Show Photos: Orlando from Three Lions I i t was bound to happen 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! h a 1 A V "I1"— -- Jf v If ft11 If Jill " 1(1) O Picture of a proper Barnard girl: prim poised and completely relaxed 17 i " has been put to sleep Relaxation program however is based relax two relax three "By the numbers! Relax one and soon the instructor has accomplished— deliberately— on theory that what goes up (tensions from homework what most teachers regard as a nightmare: an entire class and exams) should come down in an academic way of course 1 t' "' Jk f jHl " Girls are taught that posture is another key to easing tensions and proper posture is maintained by building up back and abdomen """ """" ''"l'IIQjl7W''i:lfgWll'll'IIWll'1 1 IIMMMMMMWMrgriBMMlUIUt'lIM" 1P ' - - MW— MMMMMWMMHMM— II - 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 "' ' V ° " "— un m Pel II wmor-- nii corrective exercise for uneven shoulders caused by slouching on one foot girls hang in varied positions an mi In Family Weekly September 28 1955 27 |