How do you improve Your Posture?

 

How often did your mother tell you that? Good posture is an easy and very important way to maintain a healthy mind and body. When you practice correct posture, your body is in alignment with itself.

1. Identify good posture. Good posture is nothing more than keeping your body in alignment.

2. Train your muscles to do the work. Exercises that strengthen the muscles across your upper back and shoulders will help you to maintain good posture.

3. Practice yoga. Yoga is excellent for posture and for your health in general. It can also improve your balance.

4. Sit up straight! When so many of us sit at a desk all day, it's important to follow these basic guidelines, both for your posture and for your health.

5. Avoid unintentional back injury. Lifting and carrying presents extra loads and balance problems that are not part of your normal, everyday physical structure

6. Sleep soundly. While you will not be able to consciously maintain a particular posture while sleeping.

7. Avoid the slouch when walking. Be sure to try to walk as if you had a book balancing on your head.

Juan Camilo Berrio Ruiz