I'm adding a new feature to my blog. Every week or so, I'll add a new Body Balance Awareness Tip. I think often people go about their day with little awareness of how they use their bodies. I've been practicing becoming aware of how my body feels as I do daily activities. For instance, sometimes I sit at the computer, thinking I'm just going to take a moment to check email. 20 minutes later I get up and wonder why I am so sore! I've begun to realize that my quick email check wasn't all that quick and when I sat down I didn't adjust myself to sit for any length of time - I find when I do not pay attention I end up sitting on one half of my butt and my feet are turned and curled inwards.
So, here is Body Balance Awareness Tip #1
Try this while you are at the computer. First, sit evenly on the chair facing the computer squarely, shoulders relaxed and feet flat on the floor. Then, every 20 minutes or so, stop briefly and check in with your body. Start from the feet up (or the other way) Are your feet relaxed and flat on the floor? Are you sitting evenly? or are you crooked with your weight to one side of your hips? Are your shoulders up around your ears? Are you hunched over? Is your head cocked to one side? Just notice and gently shift until you are sitting relaxed while you work, even if you're just doing a quick check of email!
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