Ep. 64 Pilates, Posture & Real Life: Rebalancing Without Perfection (Re-Play)

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideIs “perfect posture” really a thing—or just a wellness myth in disguise?In this episode of Modern Body: Pilates & Movement for Life, Aly DiRoma unpacks one of the most common misconceptions in movement culture: the idea that there’s one ideal way to stand, sit, or move through the world. With a blend of practical insights and personal anecdotes, Aly offers a refreshing perspective that ditches rigidity and embraces adaptability.You’ll explore the five major influences on posture—gravity, daily routines, habitual patterns, stress, and genetics—and discover why your “bad posture” might actually just be your body doing its best to support you.Aly doesn’t stop at theory. She walks you through how to actually assess your own posture in the moment, then explains how Pilates supports postural change by rebalancing soft tissue (think fascia, muscles, and tendons—not just bones). Whether you’re standing at the stove, holding a baby on one hip, or squatting a barbell, your posture is always in motion—and that’s a good thing.In this episode, you’ll learn:What posture really is—and how your body constantly adapts to gravityThe surprising role of everyday habits in shaping your stanceHow to recognize postural imbalances (hint: start with your hips)Why Pilates is a gentle but powerful tool for postural rebalancingHow to move with less tension, more confidence, and way fewer rulesWhether you’re deep into your Pilates journey or just beginning to tune into your body, this episode will leave you with a fresh understanding of movement, alignment, and what it truly means to stand strong.

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It’s your body. You’re in it all the time. But how well do you really understand it? Join Aly DiRoma host of Modern Body as she brings you the truths behind using Pilates and movement as a way to better understand and take care of your body in your modern life for life. Drawing from personal experiences as a Pilates and Movement instructor, expert insights, and the latest research on movement Aly unravels the trends and gives you the facts, so you walk away each week with a practical and realistic approach to movement and taking care of your body.