Is there really BETTER POSTURE? TRY THIS!

Chronically tight, sore neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles just HURT! And if this sounds like you…you know that it’s just gonna get worse as we get older.

And don’t let anyone play the blame game with you about “standing up straight” or that “you just need to get stronger.” Do you actually worry about your posture?

If this sounds all too familiar, understand this…even when we’re not moving, our bodies are. Think about it…our heart is beating, we’re breathing, digestion is happening, etc.

So, it’s not that we have “bad posture” or need to practice “good posture”…we actually need SPACE to move into and out of…“MANY POSTURES” in order to move and feel better.

💡MORE MOVEMENT = MORE POSTURES.

So, what I have for you today is a strategy that has been successful for folks who struggle with neck, shoulder, and upper back tightness and restrictions. 

It’s a safe, easy, and an effective way to create more movement options, thus more postures for ourselves. ;)

🔑 PRO TIP: Before moving on with today’s strategy, I recommend you train this Sidelying Breathing and Body Opener version for approximately 2-4 weeks FIRST.

Feel good about it…be confident in your technique…and once you’ve achieved BOSS status… try today’s SMART PROGRESSION.

Here’s what you’re gonna need:

-Clear/Comfortable/Quiet space

-Something for your head/neck

-Two yoga blocks/small pads

Check out my video below. Sound ON!  🔊 

Here’s what you’re gonna do as DEMONSTRATED:

-Lie on your RIGHT SIDE. Head and neck comfortable.

-LEGS STACKED upon one another. KNEES below HIPS.

-Place one yoga block under your PELVIS. One along your RIBCAGE (Might be a bit uncomfortable at first).

-Place your bottom RIGHT ARM on the ground. Elbow soft.

-Place your top LEFT ARM across your chest and GENTLY GRASP and TUG on your RIGHT COLLAR BONE.

-ROLL your HEAD and TORSO backwards so that your line of vision changes slightly.

🔑Think 3/4 TURN here.

🫁Breathing mechanics:

-SILENT, SLOW NASAL INHALE: 4-6 count (You should not hear yourself!)

-OPEN MOUTH SOFT SIGHING EXHALE: 4-6 count

🌬️Pretend you’re fogging up a glass right in front of your face when exhaling.

PRACTICE: 5-10 minutes DAILY

Notice how you move and feel afterward. Better? Same? Different? REMEMBER…REAL CHANGE requires an investment of our time, effort, and consistency in doing what’s necessary…not just what’s appealing. And as we get older, we want to train SMARTER, not harder. ;)

Questions? Comments? I am always happy to help. I’m here for you!

Dedicated to your health and longevity,

Mike

P.S. Take your movement practice to the next level! At Longevity Personal Fitness, my approach will help you train smart, change the way you move, and feel good...all without wearing you down.

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