Profundity of Posture Awareness Made Practical

I have experience with countless individuals complaining from a variety of neck, upper and lower back, hip and joint issues.  What I find is that many of these complaints can be corrected over time with simple, practice in, “Posture Awareness.”

I’ve often looked at a client’s taut neck, chest and throat muscles as they eagerly tell me about how their doctor suggested this new-fangled, revolutionary, and of course, very, very expensive device that will help them overcome sleep apnea.  When I ask them if they’ve tried daily exercises to help improve, and/or do things throughout their day to increase “Posture Awareness,” the client often looks at me as if I’ve suddenly grown a second head.  How could something as simple as retraining neck, chest and throat muscles correct such a serious issue as sleep apnea?  Or help improve digestion?  Or improve circulation and breathing? 

The following are instructions you can practice anytime, anyplace that will help afford you better “Posture Awareness.”  Do these exercises daily every time you sit down in any chair (but especially your office chair) and begin to feel better faster:

Step 1
Sit on the edge of your chair, feet shoulder width apart, planted firmly on the floor.

Step 2
Take a deep breath through your nose and out your mouth while rolling both your shoulders back.

Step 3
Take another deep breath through your nose and out your mouth, roll your shoulders back and tuck your pelvis in towards your spine.

Step 4
Turn your palms up, take a deep breath through your nose and out your mouth while rolling your shoulders back.  As you exhale, turn your palms downward and rest them on your desk.


Habitual-Ritual Tip - Make it a rule that every time you get out of your chair for any reason, you put your bubble up using the “My Bubble” instructions. Every time you sit back down, use the instructions above to ensure, “Posture Awareness” has been engaged prior to delving back into work.  

- by Michelle Bravo, EOS™ Evincible Lifestyle Coach

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