Yoga is great for your health and wellbeing…and for your posture. But in our busy dayto- day lives it can be all too easy to forget all the great things we picked up in our class the night before, especially when we’re stressed in the office or standing in line at the grocery store. So are there any great, simple tips that we can hold with us that will allow us to carry ourselves better during the day?
Kirschen Katz is one of Hollywood’s best-known yoga instructors who knows a thing or two about good posture. Seeing images of some of the movie world’s top stars strolling about with a yoga mat under their arm is now a familiar sight - and the chances are they’ve just come from a Kirschen Katz class. Her current celebrity client list includes the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Michelle Williams, Laura Dern; past clients include top A-listers like Julia Roberts and Isla Fisher. We asked her for some quick posture tips to help the nation stand taller.
“Great posture helps us breathe deeply and efficiently, which can extend our life span,” she tells OM. “Having our bones and joints in proper alignment allows the breath to travel effortlessly and fill our entire diaphragm, which draws us into a deeper state of relaxation. Also, excellent posture decreases wear and tear on our joints.”
There are plenty of other good reasons to think about your posture too. Great posture keeps our muscles from fatiguing and can positively affect our vitality and motivation, she adds. Having great posture helps build our self-esteem. So, what’s the simplest trick for remembering to prioritise posture when you’re out and about, at work or shopping, or ferrying the kids around town?
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