How I’m Fixing 10+ Years of Bad Posture (Full Guide)

Summary

Enzo of Enzo Health describes his long-standing posture concerns—including inward-rolling feet, pelvic and rib positioning, and body asymmetry—and shares a personal plan based on two approaches: GOATA movement and the Initial Alexander Technique (IAT). He favors GOATA’s focus on movement while borrowing IAT’s emphasis on conscious body awareness and fascia. He argues that neither system is perfect and presents his plan as a hybrid.

Strategies and practices

• Walk barefoot and reconsider footwear: Enzo says barefoot walking and shoes that leave room for the toes may encourage more natural foot movement. He also uses toe separators.
• Check and adjust posture during the day: Periodically scan your body and make deliberate changes. Suggested cues include:
  • Bring the upper chest or sternum forward and up while drawing the lower rib cage back.
  • Adjust the pelvis to align with the rib cage.
  • Imagine lengthening the torso by lifting the rib cage relative to the pelvis.
  • Let the shoulders or head move forward if that feels appropriate, rather than forcing them into a rigid position.
• Use a brief conscious-control practice: Take a few seconds—counting “1, 2, 3”—to notice and adjust your body position.
• