SITTING PRETTY™ is a video mini-course

that guides you through a step-by-step process

that re-aligns your bone-deep framework of support

(a.k.a. your personal skeleton!)

and builds your upright self—literally—from the "bottom" up! 

(the same way a building is constructed).

Great News!

Sitting comfortably and solidly upright

is an INNATE SUPERPOWER 

you may have forgotten you have.

Yet your body still remembers how it's done!

Nothing is more empowering than

being in charge of how you feel because . . . 

You know what to do! 

I met many older people, including those pictured above, who lived their whole lives inhabiting their bodies like toddlers.

Sadly, in technologically advanced places, we've drifted away from inhabiting our bodies naturally. This is no one's fault; until now, a clear understanding about proper skeletal alignment has been misunderstood, leaving most of us unaware of our body's true potential for moving and aging with greater ease.

The three women pictured below poignantly illustrate the long-term effects of chronic structural collapse. Unfortunately, the further along in years we become, the more difficult it can be to overcome deeply embedded collapse.

I've written books about this and led countless in-person classes and workshops for almost thirty years. Ultimately, I created a comprehensive online self-study video course that empowers anyone, anywhere, to master not just comfortable sitting, but fundamental daily actions such as standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and even lying down to rest or sleep.

The secret to all this?

"Put your bones where they belong," the way all healthy toddlers instinctually do.

Your muscles will return to being naturally elastic,

meaning they'll be neither tight nor weak.

You'll be in harmony with Nature's grand design,

meaning you'll be solidly upright and comfortably relaxed.

Now that I’m 78,

I guess you could say I've become a “role model”

for natural alignment.

I'm so blessed to be able to enjoy the benefits of being pain-free, mechanically strong, and still able to move with fluid ease as I approach my 80s.

In other words, in significant ways, I still inhabit my body like a toddler! 

I spend countless hours sitting at my desk (and often on the floor), fulfilling my role as an unlikely "spokesperson on behalf of ignored and misunderstood skeletons!" 😂

I know this sounds funny,  but think about it:

When was the last time you heard anyone mention how crucial 
the alignment of your bones is to your overall health and well-being?

Surprisingly, this key aspect of our physical health is almost universally overlooked,
even by medical professionals.

 Yet . . .

Proper alignment isn't just about "good posture;"

it's a cornerstone of overall health and vitality.

It's not hard to imagine the far-reaching effects of skeletal alignment on the health of your entire body over your lifetime when considering the impact of structural distortion on your vital organs, blood vessels, and essential "tubes" and valaves, as illustrated in the graphic below. 

Proper skeletal alignment is a master key that

unlocks your body's full potential.

When your bones are correctly positioned,

they optimize the functioning of all your vital systems:

• Respiratory efficiency
• Digestive health
• Cardiovascular performance
• Endocrine balance
• Nervous system function—just for starters. 

Plus, the flow of energy through your body
is disrupted by misalignment
and the muscle tension that results from that. 

All the well-intentioned "energy work" in the world can't override the blockage of Earth's energy that is scrambled by physically disrupted channels. 

My transformation was remarkable.

Within months of learning principles of natural alignment: I experienced a dramatic improvement in my digestion and uncovered the ability to relax deeply while maintaining an upright position, whether sitting or standing.

Like most people, I grew up with the well-intentioned but misguided instruction to "sit up straight" – which translated to lifting my chest up and pulling my shoulders back. This rigid posture was championed as the ideal throughout society – from my mother's reminders and my dance instructor's corrections, to glossy magazine models and my intensive yoga training in the 1980s. No one questioned this conventional wisdom.

This same model of "good" posture persists in mainstream society today. It's characterized by the "S-curve" spine, which is problematic despite being widely accepted as the standard for a "healthy" spine.

For me and countless others, this modern Western approach to posture – with its unnaturally backward-tilted rib cage and head position – created chronic muscle strain throughout the torso and neck. I had become so habituated to this "up + tight" state that it felt normal, until my body could no longer sustain it.

Eventually, this misalignment evolved into chronic pain that threatened my career as a yoga teacher, particularly challenging since I was now managing studios in two locations.

Then came a turning point:

I experienced my body's "middle way,"  — a relaxed state where aligned bones provide effortless support, finally allowing overworked muscles to let go of chronic tension.    

I came upon this when I had the good fortune to be introduced by Jean Couch                         to the groundbreaking work of Noelle Perez of Paris.

This revelation was profound:

When our bones are naturally aligned to support us,

IT'S FINALLY SAFE TO RELAX! — because now, without the tension we thought we needed, we no longer collapse!

This isn't just a technique — IT'S AN AWAKENING TO BONE-DEEP WISDOM THAT RESIDES WITHIN EACH OF US. 

Yet another awesome feature!

Remember . . . and this is super important!

While knowing how to sit with ease is life changing,

being sedentary is never a healthy option!

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Let's challenge a prevalent misconception: that we need to "build" strong muscles through targeted exercises to maintain good posture. This belief, while widespread, misses a crucial truth about our bodies.

The key to sustainable physical well-being over a lifetime isn't found in isolated muscle exercises, which are likely to create an unintended imbalance in our musculoskeletal system that frequently leads to problems later. To be clear: "Exercise" provides important benefits that serve cardiovascular health, mood enhancement, and more. The important point here is that exercise needs to reinforce natural movement patterns. Long-enduring well-being is found in understanding and working with our body's natural design.

Look for guidance to our littlest "posture gurus" —toddlers — who demonstrate perfect mechanical alignment without any training. Their secret? They instinctively figure out how to allow their bones to provide structural support while maintaining their muscles' natural elasticity.

At 78, I'm among others who are living proof of this approach's effectiveness. I maintain vitality through natural, joyful movement rather than conventional exercise. Even with considerable sitting time, my understanding of proper skeletal alignment keeps me pain-free and mobile.

Seeing much younger people struggle with pain and limited mobility reminds me how fortunate I was to discover these principles in my late 40s. This motivates me, even as an "old woman," to continue sharing this knowledge.

The most exciting part? You can improve your natural posture situation at any age – it's (almost) never too late to improve how you feel.