Posture Isn’t the Problem—Being Stuck Is

Let’s Talk About Posture (But Not the Way You’ve Been Told)

Ever been told to “fix your posture” or “sit up straight” like it was the answer to all your problems?

Most of us have. And for those of us who use our bodies and voices professionally—singers, teachers, therapists, speakers—it can feel like our posture is under a microscope. We get hyper-aware of standing “correctly,” breathing “correctly,” holding ourselves together.

But let’s run a quick experiment.

Sit up tall. Real tall. Find what you think is your “best posture.”
Now hold it. And don’t move.
Set a timer. See how long you last before your body wants to shift.

It doesn’t take long, does it?

That’s the thing. We’re not built for stillness. Even when you think you’re being “still,” your body isn’t. Your breath is moving. Your blood is circulating. Your tissues are responding to gravity and pressure every second.

Posture isn’t a position. It’s a process.

It’s not about having good or bad posture—it’s about having options.
Can your body shift? Can it load, unload, rotate, soften, rebound? Can your joints respond when your breath needs space or your voice needs power?

That’s what I care about. That’s what your voice cares about, too.

Because when we get stuck—when we’re locked in one shape for too long—systems start to overload.
Breath gets tight. The tissue around the tongue and larynx starts to grip. Tension creeps in.

So what if, instead of “fixing your posture,” you gave your body more choices?

Here are a few low-stakes ways to invite more movement (and ease) into your day:

While Sitting:
– Shift often. 
– Most importantly - Change it up.

While Standing:
– Shift your weight between heels.
– Try staggered feet, feet together, wide stance.
– Let your ribcage move when you breathe.

On Screens or in Rehearsal:
– Take visual breaks—your eyes are part of your posture too.
– Look far away every 20 minutes to reset visual tension.

Major truth: The best posture is your next posture.
We don’t need to be “held up.” We need to be responsive. Dynamic. Alive.

Let me know if this resonates. I’d love to hear where you feel stuck—and what shifts help you feel more supported.

Warmly,
Christine