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Correct Posture Principles

Our posture is a manifestation of our mindset, as known in traditional Asian philosophy for many centuries. When the mind is unbalanced and not in peace, its connection with the body is decreased, and our posture is misaligned, causing a large variety of health conditions accordingly. 

I have collected a group of postural principles to be focused on, based on years of experience and practice throughout my career. I believe they will help you to maintain a better posture and improve your skills and health by consistent practice. And here they are:

  • Upper body:
    • Keep the back of your neck stretch up
    • Let your chin rest down
    • Let your shoulders rest on your Scapula and open your chest wide.
    • Point your arms with hands open to your front.
  • Middle body:
    • Let gravity rest down on lower belly (under the navel)
    • Spine is straight and slightly tilting forward (about 1 degree)
    • Imagine a "forward light wind" supporting your back from behind.
    • breath from the diaphragm (abdominal breathing). let the chest relax.
  • Lower body:
    • Allow the pelvic floor to participate in exhalation.
    • Point your tail bone down towards the ground.
    • Unlock your hips, knees and ankles, Open your legs shoulders wide.
    • Let gravity rest your entire body on your heels. Feel grounded.
  • Generally:
    • The most natural posture should feel ultimately comfortable, without any effort.
    • Be comfortable and allow deep breathing, relaxing your chest (especially on exhalation).
    • Try increasing your awareness to the physical forces around you, such as gravity, wind, the mass of air etc., so they can help carry your weight and support you. Practice it in a meditative and relaxed mindset, until you become accustomed to it.
Practicing a good posture is important and a crucial part of our daily health maintenance. It is a consistent challenge throughout our lives since we keep getting distracted in every moment, but must regain our balance back with proper awareness. After a while practicing correct posture becomes a habit and easier to maintain. So don't get frustrated, just keep practicing!
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