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February 20, 2008
Correct your posture
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
One of the first things that we notice about people is their posture. We tend to interpret people who stand up straight as self-confident, while we imagine those who slouch as less comfortable with themselves. But posture is more than just appearance. It’s also important for your health. When you slouch, your body is forced to support itself with ligaments and muscles that weren’t designed for the purpose. Practicing good posture may help to prevent backaches and other health problems down the road.
Today, pay attention to your posture and correct yourself when you’re slouching. It’s a great habit to practice all the time. And as your muscles get stronger, it’ll get easier.
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I had already kicked the habit, but I “slouched” my way back into it. I am going to try to regain some old form…
I slouch all the time…I never really thought about it untill now. even though I’m going to have a hard time with it, I think this is a very good challenge.
Thanks Kashi!!
My pilates teacher emphasized correct posture A LOT and I got into the habit of always checking my posture but lately I havent been paying so much attention. This is a good challenge.
I feel a lot better when I,m not slouching and with my neck damage correcting my posture really helps with the pain!
This was important for me to do because I have a severe disability that affects my muscles. Correcting my posture especially at the computer and in the car, really helped and reduced pain.
Feeling tired, worn out, like life is weighing on your shoulders? Well it is when you slouch. End that never ending ache in your back with out medication or ointments. Just pull yourself up tall and proud. Now feel the bones and muscles unwind as they find their natural place to be. An instant spa treatment while sitting or standing anywhere. And cost less too!
Will work towards regaining the inch I’ve lost from slouching. 5’9 again is a good goal.
Thank you Kashi for getting us yoga balls at our desks. I think it’s improving my posture already!
It took my back 52 years to finally stop holding me upright because of bad posture. Something as simple as allowing your spine to go slack and side sideways when you sit as well as slouching can come back to haunt you. I make it a point to keep correcting it considering I have three bulging disk and constant sciatica now because of my lax posture when I was younger. The sciatica is a constant reminder to sit and stand straight!