Hanuman Power: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Strength Traditions of India by marcus quijas

Author:marcus quijas [quijas, marcus]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2016-05-30T04:00:00+00:00

HOW TO IMPLEMENT SWINGING EXERCISES INTO YOUR TRAINING When I encountered many of the strongest Gada and Jori swingers, they did not seem overly impressive. Some were big others slight but none would have what you would call a body builder physique. To be honest if you met them in the street you would not even think they really even trained! However when they took hold of a Gada, Jori or dumbbells they could do very heavy swings for very high repetitions. These were objects that felt impossible to budge let alone swing.

These unassuming guys could do things that just seemed beyond comprehension. Asking about this many commented that the “power came form within” or was “internal power”. Some commented that trying to build excess muscle was of little practical use. Looks are not considered important, what is more important is the stamina, strength and power. Basically a premium is placed on athletic quality rather than the physique. Many of the wrestlers and competition swingers made a point of this, saying that a string body can do more work to help provide for the family and its needs. By this I do not mean just physical labour but also performing mental tasks. Several Pahlavans I talked to worked in computing, one was even a lawyer. They all said that training at the Akhara and building their internal energy reserves game them more energy for their everyday activities.

The wrestlers and Pahlavans aim is not to train the biceps, triceps to appear big and imposing but to be strong and healthy both outside and inside. Many noted that those who went to more western style gyms to work on their muscles may look good but were not strong both physically and mentally. These gym trainers had no soul or devotion to their training and so had only shallow results.

The concept of inner strength and power was continually referenced which is why I make such a point of it here. This is achieved through maintenance of a calm and peaceful mind during exercise is also important to get best results. By staying focused and at peace, energy is not wasted and exercise can be approached in the correct manner. This is accomplished through proper mindset, breathing and technique.

Another point they made was that training came from the heart. By this I mean devotion to both Hanuman and their family. To be a good person and to act accordingly. Each exercise is approached in this manner. The wrestlers believe that this will help make them stronger and able to perform better in the exercise. By using the energy from within or internal power, they are able to perform better in physical tasks.

The wrestlers and Pahlavans believe that they are strong through overcoming gravity and other forces. Not only must the weight be moved but the various angles, speed, vectors and gravity itself applied to the body and the implement help to create enormous strength throughout the body.

To the Pahlavans and wrestlers strength is not just a physical feature.

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