Some days back, I laid eyes on a girl sitting in my office bus. The girl was sitting so straight that was really catching my eyes. You may be wondering what is unusual in that. Now just try to sit or stand in the right posture for at least ten minutes. If you are able to maintain your posture for the ten minutes, then you can skip further reading. Otherwise you will understand why that girl caught my attention with her right position. And after noticing her, I just looked at other people sitting in the bus. I could see none sitting so straight as she was. Majority of people were either sleeping or in a relaxed position, totally sunk into their chairs. I analysed myself β anyway I was not sleeping then π . But was slightly in a βCβ shaped posture. I tried to sit in correct posture and determined to maintain that posture. And after sometime I lost in thoughts and again found myself in βCβ shaped posture. Then I understood that itβs not a simple task to maintain a good posture. And that girl was maintaining her position till the end of her journey.
Later on I met her in meeting rooms, in some coffee shops, in the lobby etc. Everywhere she was maintaining her good posture, with her heads up reflecting her confidentiality. I donβt know much about her personality and all. But I βm quite sure that βIβ position instead of βCβ position reveals her INDIVIDUALITY.
Good posture is nothing more than keeping our body in proper alignment. In fact posture is far more than looking confident and graceful. Sitting or standing or walking in the right position ensures that our body functions adequately.
Now itβs our turn.. Just think whether we want to have an βIβ posture or βCβ posture
Please Note: I simply used the alphabets βIβ and βCβ just to indicate right and curved positions respectively. There is nothing beyond that. In fact spine is said to have an βSβ shape and definitely not βI’ shape. Hence before practicing, need adequate knowledge on the proper posture as a good posture does not mean keeping our spine fully straight. We will become exhausted when we simply try to maintain our body straight and it will damage our spine. Instead need to understand that ‘S’ shape and practice accordingly.
February 1, 2018 at 11:45 pm
Super interesting stuff Akhila!
That C-shaped posture is something we see so much these days, and it can have massive implications on the rest of the system! Likewise with an over-exaggerated S-shape. A slight S is ideal, but we often see big curves – hyper lordosis at the lower back, and kyphosis of the upper back.
If you or your readers were ever after a few ideas for combatting it and improving overall posture & mobility, I recently put together a beginners guide that you might like:
https://heromovement.net/videos/healthy-posture/
Love to hear your thoughts!
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February 3, 2018 at 10:27 am
Thanks a lot luke.. Will surely check that guide
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September 12, 2017 at 2:21 pm
With spinal problems on the rise, thanks to jobs that require prolonged sitting and then later sitting on bikes that travel on pot-holed roads, an important message. But if you look around you will notice much of the internet generation of kids are found in what you call the ‘C’ position fiddling with tabs and smart phones. This message needs to reach these children who have a large part of their life stretching before them. As for us, it is time we be the example for them!
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September 13, 2017 at 5:17 pm
Yeah live by example in front of the kids…
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September 10, 2017 at 5:42 pm
I think this article sent an important message of maintaining a proper structure. Besides, βIβ Posture and βCβ Posture is good metaphors in describing how we hold our posture every day. We should be aware and notice of our posture, but in fact, most of us donβt as it already proved in your example in your office bus. You also pointed out that βa good posture does not mean keeping our spine full straightβ, this is the falsehood among the publics. I agree that posture is far more than showing confidence, and it relates to our health and body. I am trying to spread this message in my campaign βAtTech of Postureβ as well, which urge people to pay attention to their posture while using technology and related to this post. I look forward to interact and engage regarding the issue.
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September 12, 2017 at 10:36 am
Thanks a lot for your kind words….also interested to know about your campaign….how are you spreading the awareness..is it through the blog or some other means..?
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August 18, 2017 at 1:12 pm
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August 18, 2017 at 4:45 pm
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August 18, 2017 at 11:07 pm
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August 9, 2017 at 11:31 am
Reminds me when health and safety visited our office and recommended ways to sit and chairs .. I could not believe when the chairs came they got measures nd fitted to our body.. and cost was mind blowing..
I guess it is just natural to slump .. and takes hard work to maintain a good posture … but a good posture is a must especially in today’s life when we don’t exercise as much as we should…
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August 10, 2017 at 10:04 am
So are you still in that easy chair or measured chairπ
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August 9, 2017 at 6:30 am
Good piece Akhila. I find it extremely easy to slump into my ‘C’ posture when reading or sitting at the computer π I find I maintain my ‘I’ fairly easy when standing or speaking in public…maybe my military training enforced that habit π
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August 10, 2017 at 10:03 am
Oh..you were in armed forces….then obviously you will have that I posture
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August 10, 2017 at 2:25 pm
Haha – I try to maintain it π
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August 8, 2017 at 11:33 pm
Read it appreciate
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August 10, 2017 at 10:02 am
Thanks swapnil
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August 8, 2017 at 5:58 pm
I wouldn’t say that I have an ‘I’ position but I don not have ‘c’shaped position either.
This has been ingrained in me since childhood, and yet it seems difficult. But yes, most of the times, apart from the reading time and watching tv, I maintain an ‘I’ shaped posture. At least I try my best, and I know it gets really difficult.
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August 10, 2017 at 10:02 am
You reflect my words moushmi.. whenever possible I also do that consciously
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August 8, 2017 at 4:51 pm
This is great
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August 10, 2017 at 10:01 am
Thank you…
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August 11, 2017 at 11:28 pm
Anytime
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August 8, 2017 at 10:48 am
Having a great posture is very important, Akhila and you have said it very aptly in your post. They sure tell you how our body needs to be.
