Improving & Maintaining Correct Posture

Improving & Maintaining Correct Posture | Kathryn Morgan

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Improving & Maintaining Correct Posture | Kathryn Morgan
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This video is all about finding and maintaining correct posture- both for dancers and non-dancers! I take you through the basics of how to find the "lift" through the stomach and core, how to open your chest and shoulders, and how to engage your back muscles. I hope this tutorial helps you stand up straighter in both ballet class and life!
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@adrianarredondo9535 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not a dancer. I'm 55 and have struggled with bad poster my whole life. After watching your video, I finally get it. You've changed my life forever. Thank you and God bless you.

@odettg9106 2 жыл бұрын

I guess we need to get in Ballet class so we could have good posture like ballerinas 😄..Its never to late to try it..

@theXshopXmeister Жыл бұрын

I did ballet for 15 years and my teachers always tried to correct my posture by saying imagine I had a pole or a string pulling me.. but I could never seem to get it!! I did this in the mirror and everything clicked into place, thank you so much!

@foldingwishes 2 күн бұрын

Almost 10 years later, still the best video on posture I've found

@betsykirkland418 8 жыл бұрын

Im wearing a million dollar necklace. Someone just punched me in the stomach and tried to rob me! LOL. As weird as it sounds. I will never forget the imagery so this actually helps a lot ;)

@thefrugalcrafter 6 жыл бұрын

Betsy Kirkland I am glad you said that, I'll remember that too!

@paultheuglydog 9 жыл бұрын

Dad said that slouching is hurting my back. I told him that I slouch so much that good posture hurts my back worse. LOL

@Bmoney902 8 жыл бұрын

Fixing my posture was often painful and the worst by far was fixing my upperback/shoulder blades. It hurt the most as it's a relatively little-used area and gaining mobility there was more painful than splits. Luckily though it hasn't taken as long. The exercise that fixed me was swan arms- it looks like you think it would but as you open the arms to come down they make an arc up over the head, and backwards so the shoulder blades feel like they're coming together and the upper back is almost pinched. It's a subtle movement but you'll feel the effects for days and when it stops hurting you can stand tall.

@Anna1AK 7 жыл бұрын

paultheuglydog same issue. The unused muscles hurt when trying to keep good posture.

@laylanahar 6 жыл бұрын

Your dad said this because he cares, even though it sounds critical. If you think it hurts now to have good posture, wait till you see how much it hurts to slouch when you get to 50. Ima guess your dad knows. Most people over 50 do (or even 40) unless they were an athlete or in the military.

@I.love.chease 4 жыл бұрын

Bron Stormborn it tensions up your latissimus dorsi muscle

@mac9733 4 жыл бұрын

@@Bmoney902 Is there a video example because I keep seeing ballet videos for swan arms?

@AriRHen 9 жыл бұрын

I really love these types of "basics" videos. Sometimes I forget these things, or haven't really been taught these things "officially" I have a quick question, my ballet teacher says I am not using my back enough in my pirouettes and that it makes my arms drop or look "dead". Do you think this means I need to make sure I am doing that back pinching thing?

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

AriRHen Yes I believe that is what she means. Really use your shoulders and torso when you turn, and put energy in your arms so your elbows don't drop. Hope that helps! xoxo

@annabelleminkova1620 9 жыл бұрын

I'm SO happy you finally made this video! I have been wanting a posture video for ages! Thanks so so much Kathryn!

@vlair258 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You seriously gave me a really explanation. I started to have this arching posture around 5 years ago so my lower back hurts almost literally everyday. And today I just finish my very first adult ballet class. The trainer said we made a great posture when we arch. There was this one woman that really arch so much her body and the trainer praised her for her "good posture". Now my back is hurting so much I wanna cry. But with this video I hope I can correct my mistakes.

@vanav.jackson4521 3 жыл бұрын

Your the only one that can explain posture as to where I’m not scratching my head. Thank you Kathryn 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@garsine 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Kathryn, thank you for making this video. I was actually one of the people who requested this topic so I am really happy about it and find it incredibly helpful. Love from Germany xx

@tiniciayoung Жыл бұрын

Excellent break down for us regular persons!! Thank you!

@eileenrussell4046 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathryn. Your the best

@royalcelero2914 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathryn. Your the best!

