The House Boy is required to maintain a personalized fitness schedule of exercises and calisthenics and to log his progress in his Daily Journal (Rule #356) for review by Master and interested guests. Exercising takes place without clothing at the preassigned time, regardless of who may be present and could observe. Safety protocols may permit or require appropriate footwear and the House Boy is responsible for knowing individual exercise protocols in advance to avoid Level Two Punishment (Rule #70) with an implement like a belt or paddle for violation of safety protocol.
The Stretch Command is a health and safety instruction which is given so that the House Boy will safely limber up for exercise or other physical activity and also to prepare the House Boy mentally and physically following a period of sleep or rest. Although this command is most often given prior to physical activities, the instruction to Stretch may be announced in any location or circumstance, even when the House Boy is clothed and away from home. It can also be given prior to group or recreational activities at home events like party games or spring cleanup, or off-property group activities like volunteer work or day hikes. When the Stretch Command is given while clothing is worn, the House Boy is permitted to retain the clothing he is wearing unless instructed otherwise
Protocol for the Stretch Command requires the House Boy to first evaluate the context and circumstances, and proceed using good judgement. If the Stretch Command is given shortly after awakening from a sleep period or a nap (whether authorized or not), the House Boy should reasonably know that he is expected to take an informal thirty-second ‘rise and shine’ type stretch to help clear the ‘cobwebs’ from a sleepy mind. When the Stretch Command is given in a group setting, the House Boy should stretch appropriately for activities of the group, whether it be yoga, sport or volunteer work. The House Boy may be instructed to continue stretching until another command is issued or for a specified period of time, but may always stop when the majority of any group stops stretching.
Although perhaps 90% of Stretch Commands are given at home, and probably 90% of the remaining Stretch Commands are announced while the House Boy is clothed and traveling with Master, the example photo is shown as a reminder that the House Boy can be required to strip completely naked at any location where nudity is legal or traditional.Thisincludesplaces like clothing optional beaches and resorts, and the homes of Master’s more progressive friends who view nudity in a positive light. In our example photo, the House Boy is given a Stretch Command as he awakens following an overnight camping trip in a remote area where there are no anti-nudity rules, so there’s no need for thr House Boy to get dressed as he exits his tent. Since the House Boy is still required to do morning exercises even away from home, the instruction to Stretch is so that he will limber up and exercise safely.
The Stretch Command does not include restrictions on speech, though it may be given as a Combination Command (Rule #352) to Stretch Silently, otherwise the House Boy is permitted to speak or even sing as he limbers up. Stretch is a freestyle activity, except in group settings, and the House Boy can choose how he wishes to stretch and which direction he wishes to face, unless instructed otherwise. Should Master become unsatisfied with the manner and style of stretching then the House Boy will be instructed to change or continue stretching until it’s completed to Master’s satisfaction. Examples of specific Stretch instructions can include, “Stretch your feet and toes” or “Limber up your legs” and “Rotate your midsection”. The House Boy can and should consider stretching in positions other than standing, including lying on his back or side, crouched or kneeling, and may be instructed to safely Stretch any body part or parts individually or in unison.
For safety reasons, physical contact with others is prohibited while stretching, except to give or receive instruction on a specific stretching motion or style, or in group activities like yoga where a partner is permitted. To insure safety and cleanliness, House Boys are also subject to physical inspection or any or all body parts during or after stretching.
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Rule #291 — Stretch Command
The House Boy is required to maintain a personalized fitness schedule of exercises and calisthenics and to log his progress in his Daily Journal (Rule #356) for review by Master and interested guests. Exercising takes place without clothing at the preassigned time, regardless of who may be present and could observe. Safety protocols may permit or require appropriate footwear and the House Boy is responsible for knowing individual exercise protocols in advance to avoid Level Two Punishment (Rule #70) with an implement like a belt or paddle for violation of safety protocol.
The Stretch Command is a health and safety instruction which is given so that the House Boy will safely limber up for exercise or other physical activity and also to prepare the House Boy mentally and physically following a period of sleep or rest. Although this command is most often given prior to physical activities, the instruction to Stretch may be announced in any location or circumstance, even when the House Boy is clothed and away from home. It can also be given prior to group or recreational activities at home events like party games or spring cleanup, or off-property group activities like volunteer work or day hikes. When the Stretch Command is given while clothing is worn, the House Boy is permitted to retain the clothing he is wearing unless instructed otherwise
Protocol for the Stretch Command requires the House Boy to first evaluate the context and circumstances, and proceed using good judgement. If the Stretch Command is given shortly after awakening from a sleep period or a nap (whether authorized or not), the House Boy should reasonably know that he is expected to take an informal thirty-second ‘rise and shine’ type stretch to help clear the ‘cobwebs’ from a sleepy mind. When the Stretch Command is given in a group setting, the House Boy should stretch appropriately for activities of the group, whether it be yoga, sport or volunteer work. The House Boy may be instructed to continue stretching until another command is issued or for a specified period of time, but may always stop when the majority of any group stops stretching.
Although perhaps 90% of Stretch Commands are given at home, and probably 90% of the remaining Stretch Commands are announced while the House Boy is clothed and traveling with Master, the example photo is shown as a reminder that the House Boy can be required to strip completely naked at any location where nudity is legal or traditional.Thisincludesplaces like clothing optional beaches and resorts, and the homes of Master’s more progressive friends who view nudity in a positive light. In our example photo, the House Boy is given a Stretch Command as he awakens following an overnight camping trip in a remote area where there are no anti-nudity rules, so there’s no need for thr House Boy to get dressed as he exits his tent. Since the House Boy is still required to do morning exercises even away from home, the instruction to Stretch is so that he will limber up and exercise safely.
The Stretch Command does not include restrictions on speech, though it may be given as a Combination Command (Rule #352) to Stretch Silently, otherwise the House Boy is permitted to speak or even sing as he limbers up. Stretch is a freestyle activity, except in group settings, and the House Boy can choose how he wishes to stretch and which direction he wishes to face, unless instructed otherwise. Should Master become unsatisfied with the manner and style of stretching then the House Boy will be instructed to change or continue stretching until it’s completed to Master’s satisfaction. Examples of specific Stretch instructions can include, “Stretch your feet and toes” or “Limber up your legs” and “Rotate your midsection”. The House Boy can and should consider stretching in positions other than standing, including lying on his back or side, crouched or kneeling, and may be instructed to safely Stretch any body part or parts individually or in unison.
For safety reasons, physical contact with others is prohibited while stretching, except to give or receive instruction on a specific stretching motion or style, or in group activities like yoga where a partner is permitted. To insure safety and cleanliness, House Boys are also subject to physical inspection or any or all body parts during or after stretching.