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don_vedo
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Posture 2
#14504470 - 05/24/11 01:19 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Just wanted to get a post out there to discuss personal posture and if anyone else other than me has worked on the issue?
I have a buddy who broke his back awhile ago and about a year ago started really preaching to me about posture and standing up straight. It took a couple of times for him to really drill the topic into my head because at first I acted very ignorant and thought in my head "I do stand up straight." One day while hanging out with him he proceeded to put his hand on my back and then pulled my shoulders back so that I straightened up and felt what he was talking about, this changed my life forever.
After feeling what true posture felt liked I was mentally hooked and had to have it for myself. The first couple months were a definite struggle, it is hard to stand up straight. After years of slumping forward just a tad my body was so used to it that by bringing it back to vertical I was sorer then hell not to mention very uncomfortable. Not only was I sore and uncomfortable for those first couple months but I also had to break this mental barrier of thinking I looked funny by straightening out and standing upright.
Well after a couple months had past things got better, instead of forcing the posture the posture started to force itself on me. I started to feel muscles in my back that I hadn't felt in a long time, I started being able to relax my traps and my neck so that it wasn't as tight.
When I say that posture changed my life I truly mean it. One thing it did for me was gave me more confidence, made me feel like I was on top of the world (I mean were all on top of the world so why don't we all feel this way), before hand I would have considered myself to be a very confident guy but this was different. Instead of a cocky confident I became a knowing confident, I felt like I didn't have to prove things and that I knew my capabilities and weaknesses for myself and didn't have to prove anything to anyone. Another thing posture did for me was make me look better, the structure of my body changed with the change in my posture. I became more defined and the clothes I had been wearing for years started to fit in a different fashion and looked a lot better on me. Changing my posture helped me to start digesting foods better, instead of being full after a meal for a relatively long time I could actually feel myself digesting it in a much more rapid way. And last but not least posture opened up a spiritual realm for me that had not been previously discovered by me; it was as if spirituality was almost forced upon me, I gladly accepted with arms wide open.
Anyways my purpose for this thread is to see if anyone else has worked with posture and what changing there posture did for them? If you haven't ever thought about your posture I hope this thread will make you think about it and possibly open up to some changes. Posture in my opinion is a huge thing, as far as looks go those are the lowest benefits tat you can get from it, there is such a wide range of positives that come with the change. I encourage everyone to think about their posture and try and make a goal to change it. Although the road is long and takes some patience I think we all have it in us to make the change. Thanks for reading I'd love to hear comments, questions, and other personal stories on the matter!
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This is something I have been working on for a long time. Good to hear.
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don_vedo
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SteezeMonkey said: This is something I have been working on for a long time. Good to hear.
Great to hear!!! How is it going for you, pretty ruff huh? Do you find that it is a constant battle, something you have to work on 24/7?
-------------------- Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us all. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
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Kettlebells!
Seriously here, kettlebell swings helped my posture tons. When you do swings you need to end in a proper posture standing up strait, you also need to keep your shoulders in position which engages all the back muscles for posture.
For $70 buy a 16kg kettlebell. It will be the best investment for posture and fitness you will ever make.
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don_vedo
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Glad the KB helped you! I've also been working with them for awhile and notice that they help a lot!
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cool thread!
i started really paying attention to my posture when a friend started going into anaphylactic shock and i was there... she had to use her breathing machine and i noticed that she was all hunched over, and it was making it harder for her to breathe. she's okay, thankfully, but it was a wake up call for me. since then i started noticing people's posture in photos and how it changes with their walk.
its a constant battle, especially since I work in front of a computer. I try to angle the seat back at work so atleast I'm not slumped over.
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don_vedo
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Great example! I forgot to mention that I have asthma and was able to cut my dose of meds in half by working on my posture. It really does open everything up.
When you take a look at infomercials that relate to weight loss supplements you will notice a major difference in the subjects posture from before to after, which is just one way they make people think the supplement really works.
I just wanted to create this thread because posture really has changed my life and if I could help just one person to realize it is that important then my job here is done!
Really appreciate you coming by and adding your opinion and experience penelope!
-------------------- Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us all. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
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SteezeMonkey
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Quote:
don_vedo said:
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SteezeMonkey said: This is something I have been working on for a long time. Good to hear.
Great to hear!!! How is it going for you, pretty ruff huh? Do you find that it is a constant battle, something you have to work on 24/7?
Exactly. I should almost get one of those plastic bracelets that says "Posture" as a reminder.
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KGB Is Go
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Intriguing and inspiring to hear of your experience, don_vedo. I've been thinking about posture on and off for a few years. It comes to my attention a lot - particularly during work (desk job), meditation and in social situations. It also comes to mind when I use my muscles and cardiovascular system during exercise.
I have a very strong feeling that what you say is true, in that our overall health, and experience of life and self is strongly related to our posture. I feel it shares a relationship with:
- breathing;
- voice;
- social comfort;
- self-confidence;
- anxiety/stress levels;
- various tensions in the body; etc.
I've made efforts to improve my posture (in conjunction with other initiatives) to varying degrees of success. Some things I've tried include:
- lifting weights;
- holding meditation postures;
- ongoing self-correction;
- breathing exercises with bodywork, focusing on relaxing muscle tensions;
- massage;
- sport;
- bike-riding;
- buying new (relatively expensive) bed, desk chair and shoes;
- stretching;
- pilates;
- yoga;
- supplements;
- changing breathing habits;
- reading about the anatomy; and
- changing mental attitude.