@skylabuchanan9007 8 жыл бұрын

You have become my favourite dance KZfaqr! I have been struggling to find the best videos for turns, arabesque, posture and my tendus and I find your page and you have everything! You are an amazing teacher keep up the great work and thanks you so much. :)

@dancingcat87 5 жыл бұрын

this really helps. Thank you so much!

@thefrugalcrafter 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much:)

@Tang586 11 ай бұрын

This is life changing. Whenever I go back to work I'll get tight shoulders and sore back, but not today! All because I tried out the techniques mentioned in this video, so practical and easy too. Thanks so much ❤

@anthony_white99 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this Kathryn!!❤️

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

Anthony White My pleasure!

@user-rk3sl1vm1s Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! Really truely helped me

@pleasestop1760 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a clear explanation like this one.thank you for sharing.

@forceindia4666 4 жыл бұрын

Ballet is my favorite dance and pole dance. Thanks for you advices.

@gallopracerfan 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, this will help me a lot! I am not a dancer but a violinist and I have so many problems with my back and shoulders tensing up and going forward, this will help me to relax more and to keep myself from getting achy and tired when I play.

@euniceafonsopinto6538 9 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really needed it

@emmal9534 3 жыл бұрын

This video helped so much with my posture!

@brandysara 9 ай бұрын

Found the clip i was looking for!

@lsusanna3 2 жыл бұрын

This is so much more helpful than the “string on head” & “engage your core” advice. I have cervical spondylolisthesis (spellcheck doesn't even recognize that condition-it’s not spondylosis!!) & it does a number on my shoulders & shoulder blades. Constant pain. I’m really working to strengthen those between-the-blades muscles but I am nowhere near the kind of pinch you can do!

@eileenrussell4046 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a dancer and I needed to work on posture and after this video, it helped me a lot

@sandraboseindiagestao 6 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Thank you very much!

@varshalisatra2511 7 жыл бұрын

superb marvelous my 22 years bad posture got changed while walking seriously ty... ur trik really worked pls send video for sitting straight and keeping face straight rather then keeping up or down

@Loufi303 7 жыл бұрын

thank you, this was excellent! subbed

@shirinnajdi1951 2 жыл бұрын

very useful, thank you.

@lucysmith4184 9 жыл бұрын

Great video.Thanks for sharing

@kristinasnyder8553 9 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video on how to do the low Giselle bun? My friends and I are struggling and we are performing it in a few weeks! Thank you so much! I am a huge fan! ❤️

@vaishnavi8973 7 жыл бұрын

thank u kathryn..

@alisjose 9 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I'm always trying to improve my posture.

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

Alisha J Thank you!

@user-yi1sm2lt6v 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u!!!

@user-yi1sm2lt6v 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u!

@itsjavacat 8 жыл бұрын

Thx I will remember that im a beginner at the moment and I will have a test next week to move to Level 2 im so excited 😁😁😁😝😝😝

@PLTFRMSYOUTUBENIVERSE 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@ohnowell 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, definitely helps, especially since these are some different tips compared to most ones. The problem with my body is that I have poor posture because some muscles are either too tight or not strong enough, so maybe a tip for some people to feel whether that may be the core problem for you as well.

@myname16700 8 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video ! I recently found your channel and I find your videos very interesting, I am not a dancer but still I really enjoy them, thank you !

@nevadawilliams8367 6 жыл бұрын

Personally, I adore this “doso shocking guide” posture treatment that you can also look up on Google. I have slouched most of my adult life, and was ultimately motivated to fix my posture after a friend of mine commented I was slouching at the gym. This guide is teaching my muscles fix posture. Right after using it the very first day, I could already distinguish the difference in my posture.

@senkapetraroncevic8883 3 жыл бұрын

You are beautifu Kathrynl !Thank you

@RanyaDance 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, as usual. Thank you! I just recently discovered your channel and loving it. I am a pro (oriental) performer and also recovering from a fairly recent back injury and find your videos very very helpful and am sharing them with friends. Keep them coming!

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

Ranya M Thank you Ranya! Hope your back feels better!

@Twinkler 9 жыл бұрын

Very good, basic info for everyone. I try to remember many of these thing, especially while out. I'm not a tall person, but I feel instantly more elegant and grand. :)

@krisnatotani5192 9 жыл бұрын

I struggle the most with my posture which affects every (dance) position/movement so this was really helpful! Thank you!

