Hakeem Alexander

(Exercising Your Mind) In
order to conduct the most safe and effective exercises possible, I have
utilized a Quantum-Hypnosis (QH) Modality for successful and confident
procedure. The QH Modality here used is a mnemonic device, as are most
QH Modes, based on acronyms and acrostics.

This particular one utilizes
the first 9-letters of the Alphabet. I looked for and found a most
elegant and excellent set of variables with which to guide my
Self-Certified Private Practice (SCPP) concerning Exercise Physiology.
Although there are many points to consider, these foundations may be
used to carefully construct a most workable framework to successfully
build any fitness program upon.

Use the Mantra or word-list A
through I, to get results as I do consistently. This is a method for
optimizing and integrating several different disciplines and activities
in a simple format. This consists of my basic thought process, regarding
the subject of proper structural alignment and posture for fitness,
martial arts, meditation and general health.

In order for the
Integration of healthy galvanism or metabolism, you must move with a
Deliberate Energetic Flow that proceeds from Concentrating on Breathing
and Alignment.

ABC of this word-list is a supplement that I use
to structure and assess the safety and other qualities of any tactical
movement or exercise.

Concentrating on specific Breathing
patterns and Alignment positions, in a uniform manner, will render
results consistent with those parameters of Alignment and Breathing that
are Concentrated upon. You may know exactly your results by taking the
time to simply write about these specifics in some type of journal,
during and after careful subjective observation. It follows that when
you alter this uniformity in process, you will change the result.

Simply
studying the definitions of the words in this “list” from a few good
dictionaries, has certainly been a practical enhancement when
practicing and applying techniques or movements. This is why vocabulary is so
tantamount in school for every subject or specialty you encounter.

Alignment, Breathing and Concentration, are the Foundations that guide my activities through a Deliberate, Energetic Flow; which results in Galvanic Health Integration. The following may be used as a Mantra.

A-B-C.
Alignment
Breathing
Concentration.

Concentrate on Breathing and Alignment. This will produce:

D-E-F
Deliberate,
Energetic
Flow.

Which results in:

G-H-I
Galvanic
Health
Integration

Mantra end. Repeat (X) times.

When
you focus on these foundations of Alignment, Breathing and
Concentration, your fitness or other exercise programs are sure to be
effective, and most importantly, safe. All activities that I currently
pursue are structured on this framework with fantastic results. These
activities include, Boxing, Wrestling, Capoeira, Yoga, Pilates and
others.

Alignment pertains to the position of the head,
neck and spine and other limbs and joints. “Proper” positioning is
relative to the goal of the exercise, and movements must be calculated
according to that premise. The Alignment, or mis-alignment of your body
may also significantly effect the manner in which you breathe.

Breathing
is also relative. A good guideline however is to do it deeply and
often, as it is vital even when not training. Think of a tube of
toothpaste, when “properly” squeezed and rolled up from the bottom, the
paste exits the tube from its mouth if the cap is off. Likewise, when
your body folds, or is otherwise curling up, as in an abdominal crunch
or when bending over to touch your toes, you would usually breath
outward from nose or mouth, to avoid over-pressurizing the
internal-organ system located in your thorax or torso. Breathing, in
turn, greatly effects your ability to Concentrate.

Concentration
is vital to many activities for more than safety. -Start a car, somehow
wedge the gas down, and put it in drive in an open area without a
driver or other controls. You many not catch the car if you tried and it
most likely will crash or run into a ditch. To “get somewhere” or
achieve something specific, you must concentrate or drive the vehicle
which is your body, to its destination.

Deliberate, Energetic Flow
is the direct product of Concentrating on specific Breathing and
Alignment patterns. In other words, the ABCs produce an intentional
direction and frequency to your physical activity.

Galvanic Health Integration
is the electrical, metabolic, and caloric energy naturally stimulated
through these exercises, leading to enhanced ability to “do work”
efficiently within your physical system, thermodynamically.

Once
again; when you Concentrate on your Breathing and Alignment, your
workout will proceed as a Deliberate Energetic Flow, and result in
Galvanic Health Integration when practiced consistently over time.
Change your Foundations and change your results.

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