What's the correct way to stand so I can improve my posture?
Follow these easy steps to stand straighter and taller in no time.
1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Toes should be pointing straight ahead so feet are parallel to each other, or slightly open if there is pressure on the knees.
2. Keep legs as straight as possible without locking your knees.
3. Allow your arms to rest naturally at the side of your body.
4. Shift your weight until you feel that you are being supported across the middle of each foot -- not too far forward, not too far back.
When we stand with correct posture, our muscles and joints are aligned, which helps the body function efficiently.
Alison Finney is a certified hatha and kundalini yoga teacher in Ottawa. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association and is the founder of PranaShanti, a health and yoga resource. For more information, visit www.pranashanti.com.
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