How do I get a better stance?

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24 Jan 2010, 9:24 am

Am I able to practise to get a better stance? If so, how?
I'm so rigid when I walking and standing.
Everyone else seems to be so relaxing, I look like a tense and weird person.
Sometimes I try to imitate their way to walk, but I mostly fail.
I have no idea how to walk and stand as they do... :cry:

Maybe an odd question?

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24 Jan 2010, 9:44 am

Never thought about it before, but- maybe plug in some head phones, with music you like, go for a walk - don't think about walking, just walk to the beat, enjoy the rhythm.

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24 Jan 2010, 10:07 am

try standing up, closing your eyes and taking in some deep breaths, and just relax your muscles

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24 Jan 2010, 10:18 am

Why are you rigid when you walk?

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24 Jan 2010, 10:39 am

Thank you! I'll try it.

ursaminor wrote:

Why are you rigid when you walk?

I don't know.

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24 Jan 2010, 10:53 am

Try yoga or maybe a martial art. Yoga is easier to do on your own tho, check out expertvillage.com for instructional videos.

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24 Jan 2010, 11:13 am

My motor skills are poor also I began martial arts it was too demanding of my coordination and balance I became quite overwhelmed. After an injury I began Tai Chi my balance, coordination and stilted walk have improved considerably I highly recommend it.

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24 Jan 2010, 6:29 pm

Tai-chi's good. A simple trick from that is just to roll your shoulders a couple of times (backwards, that is toward your face) and let them rest in the bottom of their sockets. It stops me from hunching forward when I walk.

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24 Jan 2010, 6:51 pm

What's a stance exactly, by the way? I'm not a native speaker of English, and I only know it to be a synonym of "point of view"?

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24 Jan 2010, 6:53 pm

ursaminor wrote:

Why are you rigid when you walk?

It's a trait of Asperger Syndrome.

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24 Jan 2010, 7:04 pm

You just have to keep practicing in front of a mirror and reminding yourself to walk differently. It will take a while, but eventually become second nature. I don't think there's any shortcut though

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24 Jan 2010, 7:05 pm

dddhgg wrote:

What's a stance exactly, by the way? I'm not a native speaker of English, and I only know it to be a synonym of "point of view"?

Stance = literally, the way one stands

A poor stance is a lopsided way of standing.

A strong stance is a firm and erect way of standing.

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24 Jan 2010, 7:05 pm

Xelebes wrote:

dddhgg wrote:

What's a stance exactly, by the way? I'm not a native speaker of English, and I only know it to be a synonym of "point of view"?

Stance = literally, the way one stands

Thank you!

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24 Jan 2010, 8:16 pm

do you have bad posture, if you do try working out and it'll help you out. Don't walk with your head looking down at the ground. And swing your arms

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24 Jan 2010, 11:15 pm

Withdrawn wrote:

Maybe an odd question?

What will improve posture is Eastern martial arts or dancing classes. Since you're a girl I'd suggest dancing classes. (omg stereotype!

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Head up, shoulders down and aligned with your hips on vertical plane.

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25 Jan 2010, 12:09 am

I have been able to improve the way my feet point a bit with basically practicing walking.

I still look like a robot and my hands/arms are always in the air or not where they are supposed to be. I am not even sure where they are supposed to be. My arms never feel natural. But I don't mind much, it is just the way I walk.

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