THE CORRECT POSTURE

Your personality depends more than just on your face. If you really want to look good hold your shoulders back, tighten your bottom, and straighten your back. Now look straight ahead at eye level, so that your head is evenly poised above the spine and your chin is at right angles to your neck. Keep your shoulders straight by pushing your chest up and out, to avoid a hunched back. Tuck in your tummy, because a bulging stomach is a feature of an unattractive posture. Initially you might have to make a conscious effort to maintain this posture, but later on it will come naturally to you. All this will give you a graceful carriage and make you feel fitter. Your posture while you sit is also important.

See that you sit in a suitable chair the seat should be of such a height that the knee joint forms a right angle when the feet are resting on the floor. The back of the chair should conform to the shape of the spine and be firm enough to support the spine. Practice sitting down and rising up in one flowing movement, rather than in a series of uncomfortable jerks; keep the top half of your body straight and lower yourself slowly into the chair. Once sitting hold your back straight, keep your stomach in and your trunk pushed deep in to the chair. Reaching upwards should also be a movement of the whole body, keeping your back straight and your weight evenly balanced on the balls of the feet. Remember to keep all the movements relaxed and flowing, not jerky and stiff.