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

Kuri totani I am so glad this helped!

@anajestic2619 7 жыл бұрын

Thank You Kathryn! this was really helpful now my back doesnt ache like it used to ^·^ ❤❤❤

@biancamadera1649 9 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos also your classes in powhow....people you need to suscribe those classes...very nice and cheap!!...thank so much Kathryn...

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

Bianca Madera Aww thank you Bianca!

@hollowhokage457 9 жыл бұрын

Great video! Could you do one on back strengthening? It's my weakest point. It's also not as flexible as I'd like it to be.

@IdolEyes84 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@christinalewis4877 9 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Could you please do one on good variations to do for different age groups at YAGP? Thank you!

@ashleymanney450 8 жыл бұрын

I did not know I could crack my chest haha

@AzAries 7 жыл бұрын

I do the hand clasp stretch all the time

@pinupgirl00 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@Fouhs 9 жыл бұрын

Could you please do a video on the nuances with the head and face with each por de bra? Or a video about how to correctly do upper back curves?

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

fou saelee Yes I will!

@doriscunningham9930 4 жыл бұрын

Your "pinch a pencil" tip fixed my neck and chest posture immediately😃

@baby_m0chi__ 8 жыл бұрын

this video actually helps a lot but, I try to keep my posture very good but I get loads of people staring at my chest and that makes me hunch over, so does my school bag. I try to stand up straight, my physics teacher and chemistry teacher remind me to stand up straight.

@narsappad7337 5 жыл бұрын

Yaa

@sp8602 3 жыл бұрын

Same situation

@lavelap5 3 жыл бұрын

Just the video I needed! My teacher keeps complaining about my posture. My biggest problem is that I struggle to create that extra inch on my waist without going backwards and breaking the lindo :(

@natakatsivalis 4 жыл бұрын

My problem is not really finding the correct posture, but keeping it. The muscles in my back start to get really tired and ends up hurting. Any tips on how to make this internal muscles that hold our posture stronger?

@shanwowproductions 8 жыл бұрын

Love this video! One thing that I get corrected a lot in class is about my posture. When standing and getting ready for an exercise I'm usually held well. Whenever I do a tendu/glisse/ dégagé derrière , my teacher ALWAYS corrects me about pulling up but I don't think I'm correctly feeling it, therefore I'm not actually "pulling up" to standards. When standing I feel the strength in the lower area of my torso (near the bladder) and I keep holding it in class but the teacher still corrects me about it. So the main problem is that I think I am holding in my core well but not the correct way..? When I turn I am also told that I stick out my pelvis- even though I still feel that sensation in my lower torso. Other than that when I am corrected on "pulling up" I usually just end up sucking in my stomach and holding my breath for the whole exercise. Any tips?

@lillixie1519 9 жыл бұрын

Can u please do a video on improving your grand jete?

@christycheray 9 жыл бұрын

I love your red Eleve leotard. In other thoughts, texting and computer use has caused poor posture in a lot of people including me. I do notice that when I wear my Amber leotard that the fabric pulls my shoulders to the correct posture. Keep up the good work.

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

Christy Cheray Thank you Christy!

@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger 3 жыл бұрын

My head is so heavy with thought, that it’s weighing the spinal column down. Imagine a bowling ball on a wet stick. Low room temperatures with thin clothing causes slouching as the body attempts to create the arching to keep a warm inner core, so I put on a warm sweater to decrease slouching . 😁💕

@theatreandbeautylover2489 9 жыл бұрын

Great video Katie! I was wondering, do you have any tips for preventing sickling in releves? Thank you!!😊

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

theatreandbeautylover24 Thank you! I will do a video on that! :)

@leopoldonapos7433 Жыл бұрын

Little correction:Ballet actually started in Italian courts* then it passed onto French courts. ☀️ Amazing video thx

@lelavici8379 9 жыл бұрын

I am from Germany and I ❤️your videos 🙈✌️

@rengirl94 6 жыл бұрын

I have scoliosis and whenever I try to think about having good posture it causes so much back pain 😭

@taylorka3995 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathryn! Thank you so much for your videos! They really help! I was wondering if you could make a video on how to do a bun for Giselle with hair that goes over the ears. My studio is performing Giselle in couple weeks and none of us can figure out how to do it. Thanks so much!

