Natural Posture for Pain-Free Living - The Practice of Mindful Alignment (Paperback, New Edition of Ageless Spine, Lasting Health)

Our bones are the framework of support for our bodies, much like the wall studs and beams of a house. Yet the alignment of the skeleton along the vertical axis of gravity is largely overlooked today, even by fitness experts and yoga teachers. In a culture of cocked hips, sauntering models, and slouching TV watchers, where "chin up, shoulders back, stomach in" is believed to be good posture, we have forgotten what healthy alignment looks and feels like--leading to chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain for millions. Sharing photographs from around the world of "gurus" of natural posture and authentic strength, such as women in their 80s who easily carry heavy loads on their heads and toddlers learning to walk, Kathleen Porter shows what natural skeletal alignment truly looks like. With insights based on the fundamental laws of physics and detailed full-color diagrams, she guides you through an understanding of the body's naturally pain-free design. She explains that when the body is aligned as nature intended, your weight is supported by your bones rather than your muscles, allowing a blissful release from chronic muscular tension--which you may not even be aware you had. She offers 12 physical exercises to become mindful of your posture and discover healthy alignment of your pelvis, rib cage, shoulders, neck, and your body as a whole. Providing easy-to-follow instructions for mindful alignment during the most ordinary daily activities, even sleeping, as well as a chapter on practicing yoga safely, Porter shows how returning to our forgotten alignment from childhood can offer relief from chronic pain and tension and can provide easy flexibility, enduring strength, and vitality well into old age.

General

Imprint:	Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Kathleen Porter
Dimensions:	254 x 204 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	302
Edition:	New Edition of Ageless Spine, Lasting Health
ISBN-13:	978-1-62055-099-1
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Alternative therapies, healing & health Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Fitness & diet > General Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Alternative therapies, healing & health
LSN:	1-62055-099-7
Barcode:	9781620550991

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Natural posture for pain free living

Sun, 20 Sep 2015 | Review by: C K.

Excellent book for any one working in the health field

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