How to "Magically" Improve Your Posture

Is there one "magic" way to improve your posture? Yes, but it depends on you. One person's magic solution might not appear to be the same as someone else's, even if they are both essentially learning the same thing.

What do I mean by "magic"?
I'm a Harry Potter fan and I can't wait for Season 4 of Stranger Things, but I'm not referring to magic wands or telekenesis. What I mean by magic has more to do with personal learning styles than the supernatural.

I'm talking about the kind of magic that brings about a sense of wonder or excitement. An ah-ha moment of realization.

What's interesting about teaching more-or-less the same skill to diferent people is that the routes to get to that first "ah-ha" moment (where it feels like something magical is happening) can be quite varied depending on who I'm teaching.

Here a consideration to get yourself on the track that's right for you...

Is it easier for you to be aware of your posture/observe your body positon when you are still or moving?

When I first started the process of improving my posture, I initially found it easier to be still and it was harder to notice what I was doing when I was moving. Eventually, I could do both. I've worked with clients who, unlike me, progress more quickly if they start with more movement. I find it's most effective to begin with what works best for you initially and then move into the areas that are more challenging.

When I'm teaching 1:1 lessons, this is one of the first things I aim to figure out.
Will the person I'm working with learn faster if we start with movement or with being still? In group classes, I take both approaches and acknowledge different learning styles amongst participants.

Try this: See if you can notice where you place or move your head when you are sitting or standing relatively still for a few mintues verses while you are walking? In which context is it easier to keep track of. There are other factors involed here such as whether you're in a hurry, if you're looking at a screen, if you're tired...but see if you can notice a pattern...Is it easier to be aware of your body in movement or when still?

Another consideration...If you are thinking about taking private lessons or group classes, ask yourself if you learn best in a 1:1 situation with a teacher or with others. People who tend to get the most out of group classes are people who's learning accelerates when they are able to observe other folks learning at the same time. For some people, observation and participation help to clarify concepts. For others, the presence of other participants might distract them from their own process and they might need more 1:1 interaction.

If you are looking for the "magic" solution to good posture, try taking some lessons or classes to find the best route to your "ah-ha" moments.