epared himself by yoga methods for the bout and he won... In Hindu fashion Nova receives yogi instruction sitting at the feet of his teacher, Dr. Bernard, who is known under the name "Oom the Omnipotent. The disciple sits in the "Vajrasana" position, while he master assumes the "Yogasa" position. Here Nova is learning to control his stomach muscles, control of all muscles is essential before a disciple can work toward his spiritual end getting in touch with reality through concentration. Miraculous cures are ascribed to Dr. Bernard's methods. May 1, 1953. (Photo by Karger, Pix Publishing Inc.)

epared himself by yoga methods for the bout and he won... In Hindu fashion Nova receives yogi instruction sitting at the feet of his teacher, Dr. Bernard, who is known under the name "Oom the Omnipotent. The disciple sits in the "Vajrasana" position, while he master assumes the "Yogasa" position. Here Nova is learning to control his stomach muscles, control of all muscles is essential before a disciple can work toward his spiritual end getting in touch with reality through concentration. Miraculous cures are ascribed to Dr. Bernard's methods. May 1, 1953. (Photo by Karger, Pix Publishing Inc.) Stock Photo
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Boxer Trians For Fight By Yoga Methods - Lou Nova, a new star rising over the horizon of prize fighting, trained for his fight with Max Baer at Dr. Pierre Bernard's Clarkstown Country Club in Rockland County, N.Y., where he prepared himself by yoga methods for the bout and he won... In Hindu fashion Nova receives yogi instruction sitting at the feet of his teacher, Dr. Bernard, who is known under the name "Oom the Omnipotent. The disciple sits in the "Vajrasana" position, while he master assumes the "Yogasa" position. Here Nova is learning to control his stomach muscles, control of all muscles is essential before a disciple can work toward his spiritual end getting in touch with reality through concentration. Miraculous cures are ascribed to Dr. Bernard's methods. May 1, 1953. (Photo by Karger, Pix Publishing Inc.)

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