To see you all moving better and feeling better makes me incredibly happy. Hard work pays off! This is especially true for postural exercises… those who know me, know that I like to focus on posture. Postural alignment benefits you in so many ways: less strain on your lower back, fewer headaches, more energy, and less tension overall! This simple exercise can be done anywhere to improve your posture over time.
START HERE (A):
Simply lie face down on the floor - try to avoid doing this exercise in bed due to the lack of lower back support - with your arms at your sides, backs of the hands and your toes pointing down. No need to wear shoes if you’re staying inside! Then, rest your forehead gently on the floor.
Movement (B):
Engage your lower abdominal muscles and press your pelvis lightly into the floor, press down through the tops of your feet and squeeze your shoulder blades together and back to prepare. Keeping the back of your neck long, lift from the crown of your head while keeping your gaze on the floor. A little bit of aligned movement goes a long way so no straining! Hold for 3-5 seconds, then release down to the floor. Try 10 lifts in a row and end with a relaxing crocodile pose: fold your hands one on top of the other and rest your forehead down, letting the full weight of your head and shoulders relax for recovery.
Add this postural exercise to your routine for a little lift! Wanting more? Try out our local classes for women in Winnipeg. Each of our classes incorporates posture-building and strengthening moves - come get stronger with us!