Aaron Alexander: “If you're in a position all the time, it becomes your personality.” Alexander, a manual therapist and movement coach, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your posture can impact your mood, plus: - How to fix your alignment (~17:53) - The best way to walk for longevity & a calmer mind (~28:57) - Why you should listen to crackling fire when you're stressed (~47:12) - Nonnegotiable habits for spinal health (~50:06) - Why you should regularly sit on the floor (~51:33) Referenced in the episode: - Alexander's book, The Align Method. - Alexander's podcast, Align Podcast. - Join the Align Community. - A study showing 86% of students had an easier time accessing uplifting memories in an upright position - Read more about Albert Mehrabian's 7-38-55% rule. - mbg Podcast episode #245, with James Nestor. - mbg Podcast episode #238, with Brian Mackenzie. - A study on access to greenery & recovering from gallbladder surgery. - Man's Search For Meaning, by Viktor Frankl. - Learn more about Joan Vernikos' research. - A study showing 2 minutes of walking associated with reduced mortality by 33%. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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