Standing with Bone Strength

Dear Students:
I wrote this post in 2013 & found it to be a gem worth sharing again.

What does Good Posture Look Like? 
I find that many people are very confused about how to attain a healthy posture. A common assumption in our culture is that a good posture is achieved by holding the shoulders back and tucking the belly in, much like a military soldier standing at attention. When I inform people that holding the muscles in this way can lead to back pain and stiffness, they become scared and skeptical by my words. Luckily their skepticism goes away when they experience how much better they feel and move after letting go of a military posture.

This video explains very clearly that when people achieve standing with “bone deep strength” they can move powerfully and easily at any age. I can easily watch this clip over & over again because of the invaluable information & how Kathleen Porter nicely presents it in seven minutes. I believe you can too!

If you want to sign up for my Dynamic Standing workshop on Sat. October 10, 2026, click here for more information. If you wish to learn how to attain skeletal support during a Functional Integration session you can email me here.  Peace!
~Donna