The importance (and the difficulty) of sitting up tall

Many people grew up hearing parents say (usually at the dinner table), "sit up straight!"

I caught myself in a moment this morning repeating that same notion (to very young, computer-sitting clients).  Tight hamstrings, weak back/abdominal muscles and chronic 'desking' (ok, I made up that word) are all to blame for our society's difficulty sitting up straight. I see it in my teenage kids who are obsessed with their handheld devices. 

Check out some lovely visual examples below! Pilates teaches body awareness and will strengthen the muscles that are responsible for a tall spine.

Whether you are young or old, it's not too late to sit up straight.