Tips on Pistol Shooting

[tirpassion]

AGN,
I will be visiting Bombay to collect my FP sometime in May, i will meet you on the range.

Yo agn bhai, that is one of an occasion!!! Make the best of it!

best regards
tirpassion

[airgun_novice]

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[airgun_novice]

AGN,
I will be visiting Bombay to collect my FP sometime in May, i will meet you on the range.

Yo agn bhai, that is one of an occasion!!! Make the best of it!

best regards
tirpassion

You betcha !!!

[hvj1]

Dear Tirpassion,
Oh God! Not again, how embracing Actually, it is not intentional, nor is my mind on any other subject, its just that the 'R' is next to the 'T'. A slip of the finger rather than the tongue.

Figure 8s both sleeping and straight, done excruciating slowly, will improve the muscles of your shoulder to provide more lateral stability.

Dear Brihaji,
The pleasure and honor will be mine too.

Perhaps we can do a 'Tirpassion' in Mumbai, though I am afraid, I cannot stand the humidity, we mountain folks love the cool dry climes of good old Satara.

AGN,
Thanks, i will look around for Khadiwale, Mahanarayani Tail.

Regards to all.

[brihacharan]

hvj1 / agn,
> It would be a great idea to have an RV with hvj1 & the CMG at the 'Gallops' - I mention Gallops since the place has an old-world & regal charm about the place.
AGN to coordinate please
> BTW, in case you know some source in Pune, do try to get "Khadiwale" Narayani oil. It's more effective than the others. These days we also get the Narayani "ointment" like Moov. Once upon a time we used to get Khadiwale Narayani Oil from Madhavwadi Chawl near Dadar Station (E) but heard that "redevelopment" has taken place there - so no idea where that dealer shifted.
regs
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> If you remember there used to be a "Madhiwala Thel" very popular & effective for arthritis / joint -muscular pains etc. A chemist located in Tardeo used to sell good quantities as there was a large patronage of Dr. Madhiwala who was also a physiotherapist around that area.

> Personally I would suggest "Dhanvanthara Thailam" made by Kerala Arya Vaidhyasala - in fact for all massage treatment to allivate joint pains etc they use this particular oil. There is an outlet close to my house - incase you guys need it I can get it for you.
Briha

[airgun_novice]

Dear Brihji,
Kindly choose a good veggie restaurant for Guruji - he's pure veg now.
regs
A.

[brihacharan]

Dear Brihji,
Kindly choose a good veggie restaurant for Guruji - he's pure veg now.
regs
A.

Agn,
No probs - Golden Thali near Shoppers Stop (Amar Mahal) gives excellent Veg Guj / Rajastani cuisine - my family's favorite
BTW Gallops too gives good VEG dishes (Desi & Continental) where the ambience is more suited to our taste & disposition
(I can request the Manager Mr. Anthony to stir up some exotic Veg Menu) -
May be we could request our Master Chef Slinshot to rustle up some mouthwatering VEG Vituals for this ocassion.
We can convene at a Watering Hole closest to Slingshot's Pad & move on to his castle or Convene at Jewel of India at Worli. This serves both!
Where is hvj1 likely to be parked when in Mumbai - does he have a place / friend or hotel. If he is going to stay in a hotel then I can arrange to put him up at the Golf Club. Let me know asap.
Briha

[hvj1]

Brihaji , AGN
You people overwhelm me. Much as I would love to spend some quality time with you folks, it entirely depends on my friend who wishes to loan his FP, suddenly it seems that he has had a change of heart, due to some technical difficulties. We are trying to sort out the same.
Thank you Brihaji, for your offer at the Golf Club, I have stayed in Mumbai, Worli to be specific from 1981 to 1991. Whenever I do visit Bombay, then it is always at my sister's place. So yes Worli is very convenient. Secondly, I cannot risk, my food being cooked in a Mixed fare restaurant. Inadvertently, if some thing non veg is mixed in the veg dish, then I may have some problems. This has nothing to do with medical reasons, it has to do with the spiritual.
I will be letting you know,well in advance of my plans.
Thanks again.
Best Regards

[hvj1]

Diary:

1. Resumed windmill exercises.
Bio feedback training is perceptibly making a difference. I do it at least once a day.
2. 10 pushup and stretching.
3. Took a gap in the walk - interval training.

