Easy Posture Refresh
Easy Posture Refresh
Most of us can identify with leaning into a screen or a steering wheel.
Over time, this contributes to a rounded upper back and a tight chest.
It will also diminish your overall height and breathing efficiency.
Poor posture can even make you feel mopey and slightly depressed.
Therefore I cannot recommend this simple stretch enough.
Everyone can do it, and all you need is a canvas yoga strap. Unlike other thoracic spinal openers I have posted about, you do not need to get on the floor for this.
[Coincidentally, I posted about this stretch on Instagram and then drove 2200 miles to another state. I used this stretch on my trip to release driving tension. It really works!]
All you need is a **standard 8′ canvas yoga strap.
**If you are broad shouldered or over 6′ tall, use a 10′ canvas yoga strap.
EASY POSTURE REFRESH
VIDEO HOW TO HERE:
Thread a canvas yoga strap behind your back, high into your armpits.
Even out the ends.
Toss one strap over a shoulder, then the other.
It will look like you’re wearing a backpack.
Cross the straps behind you, forming an ‘X’.
Grab the ends with 90 degree arms and pull down slightly, and open up – like you’re offering platters to the Right and Left.
Repeat 3-5 x.
Remove strap and enjoy the space across your chest!
MORE POSTURAL REFRESH RESOURCES
Do my 16 minute T-Spine Mobility Class on Youtube
SUPPORTED FISH POSE
- What is the T-Spine?
If you tried this, let me know what you think.
I absolutely love this stretch.
Namaste,
Catherine & Satya
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Catherine Tingey
Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 31 years and teaching privately for 11 years.
About the Author
Catherine Tingey+ Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 31 years and teaching privately for 11 years.
