She’d spent over 30 years feeling self-conscious about her posture. Mirrors, shop windows—even certain clothes—were constant reminders of something she didn’t like: the way her posture made her look and feel.
When I assessed her posture, it was clear that her upper back, head, and shoulders were rounding forward.
But posture isn’t just about the upper body. The whole body works as a system—everything’s connected.
When I looked closer, I noticed something else.
Not only did this improve her appearance, but it also helped her move, breathe, and feel better overall. Her posture isn’t “perfect”—but that’s never the goal. After 30 years of hunching forward, this shift was huge for her.
In her own words: “I feel straighter, taller, and much more confident in myself – and happier too.”
Her journey is proof that real change is possible—no matter how long you’ve been stuck. And that the body wants to feel better. Sometimes, it just needs the right guidance.
Written by Ameet Bhakta, BSc, DipHE
Certified Postural Alignment Specialist (Egoscue Institute)
Founder of Health Through Posture, London & Tunbridge Wells