The Power of Posture


Filed Under Various | Nov 17, MST 12:16 pm

 
Improving your posture can help improve your mental state. Though studies are few, there does seem to be a link between how you carry yourself physically and how you feel emotionally. If you spend your days hunched over, your shoulders pulled forward, and your head hanging down,  you might want to consider improving your posture. It’s not a cure-all, but it can help change your frame of mind. At the very least, you’ll look better — which can pay social, physical, and financial dividends.

Look Skinnier, Taller

In one study, researchers found that women who stood up straight looked younger and more attractive then their slumping counterparts. Subjects in the study thought that a 125 pound model with good posture looked thinner then a 105 pound model with bad posture.

Meanwhile, men with poor posture can look taller and more confident simply by learning how to carry themselves properly. It’s no secret that taller men are more likely to be promoted, or that shorter police officers are more likely to meet with resistant suspects. People respect height, and walking tall is an easy way of adding an inch to your frame.

Use it or lose it

You might also want to keep the following in mind: men and women who fail to improve their posture are at risk of losing inches later in life. Good posture can help prevent you from growing shorter in your golden years.

How can you improve your posture? You’ve got a few options at your disposal. Yoga, pilates, stretching, or lifting weights will all do the trick. You might also want to consider meeting with an Alexander Technique practitioner, who can give you some one-on-one advice for getting your body back in order.

Posture is an essential, though sometimes neglected, aspect of our personal health. Better posture can lead to better health over all, so it’s important not to ignore it.

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