Sit on chairs as if the chair is your legs.
I really like this tip. Try it now, “stand” on the chair as if you are standing on your legs. You’ll sit taller without the trouble of sitting up “straight”. A comfy couch? Just do the best you can without trying too hard.
More resources for comfortable sitting:
Video: The Chair Is Incidental
Video: Improve Computer Posture
Video: How to Lean Back in a Chair
Video: Think of the Chair as Your Legs
Point Your Spine when Bending Forward
Seated Bending, Use Your Hip Joints
Seated Bending, Lead with Your Head
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Trying to keep back lengthen and widen, with out keeping neck free head forward and up , IS WETHER OVER CONFIDENCE ON OUR PARTS OF BODY????
Tip 64 is a video version of this tip.
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