It's April. Crocuses and grape ivy, daffodils and tulips.

The huge mountain of snow in my backyard reduced to a two-inch bump of white. Yes!

Oops! That's the opening I wrote before the Nor'easter on Friday. Oh well, that's New England. If you don't like the weather, wait a minute.

Enjoy whatever the weather is doing in your city. Take a walk. Wake up your ki, and catch spring fever! Relax your posture. Stand tall.

What is your stance in conflict? Aaron Odom shares his insight on slouching more and fighting less...

Good ki!

Posturing for Maximum Effectiveness

Aikidoists know the importance of posture. Head over shoulders over hips, weight balanced over both feet, shoulder width apart. Bowing posture, Seiza (seated) posture, Hanmi (standing) posture. Body and mind connected. When our posture is upright and ready, everything is. We're open, relaxed, and prepared for whatever may come.

I also see the huge part posture plays off the mat. Whether the tension is with our kids, our spouse or partner, or the worker in the next cubicle, when we're mentally set on being right, the body is set, too -- stiff, rigid, unmoving. Breathing is high and in the chest -- if we're breathing.

The good news is that by introducing a slight shift in your physical stance, you also shift your attitude. Try it: the next time you feel like fighting, change your posture. Relax your shoulders; breathe more deeply; stand perpendicular to or next to your conflict partner instead of facing them straight on. See what happens.

Aaron Odom writes in "Slouch more ... Fight less" how hard it is to fight when we change our physical "stance." Read it. It's great! Then go give someone a hug.

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Your Own Centering Bell

In my workshops, I use a centering bell to help participants practice.

So many people ask me where to find the bell that I created an mp3 file of the sound. You can download and listen to it anytime (no charge!). Just go to the top of the Products page on my website (judyringer.com).

Take a moment now to listen and center yourself.

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Power & Presence Training
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Portsmouth, NH 03801
voice: 603.431.8560
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