Improve Rounded Shoulders - Five Tips Based on the Alexander Technique
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by: Leland Vall
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1 Rounded shoulders?
While everyone can benefit from these tips, your shoulders may not be as rounded as you think. People often want straight lines in their bodies but there are no straight lines in the body. The body is made of curves, every bone is curved, and a gentle curve across the upper back is normal. I like to think of the body as an arch made of arches or a spring made of springs. By thinking about these tips you might find greater openness and strength within the arch across your upper back.
2 Your shoulders are behind you.
Your shoulders support your arms and their structure comes mostly from the back of your torso, not the front. You may think that your shoulders are in front of you, but it helps to think of them as behind you. Take a moment to feel both of your shoulder blades with your hands and also feel where your arms attach to your shoulders. After that, feel your shoulder blades again and try to be a little more aware of the back of your upper torso.
3 Where are your shoulders going?
Whether or not your shoulders are overly rounded, most people do tend to narrow the upper back at least to some extent. This same habit of drawing parts of the body inward is probably not limited to your shoulders, but is repeated throughout the body.
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About the Author
Leland Vall, M.AmSAT is a certified Alexander Technique instructor based in New York. He is the author of The Secret to Using Your Body and he teaches individuals and groups how to improve posture and to breathe, move, sit and stand with greater ease and strength. Find out how to feel better every day and for the rest of your life at www.freeyourneck.com
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