April Focus: Posture! - Page 8

Rivercat · 10-11-22, 11:29 PM

Thanks everyone for all the great resources! I missed this thread earlier but posture is one of the things I've been trying to work on gradually over this year as I realized that especially working from home for a few years and carrying a lot of anxiety with going out in the world now to get things done has dropped my head and rounded my shoulders.

I like Pilates, though not necessarily the traditional matwork sequences of yore and nothing over 25 min, so have been doing a few of the gentle/standing Jessica Valant and Lauren at SeniorShape routines on YouTube and am surprised at how immediately I feel the effects in standing taller with looser shoulders.

Especially interested in the Alexander Technique video bec years ago I read a book about using it to overcome breathing problems in swimming, something I've struggled with since childhood.

Vintage VFer · 10-12-22, 01:51 PM

I'm that his thread is still helping!

I ran across a meditation for posture by Michael Sealey. I haven't listened to the whole thing, but he has a great, soothing voice:

Self Hypnosis Relaxation for Improved Posture & Confidence

If you like it, you can download the mp3 for free.

Rivercat · 10-13-22, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

I'm that his thread is still helping!

I ran across a meditation for posture by Michael Sealey. I haven't listened to the whole thing, but he has a great, soothing voice:

Self Hypnosis Relaxation for Improved Posture & Confidence

If you like it, you can download the mp3 for free.

Saved and downloaded, thanks!

Negin · 03-24-23, 07:25 AM

Not sure if this one by Five Parks Yoga has been mentioned. I just did it and loved it.

Negin · 03-24-23, 07:58 AM

This one is good also, not just for posture, but for neck humps, although it's all related. The stretches start at the 3:43 minute mark or thereabouts.

Gibbee · 03-31-23, 06:26 PM

So glad this thread came back up. I appreciate everyone's suggestions!

Negin · 04-26-23, 02:20 AM

Here's another that's been on my list to try. I plan on doing it later this morning.

Yoga for Better Posture Class - Five Parks Yoga

lgk · 04-27-23, 10:55 PM

What a great thread!
Here’s an amazing posture tip from my favorite instructor, Lucy Wyndham-Read :

“ Lucy’s ice cube trick:

On a post-it note, simply write the word ‘ice cube’ and stick it on the corner of your computer. Each time you glance at it, imagine someone has dropped an ice cube down your back. You’ll instantly pull back your shoulders and lift up your chest, giving you perfect posture. “

Negin · 04-28-23, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lgk

What a great thread!
Here’s an amazing posture tip from my favorite instructor, Lucy Wyndham-Read :

“ Lucy’s ice cube trick:

On a post-it note, simply write the word ‘ice cube’ and stick it on the corner of your computer. Each time you glance at it, imagine someone has dropped an ice cube down your back. You’ll instantly pull back your shoulders and lift up your chest, giving you perfect posture. “

Lucie, what a great tip! I'm going to do that right now. Thanks for sharing.

lgk · 04-28-23, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Negin

Lucie, what a great tip! I'm going to do that right now. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much for the kind words! There’s something about the thought of an ice cube being dropped down one’s back that makes one straighten up their back instantly, isn’t there? I find this tip so useful.
So glad you like it!

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10-11-22, 11:29 PM
Rivercat VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Calif	Thanks everyone for all the great resources! I missed this thread earlier but posture is one of the things I've been trying to work on gradually over this year as I realized that especially working from home for a few years and carrying a lot of anxiety with going out in the world now to get things done has dropped my head and rounded my shoulders. I like Pilates, though not necessarily the traditional matwork sequences of yore and nothing over 25 min, so have been doing a few of the gentle/standing Jessica Valant and Lauren at SeniorShape routines on YouTube and am surprised at how immediately I feel the effects in standing taller with looser shoulders. Especially interested in the Alexander Technique video bec years ago I read a book about using it to overcome breathing problems in swimming, something I've struggled with since childhood. __________________ Kate ~~~Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon, Jan 2015~~~ "Work your own shovel" - John "The Penguin" Bingham

10-12-22, 01:51 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I'm that his thread is still helping! I ran across a meditation for posture by Michael Sealey. I haven't listened to the whole thing, but he has a great, soothing voice: Self Hypnosis Relaxation for Improved Posture & Confidence If you like it, you can download the mp3 for free. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

03-24-23, 07:25 AM
Negin Join Date: Nov 2011	Not sure if this one by Five Parks Yoga has been mentioned. I just did it and loved it. __________________ "Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory." - Betty Smith, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"

03-24-23, 07:58 AM
Negin Join Date: Nov 2011	This one is good also, not just for posture, but for neck humps, although it's all related. The stretches start at the 3:43 minute mark or thereabouts. __________________ "Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory." - Betty Smith, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"

03-31-23, 06:26 PM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	So glad this thread came back up. I appreciate everyone's suggestions! __________________ "A healthier future is every tiny step we take, or every little rep, that ultimately leads us to our goal." Arnold Schwarzenegger STS Graduate MET-Rx 180 Graduate

04-26-23, 02:20 AM
Negin Join Date: Nov 2011	Here's another that's been on my list to try. I plan on doing it later this morning. Yoga for Better Posture Class - Five Parks Yoga __________________ "Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory." - Betty Smith, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"

04-27-23, 10:55 PM
lgk Join Date: Sep 2002	What a great thread! Here’s an amazing posture tip from my favorite instructor, Lucy Wyndham-Read : “ Lucy’s ice cube trick: On a post-it note, simply write the word ‘ice cube’ and stick it on the corner of your computer. Each time you glance at it, imagine someone has dropped an ice cube down your back. You’ll instantly pull back your shoulders and lift up your chest, giving you perfect posture. “ __________________ Lucie Vous pouvez sortir Mademoiselle de Paris, mais vous ne pouvez pas sortir Paris de Mademoiselle. The ball is round, a game lasts 90 minutes, everything else is pure theory. Off we go! Passionate about Kundalini Yoga and Running. Berlin Marathon - September 28, 2008.