Health and Beauty: Breathing exercises (b / w photo)

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Health and Beauty: Breathing exercises (b / w photo)

6005106 Health and Beauty: Breathing exercises (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breathing exercises. Illustration for Every Womans Book of Health and Beauty (Amalgamated Press, c 1935). An interesting guide to how women can maximise their sex appeal.); © Look and Learn

Media ID 25899728

© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

Appeal Attractions Beauty Ideal Breathing Care Emancipated Exercise Exercises Exercising Guide Healthy Improvement Independence Lifestyle Physical Self Helf Years 1930 Years 30 Years Thirty 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 1933 34 Beauties Nineteen Thirties

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This print captures a moment in history when women were seeking ways to enhance their beauty and maximize their sex appeal. Taken by an English photographer in the 1930s, this image is part of a private collection that showcases health and beauty practices from that era. The photograph depicts a woman engaged in breathing exercises, which were believed to improve physical attractiveness and overall well-being. It was originally used as an illustration for Every Woman's Book of Health and Beauty, a guide aimed at helping women achieve their desired level of allure. In the early 20th century, notions of beauty were evolving, with women embracing independence and self-care. This image reflects the growing emphasis on physical fitness as an essential component of female attractiveness. The gym setting suggests that exercise was becoming more mainstream during this time period. As we look back on this historical snapshot, it serves as a reminder of how societal ideals have changed over time. While some may view these practices as outdated or restrictive today, they offer insight into the aspirations and values held by women in the 1930s. This photograph not only documents an era but also invites us to reflect on our own perceptions of beauty, health, and self-improvement throughout history.

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