Have you ever stopped to look at the posture of commuters on the N train? Or watched a line of people at the Whole Foods checkout? If so, you may have noticed that most of us are walking around in a hunched-over physical state. It is my belief that performers have a serious calling to be the ones in society who use their bodies correctly. Human brains have what is known as mirror neurons. These neurons cause us to match the physical behavior we observe. So, if I’m watching you on a stage or on camera, I’m going to instinctually mimic what your body does. If you carry yourself in a way that is open and free, I will feel that way in my body as well, and I will leave your performance feeling more energized.
I’ve identified five areas of posture that you can easily check to make sure you’re living in your body in the best way possible.
Feet in parallel. Stand up and look down at your feet. You should see your feet in a parallel position, drawing the number 11 on the floor. Many of us are standing in a turned-out or turned-in position always. I tend to see turned-out legs more frequently; this is not a great idea when it comes to breathing. In your lower back, your pelvis meets your spine at
Have you ever stopped to look at the posture of commuters on the N train? Or watched a line of people at the Whole Foods checkout? If so, you may have noticed that most of us are walking around in a hunched-over physical state. It is my belief that performers have a serious calling to be the ones in society who use their bodies correctly. Human brains have what is known as mirror neurons. These neurons cause us to match the physical behavior we observe. So, if I’m watching you on a stage or on camera, I’m going to instinctually mimic what your body does. If you carry yourself in a way that is open and free, I will feel that way in my body as well, and I will leave your performance feeling more energized.
I’ve identified five areas of posture that you can easily check to make sure you’re living in your body in the best way possible.
Feet in parallel. Stand up and look down at your feet. You should see your feet in a parallel position, drawing the number 11 on the floor. Many of us are standing in a turned-out or turned-in position always. I tend to see turned-out legs more frequently; this is not a great idea when it comes to breathing. In your lower back, your pelvis meets your spine at
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