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Body posture
* are how bears communicate.
* counts in attempting to avoid fatigue.
* is another way horses communicate feelings.
+ Cat, Behaviour, Communication
  * Body posture is also important. The whole shape of the body changes when a cat is relaxed, or when it is alert. Also, the position of their ears and tail are used for communication, as well as their usual functions.

Faulty posture
* is at the root of most back pain.
* major underlying cause of back pain.

### posture:

Good posture
* can aid in reducing eyestrain even while watching television.
* can help minimize the effects of osteoporosis
  - relieve lower-back stress and eliminate some backache discomfort
* helps contribute to the normal functioning of the nervous system
  - prevent back strain and pain
* is associated with confidence and enthusiasm
  - essential when trying to reduce the risk of back problems during pregnancy
  - important in preventing backache
  - the head and back held straight and arms relaxed at the shoulders
* keeps the body in proper alignment, relieving muscles of unnecessary stress and strain.
* makes a person feel good and helps the body move with ease and grace.
* requires the entire body to work together.
* way of doing things with more energy, less stress and fatigue.

Gracefulness
* is posture
* means having a beauty of form, composition, and expression.

### posture | gracefulness:

Suppleness
* is gracefulness
* means range of motion at the horse's joints.

Improper posture
* is often the cause of or contributes to muscle tension and pain.
* places excess stress on the spinal column.

Physical posture
* is often a reflection of mental attitude.
* serve at best as an auxiliary, or a minor form of Yoga.

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Poor posture
* can cause a negative chain reaction throughout the body, chiropractors say
  - arthritis as well as other painful and long-term adverse effects
* can cause muscle imbalances and other physical changes in the body
  - tension and poor blood flow
  - rounded shoulders, backaches, and swayback
* can contribute significantly to back pain
  - to headaches
* can lead to or aggravate repetitive motion injuries or cumulative trauma disorders
  - pain and serious injury
  - pain, fatigue, and strains
* increases back strain that can aggravate arthritis and lead to disk problems.
* is considered one of the major causes of back pain
  - one of the main causes of neck and back injuries
* place unusual or excessive forces on components of the body.
* plays a significant role in causing back pain.
* puts a strain on muscles and ligaments and leads to back pain.
* throws the back out of alignment and can strain muscles and connective tissue.

Proper posture
* allows the body to oppose gravity much more efficiently and fluidly.
* is important especially as the weight increases.

Squatting
* are posture
  - residency
  - trespassings
* causes the urine to spatter onto the toilet seats.
* is insecure in the social context
  - the best exercise if done properly and worked hard
  - useful for picking things up, and climbing stairs is easy when holding an adult hand

Static posture
* affect various parts of the body.
* can also occur during standing work.
* leads to discomfort and lower productivity.
* place as much stress on muscles and tendons as repetitive work.

Upright posture
* helps keep the whole body in proper alignment.
* reduces forearm blood flow early in exercise.

Yoga posture
* Many yoga postures require many major and minor muscle groups to be used simultaneously.
* are helpful as they tone up the digestive system generally.
* bring physical as well as mental stability, health and vigor.
* can help open up the chest and increase blood flow.
* help to maintain good circulation, muscle tone, and ease of movement in the joints.
* work on the same principle as the breath.