Walk tall

05 October,2010 08:17 AM IST |   |  The Active! Team

Apart from dramatically improving your appearance, better posture has an immediate effect on your self-esteem. Here's a guide to better posture in under 10 minutes


Apart from dramatically improving your appearance, better posture has an immediate effect on your self-esteem. Here's a guide to better posture in under 10 minutes

If you've been slumping over your keyboard as a result of far too many hours spent in front of the computer, regular exercise and yoga are the best ways to improve your posture over the long-term. Still, there are a few nifty tips ad tricks we've managed to pull out of our bag, to help pull you out of your slump. Yes, it's possible to improve your posture and do it now.

Imagine you're a puppet: Apart from the 'divine' implications of this statementu00a0-- your life being part of a Master planu00a0-- it helps to imagine you have a string running form the top of your head, straight up to heaven. Make sure your shoulders and hips are aligned you're your ears, and get set to take on the world.

Move every hour: If you've been feeling chained to your desk, chances are, you probably are. Take a brisk walk in your office compound, walk to the water cooler and back, or just run down the stairs and back up again. It helps to get moving at least once every hour.

Stay grounded: Keep the soles of your feet flat on the floor while sitting down or in front of the computer. Women should avoid wearing high heels as that can wreak havoc on the spine.

Be aware: The Zen masters knew what they were talking about, when they stressed on the importance of awareness. It pays to be in the moment, even if it is just to check on your posture.
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