Since many of us use computers in our daily lives, often with the result of discomfort throughout the body, I want to encourage you with some posture tips to help you feel more comfortable at your workstation.*
Start at your feet and assess your posture. feet and. Are they huddled under you? Do you have more weight on one leg than the other? assess how your feet and legs feel, and find a comfortable neutral posture.
Now focus your attention on your pelvis. Think and feel the relationship of the “sit bones” to the surface you are sitting on. Shift your weight slightly from side to side and in and out of an incline to find the most comfortable position. Use this comfortable neutral stance as a starting point and change positions frequently by making small changes. **
**Think in terms of millimeters of movement
Move your attention up to observe the posture of your trunk and column. Imagine that you have a rope from the top of your head to the ceiling, holding you in a comfortable upright posture.
Rest your arms by your sides and bend your elbows to about 90 degrees, allowing your back to fall and relax. An upright spine will help you avoid slouching.
Think about the relationship between you head and neck. Balance the position of your nose with the base of your skull.
The end point of the pose is to soften the eyes, mouth, and tongue. Create about 2 mm. of space between the teeth, with the tongue resting lightly on the roof of the mouth and the tip of the tongue pointing down.
Sitting on a posture ball or disk cushion allows you to sit in a more dynamic way. This will provide information to improve upright posture and increase tolerance to sitting for longer periods of time.
*these tips apply anytime you are sitting