The Hidden Benefits of Good Posture | Ep. 7

Posture is about much more than standing tall. It’s a key to healthier, more easeful aging. In this first part of a special three-part series, yoga therapist Mikah Horn reveals the surprising ways posture shapes your breath, balance, bone health, and even your mood.Posture isn’t fixed. With awareness and gentle movement, you can strengthen support muscles, ease pain, and retrain your body to carry itself with more freedom. This episode uncovers the hidden benefits of good posture and why it matters even more as we age.In this episode, you’ll learn:How posture impacts breathing and energyWhy upright alignment lowers fall risk and supports balanceThe connection between posture, spine health, and osteoporosis How posture contributes to pain relief in the neck, back, and hipsThe powerful link between posture, confidence, and mood👉 Your Next StepJoin the Free 7-Day Yoga for Posture Challenge starting September 22 (or anytime after on-demand). Sign up at yogaforposturechallenge.com and begin simple, guided practices to feel taller, steadier, and more at ease in your body.🔗 Research Mentioned in the EpisodeDo slumped and upright postures affect stress responses? A randomized trialIncrease or decrease depression by changing postureUpright posture improves affect and fatigue in people with mild-to-moderate depression💌 Stay ConnectedYouTube: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yogaFree Facebook Community: Yoga at Home