At the Back of Beauty
Posture is another important part of movement. But for most women posture is an ugly word, reminiscent of agonizing school periods in which one was urged to “Pull your stomach in, for heaven’s sake, and stand up straight.” No matter how hard you try or how long you hold your breath you can never seem to get it right. That is because this kind of posture is something imposed on the body from outside. It should be nothing of the sort. Good posture is quite simply the most efficient use of the skeleton to keep the body erect and give it freedom of movement. It is a way of standing, moving, and sitting that doesn’t put excessive strain on the muscles or joints anywhere in the body. It comes from within and is most natural. (more…)
