Feeling Rooted While Sitting - Postural Awareness In A Chair

Often times, we lose the connection to our legs and compress our spine when we spend long periods of time sitting in chairs. With some simple awareness cues, we can bring back more integrity to our posture while sitting. Use this short meditation to wake up the aliveness of your body, release tension, and use the breath to support good alignment while in a chair.

Transcript

This meditation is best done while sitting. Begin by adjusting your pelvis so that your sit bones are taking most of the weight of your upper body. Your sit bones are those two bony points at the base of your pelvis. For many of us, That may mean that we have to shift forward in our seats. Feel the length in your spine by reaching your crown up towards the sky. You're more looking for a sensation of lifting rather than actually trying to lift yourself off your seat. Allow your shoulders to fall away from your ears and your chest to open. On your next inhale, Receive it in a soft, Relaxed belly. Many people hold tension in their abdomen, So just allow this area to relax and to soften. Place your feet firm on the ground. Feel the base of your big toe, The base of your pinky toe, And the width of your heel. Allow those three points to feel the pressure evenly. Relax the muscles in your face, Feeling your forehead soften. Maybe bring a slight smile to the lips. Relax the eyes and feel your tongue resting on the roof of your mouth. You can imagine that there is a string attached to the crown of your head, Lightly pulling you up, Giving you a sense of length through your spine. Your hands may be relaxed, May be together, May be resting on the thighs. Just keep your shoulders nice and relaxed. Lower it away from the ears. Return to your soft belly, Feeling the breath spread throughout the torso. As the tension releases into the ground, Take a moment to notice how it feels. Know that throughout the day, You can always check in with your body.