Align your spine, day 19: Tune in to your sitting posture

Checking in with yourself and adjusting your posture accordingly can help reform neurological patterns.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Tune in to your sitting posture After you do your Mobility Routine in the morning, set a phone alarm for every 20 minutes. Every time the alarm goes off, check in on your sitting posture. Keep an eye on the following:  your feet, which should be placed on the ground your shoulders, which should be upright your neck, which should be neutral your sitting position, which should be upright, tall, and comfortable   Checking in with yourself and adjusting your posture accordingly can help reform neurological patterns. Try to avoid the following: Don't cross your legs. Don't slouch or jut your neck forward. Don't bend over at the waist. Mobility Routine Child's Pose Cat-Cow Thoracic Spine Rotation Chest- and Hip-Opening Stretch How to do it: Start on one knee with your opposite foot planted in front of you. Make sure your legs are far enough apart that your back leg can be lengthened while your front knee remains stacked directly over your ankle. Place your hands on your front knee and tuck your tailbone slightly toward the floor in order to activate your glutes. When you're ready to begin, release the hip of your back leg forward and down toward the floor. Clasp your hands behind your back and reach your arms down toward the back of your back knee, keeping your arms as straight as possible. Lift your heart to open your chest. Hold for 3-5 breaths. Repeat on the opposite side. Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Follow us View in browser   To see all newsletters, click here.   Our services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional disclaimer information.   Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe    © 2020 Healthline Media 660 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107