Are you the kind of person who worries about looking good? What about feeling good? Two of the most effective ways for looking and feeling good, get overlooked daily and by most people around the world. You won’t believe the effects good posture and proper breathing have for looking good and feeling good. If you pay more attention everyday to your posture and breathing, your overall health will improve, along with mental clarity, mood, energy and even weight loss and muscle tone.
To keep a good posture you need to engage your stomach and back muscle which in turn will provide toning in key areas of your body. With proper posture, your back aches will dissipate and you will be more alert. The long term effects of poor posture will create a world of pain, including neck and back pain, headaches and fatigue and even damaging your spinal structure. For good, you don’t need to strain yourself into some awkward stance when sitting your standing. In fact, try and relax yourself prior to getting into a proper posture. Imagine a string on the top of your head pulling up and aligning your torso, hips and legs in a naturally erect position. Try standing with your back against a wall and see how that feels. Remember that your back should not be perfectly straight – there is a natural ‘S’ shape, with curves from the upper back to the base of the spine and from the base of your head to your shoulders. Proper posture should feel good.
Paying attention to your breathe is what you learn in meditation. However, you and carry this principle throughout the day. The more aware of your breathe you become, the less stressed and more in tune with your body, feelings and surroundings you become. The less mental noise, equals more clarity, creativity and peace of mind. You can take three conscious breathes many times throughout the day, which will bring you into a awaken and relaxed state. The more attention you put on breathing, the more aware you become of what your body really needs in terms of healthy food and movement to shake out minor pains.
Breathing and posture are at the core of healthy and conscious living . There is a long list of benefits of paying attention to these two key elements of life. If you wan to learn more about posture and breathing , most yoga classes offer techniques and background information and many meditation, dance and creative classes and books also are a great resource.
