A FEW HINTS ON
HOW TO TAKE A SESSION ON B.P.EXERCIES

1.         First of all, say a few words about 6 exercises suggested by B.P. while doing so include the following points also:

a)         They cover all parts of body

b)         They are very slow moving exercises (as slow as possible) synchronizing with deep breathing.

c)         It is a continuous process of inhaling and exhaling with a short pause in between.

d)         Do the exercise taking individuals own time (and not like mass P.L)

2.         Sequence of Instruction for each exercise:

a)         Give a pukka demonstration of exercise using proper word of commands without any explanation (vide item 3 below)

b)         Explain:

(i)         About the position of leg, hand and body

(ii)        For which part of the body the exercise is meant and it’s meaning as given in Scouting for Boys.

c)         Demonstration with explanation

d)         Clear doubts, if any.

e)         Ask the "Course " to do it as suggested in 1(b), (e) & (d)

f)         Give corrections (The instructor should not do the exercise along with the participants) and remind participants to do as slowly as possible taking their own time.

3          Word of commands for demonstration:

English                                                           

a)         Commands is for me

b)         Attention

c)         (E.g.) No. 2 exercise position ready

d)         Exercise begin

e)         Course-halt (comes to original position i.e. as in 3  above)

f)         Course rest

4.        While giving commands for the participants to use the words of command 3 (b) to (f). On the word of command 'Course - halt participants may complete the exercise taking their own time. The give the command (course - rest).

NOTE: Please remember that while taking a practical session, especially P.T. and Drill, it is essential that talk should be minimum.

            Before taking session read thoroughly the explanation given by B.P. in Campfire Yarn No. 17 of Scouting for Boys.

            Before starting exercise in a course it is better to warm up by running one or two rounds for one or two minutes and set the course in proper formatting (Half circle, patrol formation, in therefore fours with double arm length in between the two persons) and turn them to half / turn or half right turn, according to convenience.

            For daily exercise,

only about 10 minutes are needed for all the six exercises. It should form part of daily life.