rrx i I DaIsv aha I 7" i I i i J " hat been nut n deer. Relaxation nroaram. however, is based on theory that what goes up (tensions from homework and soon the instructor has accomplished deliberately class and exams) should come down, in an academic way, of course. what most teachers regard as a nightmare: an entire. "Dw iL Picture of a proper Barnard, girl: prim, poised and completely relaxed. m-- i t raUv ikroa w """" ii s'.km,s r y i d Tffi I ; mimm 5 I Girls are taught that posture is another key to. easing tensions, and proper posture is maintained by building up back and abdomen. ; Seven stages of basic "droop" exercise are demonstrated en masse: first the wrists give up, then, in sequence, follow the elbows, neck, shoulders, and hips. Finally the whole student body rests. corrective exercise for uneven shoulders, caused by slouching on one In foot,; girls hang in varied positions. Family Weekly, September 28, 1958 27 |