Re: Kilham vs Kelder

>>1) I learned from the Kilham book (cross-referenced with various intenet pictures to clarify positions (and as men in too small swimming trunks don't really ring my bell LOL)). He places a lot of emphasis on breathing between exercises and 5minutes eyes shut stuff afterwards - which having read online Kelder's book, he doesn't. Anyone tried both methods for a period of time and found any difference? <<
I think Kilham focuses too much on breathing, and Kelder not enough...I find a happy medium, by breathing mainly through my nose for each rite, and out through my mouth, and time the breathing with the stroke. While the Kilham breathing before and after rites is gone, I do make sure I am rested in between and can actually focus on each rite...and take a good breath before...

>> 2) Rite 3 - I have a real tendency to strain knee ligaments (messed up knees as context). The only thing I find that helps is to think of slightly pushing knees forwards when bending backwards to reduce pressure... Any other tips? <<

Make sure you have your hands slightly behind your hips this will add support and also keep you from straining your lower back...

>> Any of you done any research into where it all comes from? I think its more difficult to practice something like this in isolation from a living tradition with masters and a culture etc. Eg I also do Tai Chi - but there it's much easier to get a feeling of importance and value of doing so. <<
I wish I had more of a basis for where these originated, but I just know that I feel better if I do them, so I do them...LOL

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