14. Same position, flex and thrust the limbs downward alternately.
15. Kneel face downward, gradually raise the hips until the whole weight rests upon the shoulders. Remain in this position for five minutes. This is invaluable for prolapsus and retroversion, and should be resorted to several times a day. One may get the position more readily by sliding off from a bed or lounge head first; relatively, standing on one’s head.
16. Lie face downward on two stools, 18 to 24 inches apart, resting the knees upon one and the shoulders upon the other, five minutes.
17. Same position; have an assistant knead the bowels by gentle pressure with clenched fists five minutes.
18. Same position, elevating hips five times.
The last three are quite severe, but if there is strength to adopt them, they are valuable in retroversion of the womb.
If there is no pelvic inflammation, and it is required to aid digestion and develop the muscles of trunk, the following are invaluable:
19. Sit upon a stool, feet firmly upon the floor, hands upon sides, hips firm; sway body from side to side as far as possible.
20. Same position, hands clasped over the head; sway body backward and forward.
21. Same position; combine Nos. [19] and [20] in a twisting motion of the body. The effect of the three last can be varied by holding one or both hands perpendicularly over the head.