[brihacharan]

Brihaji , AGN
You people overwhelm me. Much as I would love to spend some quality time with you folks, it entirely depends on my friend who wishes to loan his FP, suddenly it seems that he has had a change of heart, due to some technical difficulties. We are trying to sort out the same.
Thank you Brihaji, for your offer at the Golf Club, I have stayed in Mumbai, Worli to be specific from 1981 to 1991. Whenever I do visit Bombay, then it is always at my sister's place. So yes Worli is very convenient. Secondly, I cannot risk, my food being cooked in a Mixed fare restaurant. Inadvertently, if some thing non veg is mixed in the veg dish, then I may have some problems. This has nothing to do with medical reasons, it has to do with the spiritual.
I will be letting you know,well in advance of my plans.
Thanks again.
Best Regards

hvj1,
> Just land in Mumbai & let us know -
> It's our responsibility to ensure that you enjoy a Good Satvik Sahakari Bhojan & give us the opportunity to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
> Agn stay tuned
Briha

[brihacharan]

Hi Guys
(All Competition AP Shooters)

> While researching on the subject "Ideal Grip for AP Shooting" in Competition I came across this 16 page wisdom... which I append herewith...

Triggering technique – AIRPISTOL MEN
www.45acp.be/3tech/.../Homework%20Serge%20OTTEVAERE.pdf

If properly executed by the shooter, all these elements are to be used when assuming a good grip on an air pistol.
The training of the triggering technique must happen prior to the competition.

> I sincerely hope it'll be of good use for all those aspiring to be good competitive Air Pistol Shooters.
Best wishes
Briha

[airgun_novice]

Dear hvj1 guruji,
Can you please elaborate upon bio-feedback training for our clarification ?
regs
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[brihacharan]

Dear hvj1 guruji,
Can you please elaborate upon bio-feedback training for our clarification ?
regs
A.

Hi AGN,
> Just as luck would have it I recalled some 'Gyan' I acquired by default while undergoing training in Chemical Pathology at the Fleming Institute UK way back in the mid-sixties!!!! Here goes.....

WHAT IS BIOFEEDBACK?
Simply put, biofeedback is a means for gaining control of our body processes to increase relaxation, relieve pain, and develop healthier, more comfortable life patterns.

Biofeedback gives us information about ourselves by means of external instruments. Using a thermometer to take our temperature is a common kind of biofeedback. Biofeedback training familiarizes us with the activity in our various body systems so we may learn to control this activity to relieve stress and improve health.

Trying to change physiological activity without biofeedback is like playing darts while blindfolded - we can't see whether we are hitting the mark or not. Biofeedback lets us know precisely when we are changing our physiologies in the desired direction.

Remember biofeedback is not a treatment but an educational process for learning specialized mind/body skills. Learning to recognize physiological responses and alter them is not unlike learning how to play the piano or tennis - it requires practice. Through practice we become familiar with our own unique psycho-physiological patterns and responses to stress, and learn to control them rather than having them to control us.

WHY DO WE NEED BIOFEEDBACK?

1.When we are confronted with different stressful situations - anything from a sudden stop in traffic to being interviewed for a job - our bodies respond in much the same way, with the "fight or flight response." We automatically prepare either to fight the stress or run from it: Our heart rate increases, muscles tense, breathing becomes shallow, we start to sweat, our minds race, etc.

2.Throughout our lives, as we confront the various types of stress that occur every day, we respond by constantly tensing and relaxing. Eventually, after each instance of tensing, we cease to return to our original level of physiological relaxation.

