Hey Reader It's time to get up and shake things up! 🚶‍♂️

When you think about improving your body's posture and balance, perhaps you think about doing exercises to rebalance your body, or physio/physical therapists, or even reminding yourself not to slouch.

In fact, one of the most powerful changes you can make to your body, your wellbeing and to improve your posture is something you might not expect:

Regular movement throughout your day.

💺 The Sedentary Dilemma

Let's be real for a moment...

As a corporate professional, you spend your days glued to chairs, desks, and screens.

And when you’re ambitious, driven, and want to get your work done, it can be SO easy to get so engrossed in your work that you forget to move.

We treat our bodies like a taxi, that drives our minds to our desks so we can work.

But guess what? Our bodies were designed for movement, and this sedentary lifestyle can take a toll on our posture and our energy levels.

🏃‍♀️ Move to Improve

Regular movement isn't just about burning calories; it's about nurturing your body and enhancing your posture.

And your brain is SMART. It adapts your body to what you are asking it to do. So if you expect your body to sit all day at a desk, your brain will adapt your muscles and joints to better support sitting all day at a desk.

It literally can send in reinforcements by laying down more bone! Have you heard of bone spurs in your neck? That’s your brain giving your neck muscles more support to hold up your head when it’s slouched over a desk!

Isn’t that incredible?

But unfortunately, if your body has adapted to a sitting posture, then when you get up to do anything other than sitting, you start to feel aches and pains.

When you move regularly, you engage different muscle groups, promote blood circulation, and help maintain the flexibility and strength needed for proper alignment.

Think of it as a mini care session for your body throughout the day. Simple activities like stretching, walking, or even a few quick yoga poses can make a world of difference. They break up the monotony of sitting and reset your posture.

🌟 10 ways to get more movement into your day

To help you get more movement into your day, I wrote a blog post with my top 10 ways to get more movement into your day.

These are simple, actionable ways to incorporate movement into your daily routine, even when you have a desk-based corporate job and a packed schedule.

You'll discover easy ways to sneak in short bursts of activity that can contribute to better posture and overall well-being.
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10 Ways to Infuse Movement Into Your Busy Workday Read article

And, of course, movement during your day impacts your yoga practice and vice versa! You'll find that these micro-movements align beautifully with your yoga practice, enhancing your awareness of your body and improving your postural alignment so you can move more freely.

🙌 Join the Movement (Literally)

So, here's your challenge: pick one of the 10 suggestions, and implement them TODAY.

There is no time like the present to get started. Pay attention to how your body feels not only when you move, but over the next few days. Notice any improvements in your posture or comfort level.

Awareness is your first step to creating change.

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With love,

P.S. If you want to transform your health (& your posture!) in 2024 and avoid getting burnt out, my new programme REVITALISE is ideal for you. In just 12 weeks, you can transform your health, reclaim your time & energy and unlock your career potential. Here’s your next step.​

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