3. Add yoga to your routine.
Yoga and proper posture go hand in hand. That’s why yogis tend to have naturally good posture.
A great way to improve posture is to add a yoga class to your exercise regimen. And if you can’t make it to a class, you can try a simple posture called “Tadasana.”
According to Yoga.com, this pose can be practiced by standing with the feet hip distance apart. In addition, they should be parallel to one and other. Next, tuck your tailbone and use your core as a brace. Position your head in a way that your chin is parallel to the floor with the top of your head lined up with the center of your pelvis. Now elevate your arms so that they are over your head. Strive for a distance of shoulder width apart. Hold this for about a minute. And try to keep your arms and shoulders both relaxed and away from your ears.
4. Practice squeezing your shoulders together.
According to U.S. News & World Report, squeezing the shoulder blades together can be a posture helper. To do this, pretend you’re grabbing something that is sitting on top your spine. They suggest envisioning a pen. Remain in this position for 10 to 20 seconds.
In practicing this exercise, note that this can be done from a standing or seated position. Just make sure to keep your shoulders down as opposed to pulling them up toward your ears. This exercise can be performed to realign posture throughout the day.
5. Take the wall test.
Some of us may not know what good posture really looks like. This is where a reference point comes in handy.