BenchFit Tips
March 29, 2007
Regal posture and attention to breath control are two vital tips to help you feel your best. A king or queen sits erect, confidant. A yogi controls breath during movements, and to engage deep relaxation and rejuvenation.In our response to stress, posture hunches foreward ready for fight or flight, and breathing becomes shallow, restricted.Slumped posture and shallow breathing cause muscle tension and pain to build. Many people are not aware of their postural tension and restricted breathing, they just know that they hurt.To feel your best, every few hours during the day:1. Sit tall, breast bone up (the king or queen ). 2. Take a deep breath. 3. Release muscle tension as you slowly exhale. Engage an awareness of posture and breath as you go throughout the day. Place a reminder on your computer or at your desk to check your posture and breathing regularly during the day.
Do you have a favorite postural stretch or routine that you perform? Let us know!
With thanks, Maureen
