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Don’t Pull Your Shoulders BackFive Tips for Feeling Better about Rounded Shoulders Based on theAlexander TechniquebyLeland VallCertified Alexander Technique Instructor New York, NY
People often complain about rounded shoulders. There are many fitness exercises for correcting this problem but the Alexander Technique perspective is a little different.Exercise is important, but no matter how many corrective strengthening exercises youdo, posture is mostly the result of postural habits and how you perceive your body. Thefollowing tips can help you make better choices about your shoulders whether or notyou exercise.
1 Rounded shoulders?
While everyone can benefit from these tips, your shoulders may not be as rounded asyou think. People often want straight lines in their bodies but there are no straight linesin the body. The body is made of curves, every bone is curved, and a gentle curveacross the upper back is normal. I like to think of the body as an arch made of arches or a spring made of springs. By thinking about these tips you might find greater opennessand strength within the arch across your upper back.
2 Your shoulders are behind you
.Your shoulders support your arms and their structure comes mostly from the back of your torso, not the front. You may think that your shoulders are in front of you, but ithelps to think of them as behind you. Take a moment to feel both of your shoulder blades with your hands and also feel where your arms attach to your shoulders. After that, feel your shoulder blades again and try to be a little more aware of the back of your upper torso. (See
56 Alexander Technique Tips
, Experience your body from the backforward. page 3.)
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View of the back of the torso.
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