Why "Sitting Up Straight" Won't Fix Your Posture | Ep. 8

Why "Sitting Up Straight" Won't Fix Your Posture | Ep. 8

Most of us have heard it: sit up straight, pull your shoulders back, tuck your chin. But forcing your body into a rigid position isn’t the path to better posture. In this episode, yoga therapist Mikah Horn shares a practical four-step framework that helps posture feel natural instead of forced, so you can stand, sit, and move with more ease.

This is part two of a three-part series on posture. If you missed the previous episode, go back and listen for the hidden benefits of posture and why it impacts far more than how you look.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • Why posture isn’t about discipline or holding a “perfect” shape
  • The four key steps to improving posture without strain
  • How movement variability supports healthy joints and tissues
  • Why strength and opening tight areas must work together
  • How awareness transforms posture into a lived experience, not a forced one

By the end, you’ll understand how to nurture posture as a capacity—not a command—while giving your body the balance of strength, mobility, and mindfulness it needs.

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