Poise and Posture
Posture expresses attitude, feeling and mood. A slouch posture can suggest lack of interest or enthusiasm while standing with the entire weight balanced on both feet make a person look confident and relaxed.
Correct standing posture is demonstrated by having your head and chin up, shoulders back, and feet flat on the ground:
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Stand up straight and comfortably with your feet slightly apart
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Hold your head up straight
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Balance your body’s weight evenly over both feet. Do not tilt forward or backward.
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Hold your shoulders up, back, and relaxed
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Do not force them backward too far or leave them slumped forward
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Let your arms fall freely at your sides with your elbows slightly bent
Walking, like standing, is natural, but graceful walking takes a little practice. So, how you do it?
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Stand up straight and tall
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Keeping your feet only slightly apart, step out with one foot and then the other
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Keep your knees slightly bent
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Swing your arms gently, and keep your shoulders up, back, and relaxed
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Keep your hands with your palms turned in toward your sides, and do not overly rock or swing your hips
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Let your arms fall freely at your sides with your elbows slightly bent