5 Yoga Moves To Fix Your Posture
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

5 Yoga Moves To Fix Your Posture

Whether you're in college, working full time, or lazing at home on your phone all day, you're bound to have bad posture.

1335
5 Yoga Moves To Fix Your Posture

Whether you're in college, working full time, or lazing at home on your phone all day, you're bound to have bad posture if you don't actively pay attention to it. Leaning over books, typing, hunching over the sink to do dishes, lifting things at work, and kneeling down for your kids all day can take a toll on your body.

College is what caused my problems. I have subluxation in my neck from bending over textbooks 12 hours a day for four years. Naturally, your neck curves forward in the middle, but the vertebrae in mine are completely straight. I feel stiff and no matter how hard I try there's never a comfortable way to sleep. I went to the chiropractor on and off for a few years and my doctor gave me a hard foam block to put under my neck 20 minutes a day to stretch it out. This helps a lot while I'm on it, but I want to do more and do things that are manageable on my own time so I'm not chasing an office's nine to five schedule.

I decided yoga might be the key. Actually, I saw a video online that inspired me. It's of an old lady with a hunchback (the natural result for us slouchers) who completely corrects her posture with yoga within a short amount of time. At 22 I don't have anything close to a hunch like hers, but preventative care is everything. Why wait 'til things get seriously bad to start taking care of yourself?

So I've compiled a few yoga poses that are great for correcting posture -- even if you don't have an issue now, you need to do something to keep it that way.

1. Pectoral Stretch

It's not just your back you need to correct. If your chest is tight, you'll find your shoulders and head lean forward to accommodate it. Stretching your chest will help.

2. Upward Facing Dog

This is the basic white girl stretch, but it's actually super helpful for your posture. Lay face down on the floor and place your palms on the floor under your shoulders. Push up until your back is curved as far as it can go and if you can, let your legs lifts off the floor.

3. Whole Upper Body Stretch

Not sure if anything is tight? You'll be reminded with this one. You don't need someone to put pressure on your ribs when you lay on a pillow, block, or whatever you find that works, but it makes the stretch go further.

4. Forward Fold

This is my absolute favorite and it's easy to do.

5. Bow

This pose bends your whole body to curve the opposite way as a fetal position. Laying on your stomach, stretch back and grab your ankles, rounding your tummy. Keep your head high and let yourself rock if you need to.

OTHER TIPS: Lay with your pillow under your upper back when you sleep, letting your neck down to the bed. Be conscious. Think about your posture and keep your shoulders back.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

70864
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

132455
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments