Your performance depends upon how you sit.

But it’s easy to fix.

Hey ,

Sit up straight or it can impact your company’s performance.

I’m not kidding, your sitting posture could be the key to unlocking untapped energy and boosting your performance as a founder.

Today at glance:

1. How wrong sitting can be detrimental on your performance.
2. Common mistakes you might be making with your sitting posture.
3. How ancient yogic techniques can easily help you.

As a founder you sit for long hours, isn’t it? For attending meetings, coding for long hours, managing your finances, and what not.

But do you know how detrimental it can be on your performance and your overall well-being?

Be honest with yourself and answer this, are you sitting the correct way or neglecting it because of comfort?

This video can be an eye opener.

Video by TEDEd

Here are some common pitfalls that you may often encounter:

  1. Slouching: Rounded shoulders and a curved spine compress vital organs, restricting airflow and impeding digestion, leading to decreased energy levels.

  2. Forward Head Posture: Leaning forward places strain on the neck and spine, leading to tension headaches, reduced blood flow to the brain, and diminished mental clarity.

  3. Crossing Legs: Sitting with crossed legs disrupts pelvic alignment, causing uneven pressure on the hips and spine, which can lead to chronic pain and decreased mobility.

So what’s the solution?

Fortunately, ancient yogic techniques offer powerful solutions to counteract the detrimental effects of poor sitting posture.

By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you can restore balance, vitality, and focus:

(Note: It doesn’t take away much of your time, energy, and focus, but the benefits are extraordinary.)

  1. Lotus Pose (Padmasana): This classic yogic posture promotes proper spinal alignment, strengthens the core, and enhances blood circulation, revitalizing both body and mind.

  2. Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana): Sitting on your heels in Vajrasana helps to alleviate lower back pain, improve digestion, and cultivate a sense of groundedness and stability.

  3. Easy Pose (Sukhasana): Sukhasana encourages an open chest and relaxed shoulders, fostering deep breathing and reducing tension in the upper body.

Sounds intimidating? But trust me, it’s not.

By making small, consistent adjustments, you can gradually transform your sitting habits and experience profound improvements in energy and performance:

  • Take regular breaks to stretch and reset your posture.

  • Practice deep breathing exercises to invigorate your body and mind.

  • Invest in an ergonomic chair, adjust your desk height, and position your computer screen at eye level to support proper alignment and reduce strain.

  • Cultivate awareness of your body's alignment throughout the day.

  • Lastly, make conscious efforts to maintain good posture during meetings, calls, and work sessions.

Your sitting posture is more than just a physical habit—it's a powerful tool for optimizing your energy and performance as a SUPER founder.

Don’t neglect the power of small habits, which can be as simple as your sitting posture.

a Super founder

I hope this helps, if you have any questions? We’re all ears!

Stay tuned for the next one which will take you one step closer in becoming a Super founder.

Thank you,

Santhosh, founder of WeBuidl