For many of us, good posture has become quite elusive due to our sedentary lifestyles. Human beings weren’t meant to spend as many hours in a seated position as we do today…. at work, in the car, watching TV, at the computer, etc.
In working one-on-one with my wellness coaching clients, I have seen time and time again how they have greatly benefited simply by improving their posture! “How have they benefited?”, you ask?
They have…
- reduced, and in some cases eliminated, chronic back and neck tension and pain
- improved their breathing by expanding their chest cavity and thus allowing for deeper, longer breaths
- strengthened their core muscles by regularly practicing their good postural principles
- facilitated movement in their bodies so they move more efficiently and with greater ease
- increased confidence and self-esteem when they experience ALL OF THE ABOVE!
It’s NOT rocket science! It just takes some awareness, knowledge and discipline for ANYONE to experience good posture and the benefits that go along with it. To get you started, I’ll be posting 3 video clips, each one introducing a key principle for good postural alignment. These clips are from my Yoga Essentials DVD series and are the foundation on which you can build good postural habits.
Here’s the first one… Body Geometry: Engaging the Core
Stay tuned for the other two…