3.Thus, through the years we establish a stair-step pattern. In so doing, we lose familiarity with deeper levels of relaxation and get used to greater levels of tension as the norm. This habituation to unnecessary physiological activity has a wearing effect and can cause such conditions as high blood pressure, headaches, digestive problems, and other illnesses.

BIOFEEDBACK MODALITIES

Many physiological processes can be monitored for biofeedback applications. Some of the more common ones are:

•Body Temperature –
Measured by thermometer – pre & post activity to gauge any abnormal fluctuations.

•Muscle Activity
Measured (by the Electro-Myo-Graph) to detect the electrical activity, occurring within certain muscles, typically the shoulder area and jaw & scalp muscles. Muscle tension indicates stress for example. It is common for people to react to the stress of anger by clenching their teeth and generally tensing up.

•Basal Skin Response (BSR)
It’s a measure of Eccrine (Sweat) gland activity. Most people are familiar with having cold, clammy hands under stressful circumstances, such as meeting new people or having to perform before an audience.

•Heart Rate:
Heart rate is measured in beats per minute. Faster heart rates are often caused by stress; our hearts may race and pound when we are afraid. Other kinds of stress, such as depression, may result in lower heart rates. The goal is to achieve a heart rate between 56 and 66 beats per minute.

•Respiration:
Respiration is measured in breaths per minute, typically by a strain gauge worn around the stomach. Respiration becomes faster, shallower, and uneven when we are stressed, for example, when we gasp in surprise or feel short of breath when frightened. It is not unusual for people to have a breath rate of between 16 and 30 breaths per minute prior to training. The goal is to reduce breath rate to 6 to 12 breaths per minute, and to establish a healthy breathing pattern.

Besides these ECG / Brain Scan are also conducted to establish the behavioral pattern / abnormalities that occur due to stress, strain, anxiety, fear etc.

Thus, biofeedback training has long-range implications that go beyond the notion of "Fixing What Ails You." While the training is beneficial for a wide range of complaints and provides relief from many conditions in a gentle and completely noninvasive way, it inevitably provides more than that.

It awakens the realization that we have the power to make lasting changes in our bodies and minds, and the accompanying opportunity to direct these changes for life-enhancing benefits.

BTW - I've just scratched the surface - there's much more to it than meets the eye
Briha

[hvj1]

AGN
Kindly read the mental training thread.. in it I have discussed how to relax in shav asan.
After achieving a deep state of relaxation, you tell yourself that the affected part of your body is getting cured. You can use several imagery exercises, for example:
1. I imagine that a wave of feeling, engulfing my shoulder, starts flowing down from shoulder, biceps, elbow, forearms, carpels through the tips of my fingers flowing beyond into a salt water bucket ot into the ground. This last bit is important becuase you need to be 'earthed'. That is the earth or a salt water bucket absorbs the negativity flowing out of the affected arm.

2. Repeat this exercise, as many times as possible, till the pain goes away.

3. BELIEF, is the key to healing.

Finally, Regarding my FP, I guess my friend has developed cold feet. I will have to look around for an FP now. It is not a setback. I believe something good will come out of this development. Friends I am posting in the classified also. Request all of you, reading TOPS, to kindly look out for a decent Free Pistol for me. Obviously, I will have to buy it, provided the condition is good and the price is correct.
Regards

[airgun_novice]

Dear Brihji/ Guruji et al,

My current respiration & heart rates (under normal circumstances) are: 7/minute and 70/minute respectively. With some amount of slow and deep breathing and sinking into Zero for a moment or two, I am able to lower my blood pressure towards normalcy whenever it shoots up. Of course, one Modlib-10 daily and a 5-mukhi rudrax-mala also support.

Now wrt pain washout -> How does one do the "grounding" by doing the shavasan in modern apartments where the flooring is of glass (ceramics) ? Alternately, the feet can be immersed in salt water but that would have to be done sitting on a chair - so does one still accrue the benefits of shavasan sitting that way ?


Dear Dev/ MODS,
Is it possible to merge Brihji's recent thread on mental toughness with this one ?

regs
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