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

Taylor Ka Hi Taylor! I will see what I can do.... I am not sure about that either! Very difficult! Let me work on it!

@taylorka3995 9 жыл бұрын

Kathryn Morgan Thank you so much! Me and my friends really appreciate it!

@elizabethg1604 5 жыл бұрын

So I have a hyper extended back and I always get posture corrections.

@Emmanuelle-rq7fo 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Katy will you have some quwstions and answers coming up soon? Just want to know when to participate. Great video. Helps me understand posture much better. Thank you

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

KARINE AYTAN I believe so! I know I haven't done one in awhile, so I will plan for a Q&A soon! xoxo

@sweetpotatogreens7491 7 жыл бұрын

do you know if there are other views on this, or have any argument against them? my teacher advises against pinching the shoulder blades together and instead talks about widening the back and separating your shoulder blades and lifting your elbows. i really can't seem to find what feels or looks like the right alignment either way :\ will keep working on it.

@tutuballerina9229 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have very overdeveloped thigh muscles and they are pulling on my knees and causing knee pains. What do you recommend I do?

@randykenderguillenroca5712 8 жыл бұрын

could this help me with my forward head posture?

@gtoneable 3 жыл бұрын

My posture sucks. I can get into good posture but sometimes it's hard to maintain good posture. I believe I have to regain strength back in the back. :)

@indydancer-ck8cn 9 жыл бұрын

I am naturally very stoop shouldered and I constantly have to work on making my chest look as open as possible. This makes my shoulder blades touch like yours do...But I'm always told this is wrong and that the top of my back should be flat...Any thoughts on this?

@annikabargel9690 2 жыл бұрын

Have you found an answer to this question? I have the exact same struggle and I'm really not sure what do to.

@BallerinaBabe 2 жыл бұрын

My ballet teacher finds that I have an extra-arching back. I have to tuck my hips under otherwise I always look like I'm arching even when I'm lifted. Is this something you'd recommend?

@gtoneable 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, posture is everything for correct body alignment, but when you explain about the chest out/shoulders back thingy certain people shouldn't walk around like that or other certain people will get the wrong idea, if you know where I'm getting at ha.

@meghamehrotrasingh9580 6 жыл бұрын

how many times and minutes that we have to do that???

@odettg9106 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 28 struggling with bad posture I have try everything I guess 😅 my last on the 2nd to the last on my list is getting ballet clases ..Do older women also get in ballet too or you need to start young?..like a special class for beginners ?

@iBeauty96 8 жыл бұрын

i used to do a lot of latin dancing and now i've switched to ballet and i keep sticking my butt out :( especially in my plies

@krazybilly99 7 жыл бұрын

u need to shift your weight/torso more in the front and hold your gluten when u stand in first position. try this before class and watch yourself in the mirror.

@JoyceLingful 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Kathryn, its me again. I told u once tht Im having my inter found exam. It just happen earlier today in d afternoon. I felt so bad after it bcz i had made huge mistakes for 4 times, excluding the minors, i started with d wrong foot, thn wrong place ( she wanted pirouttes but my mind prepare me for allegro piece position ), everything was in right place but i decided to dance the piece wrong n went to the wrong corner for reverence. Im so upset. None of this happen during mock or even in class training. I wasnt expecting this. :( d examiner is kind to let me redo n of cx i gave the best at the 2nd chance by doin it right but im really really so disapointed v my performance

@rosebudr9818 8 жыл бұрын

I only have trouble with my neck

@diabloakland Жыл бұрын

Lmao you’re using the marriage of the kidnap music 😹 but thank you so much for this

@DanceDuo1727 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Katie! I was wondering how to relieve really intense burning calves while dancing. I personally have burning calves from the beginning of class all the way to the end. It even occurs during dances, what should I do?

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

Alicia M. Hi Alicia! That sounds so frustrating. Make sure you are really stretching them out after each and every class. Sometimes if your muscles are too tight they can burn. Also make sure you are eating enough potassium - bananas are a dancer's best friend. That should help with muscles burning too!

@XxEvYx 8 жыл бұрын

Love your video's and tips, I have a question. When I fix my posture I tend to be shorter of breath. It feels like I don't use a part of the volue of my lungs. Do I use the wrong muscles to lift my chest up or is this normal? Do you have any breathing advice during dance, in yoga breathing seems to help a lot.

