15 Minutes to Better Posture

In a bit of a slump? Pick yourself up with this easy routine.

The Routine

The five easy exercises that follow—from Calgary, Alberta, yoga instructor Susi Hately (functionalsynergy.com)—can release tension, build muscle, and give you energy and an instantly taller, slimmer-looking physique. Repeat the circuit twice.

To maintain the benefits you’ll gain by doing these moves regularly, establish good posture at your desk: Sit with your back against your chair and feet flat on the floor. When you look at a computer screen, your eyes should be level with the center of it. If they aren’t, raise or lower the monitor.