Strong Abs, Strong Spirit

Instructions for "Strong Abs, Strong Spirit":

1. Stop what you're doing and immediately check in with your posture.
2. If you are slouching or bent over, engage your abdominal muscles and straighten your spine as if you were trying to make yourself taller. 
3. Notice how this feels.
4. Now go back to slouching and notice how that feels. 
5. Engage your abdominal muscles and spine and see if you can set an intention to keep that posture for the next part of your day. 
6. It may help to set a reminder on your phone several times a day.

If you're anything like me, posture makes a big difference. When I am slumped or slouched, I feel like I have less energy and less control. When I am sitting or walking with an erect and dignified posture, I feel stronger, more energetic, and more in control, ready to deal with what comes my way. Try it and see how you feel!

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"It is the job of the spine to keep the brain alert. The moment the spine collapses, the brain collapses." B.K.S. Iyengar

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