The Calisthenics Routines

Written by admin on January 21st, 2010

The calisthenics Routines themselves predate Islam, but the sacrament and ceremony of the zurkhaneh culture is steeped in the influences of Shi’a and in particular, Sufism. Its evolution is intriguing. After the Arab conquest of the Sassanian Empire in the 7th century, the military activities of the indigenous population became restricted. Iranian warriors and athletes [...]