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Moylan Ryan

• Somatic psychotherapist in Europe
•  Rolfing® practitioner (Structural Integration). Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81n-B1WI3Bg
• Certified posture exercise professional
•  Movement educator
• Provider of continuing education with the national certification board of therapeutic massage and bodywork
• Embodiment coach (virtual men's groups)

What is posture?

• Posture is really a representation of how we feel about ourselves. It's a representation of our self-image, our self-worth, our self-esteem
• It is not static but based on a triad of experiences: balance, alignment, and motion 

Why care about your posture? (it’s more than just looking good!)

Physical

• An epidemic of forward head position/protraction in the shoulders; the body is so intelligent that it supports our activity, or inactivity. A stooped concave type of position leads to your body laying down layers of connective tissue that will keep you in that shape.
•  Forward head position puts pressure on the thoracic cavity, impeding pulmonary function, your breathing ability, and also it's having a diminished effect on your cardiovascular system. Could lead to heart disease and COPD.
•  Fatigue

Psychological

• If your body is expressed in tension, torsion, and compression you’re in a collapsed state and playing small. You cannot be in FLOW.
•  A body that has length, breadth, and depth has space in it. Most bodies have run out of space. 

Cognitive

• Poor posture impedes the flow of the oxygenated blood coming up into the brainstem leading to mind fog. 

Bottom Line: The shape of your body is related to your ability to accomplish your goals (read that TWICE!  - at least). Listen up guys: The mind-body connection is very real!

Power in the breath – Understand the link between inspiration and respiration.

• Move from a reactive state to a responsive one (from fight, flight, or freeze into FLOW)
• Practice deep breathing (relax the pelvic floor, breath into the belly, extend the exhale)

Tips:

• Use a standing desk
• Take lots of breaks & move your body often
• Practice balancing on one foot (put one hand on a wall for support)
• Be conscious of your alignment (look at your feet)
• Practice deep belly breathing (stay centered & build your resilience)
• Get Rolfed®

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In our space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” Viktor Frank

Connect with Moylan Ryan

Website: https://moylan-ryan.com

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PostureIQ

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