ポスチュアウォーキング協会 THE POSTURE | KIMIKO

I began walking when raising my children because it seemed like the one thing I could do to resolve my struggles: I wanted to get rid of my post-partum weight; I wanted to change the humdrum of my daily life; and I wanted to do something with myself. From there I found that

gradually,
over time,

as I enjoyed walking, I discovered a special style of walking that anyone can do.
This is posture walking.

This new style of walking can be practiced every day and allows you to effectively use physical movement to exercise both your body and soul.

One unique element of this exercise is the fact that muscles at the back of the body are primarily used.
As a result, you will notice the following changes. (Results may vary.)

First, you will experience changes to your body.
1 More highly toned hips and reduced clothing size
2 Firmer, longer looking legs
3 Beautifully toned back
4 Toned upper arms
5 Flatter stomach
6 More definition in the face
7 Larger bust
8 Added height

These were, in fact, changes that my body underwent.
And many of my students have experienced them as well.

Originally I thought that I wanted to be thin but, rather than just losing weight, my body has become trim and fit as a result of my regimen.

I gained muscle.
My weight has hardly changed, but I’ve successfully eliminated complexes I once had about my body.
You, too, can work towards achieving an elegant and refined figure any time over the course of your day-to-day life.
You, too, can wear what you like with confidence.

Also, I have experienced change within myself.

1 I learned to truly love myself.
2 I learned to value myself.
3 I am no longer afraid of aging.
4 I am proud of myself.
5 I have become deeply grateful for all the things and people around me.
6 Good things keep happening, and I have found happiness.

I woke up to the fact that I was in a happy environment.
I was blessed, but had never noticed.
If we do not use our bodies properly, then our minds also fail to work well.

People who practice posture walking have a sparkle in their eyes.
I can see it.
The difference between people with good posture, and those with bad posture, can be seen in their faces.
Their eyes shine and, even without make–up, there is clear definition in the face and a bold shape in the lips.

It’s all connected, to the body.
There’s no way to cheat it.
The eyes and face are freshly sculpted by the facial muscles.
It appears that the facial muscles are pulled from the back of the body.

At the end of each lesson, I can see the difference in my students’ eyes from when they came in.
And I can see the new definition in their faces.
Some students change after just one lesson.

It amazes me. How we can all become so beautiful just by using our bodies properly.

No matter what make up you use or trendy clothes you wear or how you style your hair,
bad posture ruins everything. It makes it everything else look fake.
People with radiant expressions appear to carry an intense agility when they move.
This is because they are using their bodies properly.

I saw one student the other day who I had not seen in roughly a year.
She took one look at me and said, “You are slimmer than ever! And your face has been lifted…and your bust has grown!!”
It’s true. And I’m proud.

Last year I faced health problems due to overwork, so I made an effort to slow down the pace of my life while diligently continuing my posture walking lessons.
Naturally, I didn’t have any special salon facials, tried any diets, or had any sort of breast implants during this time.

When giving myself facials, I would borrow the words of the famous Japanese beauty specialist Chizu Sakeki, and tell myself, “Be beautiful, be lifted. I am beautiful.”
Each morning I look in the mirror before I go out, and cast my magic by noting, “Today, again, I am perfect!” After making a wish that the day’s lessons go well, I ready myself by straightening my back as I head off to the station.

All I have done is try to walk as properly as I can.

People with invigorated bodies, have spirited minds as well.
It’s hard to tell exactly which comes first, but the mind and body clearly share the same groundwork.

We are born into our bodies.
And I have realized just how meaningful it is for us to take charge of these vessels.

When you are in control of your body, it is easier for you to control your mind.

As you walk you’ll find that your mind clears and you’ll feel more at ease. You may even begin to hum. Your circulation is enhanced and oxygen is delivered to every inch of your body as you exercise it from head to toe. This action will stir the recesses of your mind and help wash away any unnecessary weight that it carries.

It is impossible to improve your mind while neglecting your body.
This is the conclusion that I have reached over the past decade.

Moreover, I have great news. The body holds even greater potential than we know.
The body holds amazing power, and this power draws happiness to us.

My life has changed, and countless doors have opened for me—more than I could have ever imagined.
Walking has brought me this luck. I now realize just how easy it is to be happy.
It cannot be done in a single day.
You have to keep on walking, step by step.
You continue along the path that you believe in. Then one day you will discover that the landscape and season have changed.

There’s no answer as to what should be in our hearts,
and no way of knowing when a heart is right.
We can’t show others what’s inside us and ask them whether or not it’s correct.

But, when it comes to a body, even a child could tell at a glance!
Everyone has an instinctive understanding of what a beautiful body is and how it is used.

Therefore, without having to ask anyone, you can find ways to use your body while listening to it.

Try to discover ways to use your beautiful body.
You’ll find that you’ll enjoy your time with yourself more and more.

I only hope that we may all wake up to the wonder of our bodies and learn to follow the path to a happy life.

A posture walker is someone who walks while maintaining good posture.

I’m not here to make any overly sweeping statements or insinuate that posture walking is the best way to walk.
There are many approaches to walking in this world. And posture walking is just one.

If my style of posture walking would be helpful for you,
I would be pleased to have you use it.

I have confidence.
I am proud with the knowledge that this is the best muscle training for a most gracious and beautiful body and soul.

Start your own upward spiral of happiness—no one else can do it for you.

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The posture walking method is copyright protected.
Only posture stylists recognized by the Posture Walking Association may teach the posture walk.

（llustrations ： Kamiooka,Tome）