@98breadandbutter89 8 жыл бұрын

+XxEvYx I think you are probably trying a bit too hard to fix your posture, you should try to relax into it a bit more; don't stand like a stick and hold your breath, try to breathe and find where your posture is correct, and you can still breathe. Also holding your posture and taking deep breaths should help :) Hope I helped!

@XxEvYx 8 жыл бұрын

thank you I will take your advice into my next balletclass ;)

@ahlyae 7 жыл бұрын

I never know if my positure is right..

@Flandernify 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of permanently self-correcting, isn't there any exercises or practices (other than Ballet) to normalize these improvements? Any equivalent of ballet but more masculine???

@danaarae 5 жыл бұрын

I have a really bad habit of arching my back, how can I help this?

@forceindia4666 4 жыл бұрын

Exercises, do something with yourself.

@dianeknutzen1959 7 жыл бұрын

I have a bad habit of pushing my hips forward when I releve en pointe. I don't even notice I'm doing it until the teacher says I am. Do you have any suggestions on how I can fix this bad habit?

@laylanahar 6 жыл бұрын

I'm really struggling with that. I'd recommend Kathryn's video on plies. Good luck - & once you get that fixed, I think all your other moves will become that much better.

@letitiajackson4090 5 жыл бұрын

Imagine being squashed between to walls, meaning you can only travel straight up! This should help, good luck!

@ThomasHunter11 9 жыл бұрын

Q&A with Katie: Were you born with 180 degree turnout and natural flexibility, or did you have to work up to it?

@baddestbleepever5106 4 жыл бұрын

She doesn’t has 180 degree turnout bc her joints weren’t build like that, she actually doesn’t has much natural flexibility but she worked up to it, she has a workout for turnout you could try!!

@patriciabrady8749 9 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry about this being kinda off topic >.< But basically I have this problem whenever I try to point my right foot. Two of my toes don't point, like at all. I've tried pushing them down, they don't stay. My left foot is like perfect and my arch is alright I suppose. It's just I can't point my right foot much at all because those toes don't point. This has kept me from training deeper in ballet. Do you have any tips? Great video by the way. :)

@elizabeth-up3en 9 жыл бұрын

Patricia Brady try massaging your feet, I had a similar problem and it was due to tension

@xxJodelleFerlandxx 9 жыл бұрын

Patricia Brady I had/have the same problem; for me it was due to scar tissue build up after some injuries. Try physio or massaging/warming up your feet really well. I'm basically stretching/massaging/working my feet constantly and it's started to improve.

@kathryn_morgan 9 жыл бұрын

Patricia Brady Both Eliza and Jodelle are right! Massaging your feet out will REALLY help!

@archey656 7 жыл бұрын

I practice my posture anytime I'm sitting or standing, I've been practicing my posture for about 3 months now, and I still catch myself slouching every once in a while. why isn't the practicing posture working ??

@morisettan638 7 жыл бұрын

Archey no2 MINE TOO

@DovganDance 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I also have a video about posture on my channel. But i explain it more from ballroom perspective)

@emiluvauncut357 4 жыл бұрын

My greatast Problems are the Scapular. 😩

@pinkcotton94 9 жыл бұрын

I can't differentiate "someone punching my stomach" and tucking in... :( i have hyperextended lower back

@clairebear5279 8 жыл бұрын

Try thinking of having your tailbone pointing down

@Bmoney902 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, I know you posted back in the summer but what you describe is a slow process to fix so maybe this might help still. I found that if I imagine a straight line drawn from my pubic bone to navel that needs to travel directly down to the floor I naturally straighten my back. I struggled against my back for a long time trying to tuck and suck in and lean and all that but this is the thing that has made the biggest difference. Also forcing turnout with exaggerate this hyperextended back, so if this is part of your problem turn in a little until you have the correct alignment to be able to turn out better.

@sarahafadel6806 7 жыл бұрын

حلووو

@ljadriano7649 6 жыл бұрын

My back bone might crack.

@ewwee5905 7 жыл бұрын

All this time i thought my posture was good. Before, I do have an idea that I always slouch. And when I stand straight, my classmates would always say that I'm just trying hard to look like I have boobs😂 So i thought I was doing it wrong and so what I did was I made sure my back was straight but my shoulders aren't align with the back😂😂 Turns out it still wasn't right.