Overall, I think the most important factors have been simply being mindful of posture and staying active. Also very important, is taking special care to sit and stand straight, being disciplined to prevent your body from near attrification and seizure. I've found meditation, especially methods with postures and attention on breath, useful for raising your awareness on the matter and as a means of evaluation. I've found the exercises 'supermans' and deadlifts very effective for lower back strength.
In my personal situation, while I've been able to make a positive impact on my posture, I'm quite convinced I need to make a dramatic change to my lifestyle to really resolve my issues with posture. I spend too much time seated at the computer and not enough time using my body.
Questions for others out there:
- What methods have you found useful for improving posture?; and
- What have been the main changes you've noticed?
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this is a helpful thread
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PDU
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Quote:
KGB Is Go said: Intriguing and inspiring to hear of your experience, don_vedo. I've been thinking about posture on and off for a few years. It comes to my attention a lot - particularly during work (desk job), meditation and in social situations. It also comes to mind when I use my muscles and cardiovascular system during exercise.
I have a very strong feeling that what you say is true, in that our overall health, and experience of life and self is strongly related to our posture. I feel it shares a relationship with:
- breathing;
- voice;
- social comfort;
- self-confidence;
- anxiety/stress levels;
- various tensions in the body; etc.
I've made efforts to improve my posture (in conjunction with other initiatives) to varying degrees of success. Some things I've tried include:
- lifting weights;
- holding meditation postures;
- ongoing self-correction;
- breathing exercises with bodywork, focusing on relaxing muscle tensions;
- massage;
- sport;
- bike-riding;
- buying new (relatively expensive) bed, desk chair and shoes;
- stretching;
- pilates;
- yoga;
- supplements;
- changing breathing habits;
- reading about the anatomy; and
- changing mental attitude.
Overall, I think the most important factors have been simply being mindful of posture and staying active. Also very important, is taking special care to sit and stand straight, being disciplined to prevent your body from near attrification and seizure. I've found meditation, especially methods with postures and attention on breath, useful for raising your awareness on the matter and as a means of evaluation. I've found the exercises 'supermans' and deadlifts very effective for lower back strength.
In my personal situation, while I've been able to make a positive impact on my posture, I'm quite convinced I need to make a dramatic change to my lifestyle to really resolve my issues with posture. I spend too much time seated at the computer and not enough time using my body.
Questions for others out there:
- What methods have you found useful for improving posture?; and
- What have been the main changes you've noticed?
I am basically at the same place, although regarding posture, i've only been at it a few months.
Pulling my shoulders back, rolling my pelvis forward to support my spine, and keeping my back straight (especially while seated) have really helped me resolve chronic tension in my neck and shoulders.
Good posts KGB and don_vedo.
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Re: Posture [Re: PDU]
#18993665 - 10/17/13 11:39 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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if you feel like you can't keep your posture up, or feel like its a true effort and have been trying for awhile. there are underlying issues.
Most common in my research is a combination or one or two or three of these things:
1. overweight 2. Muscle Imbalance 3. Flat feet. 4. bad flexibility, example being your shoulders are curled inwards. do stretches to open your chest, but lightly and be consistant. VERY LIGHTLY. its important this is light, you don't want to overstretch this, your body has literally forged into this position, and its goingto take work to reverse it.
how to fix these in order:
1. Calorie counting. find your maintenance using the katchmcardle formula, add your activity level and such. some websites have it, some are manual, bodybuilding.com is loaded with information.
2. if you want to stack on muscle, again, calorie maintenance is necessary for the long-term with Most people, a certain amount of protein/carbs/fats for proper muscle growth and to keep it. and then key areas that need to be strengthen are hamstrings/glutes/quads/hip(overlooked but important)/core/wholeback/shoulders. i recommend researching a routine that will in general get you back into shape.
3. dr scholls if your best bet IF you do not have access to either a special shoe company which are made for your feet, or orthodics from the doctor. regardless, losing weight will help a ton and some people don't need orthodics after they lose weight,
4. look up some stretches, learn how to properly stretch. most likely your hips/back/glutes/hamstrings/neck/shoulders are the tightest, i recommend a hot shower to get loose before stretching, or stretch after you workout..
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Edited by Endure (10/17/13 11:44 PM)
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Re: Posture [Re: Endure]
#18994382 - 10/18/13 07:30 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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My posture when i sit on the floor has improved quite nicely.. Took lots of those -ongoing corrections- Thor me not to put stress on my legs and abdomen
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Push-up plus's were the key for me to breaking out of the slouched shoulder.
Unfortunatley, I find my sitting posture relatively good when sitting at school, or in my work truck, or at work. However, where I am now on a make shift chair and homemade table, it's shit - forces me to lean forward, roll my shoulders forwards, tilt my pelvis, and overly arch my back while leaning on my elbows.
Ergonomic furniture is very important.
I have a low couch basically made for lounging and watching movies, and it also destroys my posture.
Now that i think about it, i remember my parents sitting on it and looking really awkward and that is because they have good posture and didn't just slouch into it like it's meant for.
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