Smarter Sitting Tips: Improve posture and reduce tension with Pilates

Many of us sit every day, often for hours at a time. The body wasn't meant to be sedentary. Sitting can cause all sorts of discomfort and pain in the body. Sitting itself How we sit, and how long we stay there without moving, is what really matters. Smarter sitting is about bringing Pilates awareness into your seated posture so your body feels supported rather than collapsed.

When we slump, the spine loses its natural curves, the core switches off, and the shoulders creep forward. Over time this can lead to back pain, neck tension, and fatigue. Smarter sitting helps keep your muscles gently active and your posture balanced.

Think of sitting as an active position, not a resting one.

Try this Pilates sitting setup:

• Sit with both feet flat on the floor.

• Imagine your sit bones heavy and grounded.

• Inhale and lengthen your spine as if a string is gently lifting the crown of your head.

• Exhale, lightly engage your core and soften your shoulders.

• Let your chest stay open and relaxed.

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Hold this for a few breaths. Notice how tall yet easy your posture feels.

That’s smarter sitting.