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August 10, 2017 at 10:01 am
Yes..kamal…we must find that time to do physical excercises and all and maintain the posture…
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August 10, 2017 at 10:11 am
Yes absolutely dear
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October 24, 2016 at 1:17 am
Very true Akhila! Body posture determines our confidence and style. And pretty much our mood, how laid back or how determined we are. Nice and interesting reads dude. π
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October 24, 2016 at 10:51 am
Hi Prat.. I wonder how you managed to catch this old post…
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October 24, 2016 at 10:53 am
Haha. I was just scrolling through for all the catchy titles and found this π Whenever I am on WordPress, I definitely read your interesting articles. π
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October 24, 2016 at 11:01 am
you mentioned a nice point.. ” be thoughtful while adding your title”..;)
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October 24, 2016 at 11:02 am
Hahaha. Is that giving you an idea for your next post hahaha π
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October 24, 2016 at 11:05 am
ha ha… let me see..definitely on the title part..;)
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June 17, 2016 at 12:10 pm
yes, A…posture matters, it defines the personality to a certain extent.
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June 17, 2016 at 1:33 pm
thank you..
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June 17, 2016 at 1:34 pm
my pleasure, ma’am
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November 12, 2015 at 4:36 am
Waiting for your new post , eager to like and comment.
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November 12, 2015 at 4:37 am
thank you..:)
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November 11, 2015 at 3:29 pm
I read some stuff as a lad, such as “Push your butt as far back into the chair as possible” to help maintain proper posture. Other, was “To place the butt at the very tippy edge of seat, plant feet down firmly, then focus breathing” which helps the posture also. Recently they have added (not too recent) a specific block of wood, angled, upon which you place the feet which relieves back pain (????). Found out in my latter days, surprisingly that I have a curvature of the spine (falling on rear at age 13 off fourth floor). So none of that stuff would have suited me anyway. But good article, and thanks.
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November 12, 2015 at 3:04 am
Thanks for your comments..
“Recently they have added (not too recent)….” But I didn’t understand, who are they..?
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November 12, 2015 at 6:13 am
I guess I should have said, “….has been added” IE to the science of correct posture and how to sit. The block thing on the floor I saw at a Call Center utilized by a female co-worker. But have to admit, for a second there, I experienced flashbacks to requests for a citation (accreditation). Skip that (lol, kidding).
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November 12, 2015 at 6:15 am
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November 12, 2015 at 2:15 pm
One last thing; In spite of my curvature of the spine, I have a I shaped posture, but due to my Asthma, I have to keep my awareness, and focus to maintain it. I have the I shape because I have learned to sleep on my back. It was hard to get used to this. Spent two months without sleep due learn it (sleep on back). Thank you Akhila.
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November 13, 2015 at 5:59 am
Oh.. So finally you won the match of posture maintenance
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November 11, 2015 at 3:43 am
Rarely we care about the right posture…. but it is very important we have the right posture for many reasons.
Thanks for sharing. π
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November 11, 2015 at 3:48 am
Yes.. definitely we should care about it. Even though my observation was based on the external appearance, it has a lot more to deal with. Mainly it is our which health matters….
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November 10, 2015 at 8:39 am
I’m an ‘I’ shape..I can’t stand with a ‘C’ shape, my back hurts…hahaha
nice observation, though!
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November 10, 2015 at 2:18 pm
oh..Glad that you are in ‘I’ shape π
Thank you so much for being here…:)
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November 9, 2015 at 9:07 am
Started sitting I shape, hope for the best !!
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November 10, 2015 at 5:20 am
Definitely…
and good luck…
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November 1, 2015 at 10:09 am
Lovely post π good observation.. I am definitely in C shaped category or the relaxing category π from the title I thought, it was related to sleeping posture π
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November 1, 2015 at 10:12 am
Thank you Darshith for being here. Don’t you try to be in the “I” category ?
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November 1, 2015 at 10:17 am
Very difficult π I try but relaxing one is awesome & C is good too π
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November 1, 2015 at 2:29 pm
oh… then you relax…:)
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November 1, 2015 at 2:34 pm
But even though it is difficult, the effort is always worth it..:)
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November 1, 2015 at 5:26 pm
Yeah! Do you belong to I category? π
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November 1, 2015 at 5:28 pm
I am trying…but in between I forget about it π
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November 1, 2015 at 5:32 pm
Trying is good π hope you achieve it one day π
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November 1, 2015 at 5:33 pm
π
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October 30, 2015 at 7:31 pm
Posture just like most things worthwhile in life require effort and patience. Good posture provides better mechanical function resulting in better health. It is so much more than just appearance. Gravity works against those unwilling to put the effort forward to developing healthy posture. Although posture is only 1 component in life, the methodology leading to a healthy outcome can provide a meaningful strategy on approaching a healthy and happy lifestyle.
I enjoyed your article very much.
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October 31, 2015 at 2:01 am
Thank you for your time to read my article. Happy that you enjoyed it. I am trying to maintain a good posture …. forget in between;)
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October 22, 2015 at 5:40 pm
I have actually been thinking about this lately!! I’m afraid my posture is very bad…:)
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October 23, 2015 at 6:08 am
Happy to know that you started thinking about your posture..:)
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October 20, 2015 at 6:21 am
Reading this made me sit up straighter, so that definitely helps! π I never really equated posture to personality but I guess you’re right about it, actually!
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October 20, 2015 at 6:47 am
Thanks
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