My Workspace Set-Up (including cat elevator)

When the pandemic hit and I started teaching more on Zoom, I reaIized that one of the benefits of this format was that I could actually see and work with my clients in their own workspaces.

People also get a chance to see my workspace and often ask me what I use and how I set it up.

Check out the video above and get a glimpse into my workspace, including my adjustable desk, the uncommon chair that I use, and my favorite accessory. If you're interested in looking into any of these items for yourself, here's what they are and where to find them.

Height-adjustable standing desk by Flexispot - Using an adjustable desk not only gives me the option to stand, but I can make smaller adjustments to accommodate the work I'm doing (ie. typing, in a meeting, or writing on paper). Click here to check out their website. Flexispot also offers standing desk converters that you can place on top of an existing desk.

As you'll see in the video, it also doubles as a cat elevator (cat not included with desk).

Wooden chair with adjustable upper back support - With so much focus on lumbar support, often much-needed upper back support is lacking. The backs of most desk chairs tilt back. Many people don't work leaning back (especially women).

This chair is great if you tend to sit more forward to be closer to your work or don't want to look like you're lounging while on Zoom. The support is high and farther forward so that you can still lean on something while maintaining active sitting. The seat also angles down, which brings the hips above the knees, gives you more support from the ground, and helps to take strain off of the back.

This type of chair is a limited edition designed by an engineer in Finland. If you are interested in learning more about them and possibly ordering one, email my friend Jyri. He designed the chair and can let you know more about features, pricing, and shipping.

Wedge Cushion - I love wedge cushions because they help me to sit up taller with less effort, by getting my hips above my knees and putting more weight into my feet. I can sit actively and comfortably. The seat on my chair is already tilted, but a cushion can give you a little extra lift on a flat chair or if the seat is angled back.

There are many versions of wedge cushions available. I advise getting one on the firmer side (not memory foam). Click here for an example of a wedge cushion.

And here's one more accessory that I don't use personally, but I often recommend it. This seat cushion by BackJoy is ideal for people who tend to lean back and slide down their chair. It can help you sit taller and provides a little friction so that you're less likely to slide.

Ultimately, I recommend setting up your desk to suit how you like to sit and work. There isn't just one corect way. Consider the following:

Do you tend to lean forward or back?
Do you slouch or slide?
What kind of work do you do? (For example, are you spending most of your time coding, on the phone, writing emails, drawing on a tablet, writing on paper, or bouncing around between various types of tasks?)

In my lessons and classes, I can help you determine how to nuance your set-up to best suit your working style and to figure out what cues and exercises will help you to best improve your posture and maintain it throughout the day.

If you are interested in working with me on your posture in your daily life at home and at work, check out info on individual sessions and my next group class sessions open to all.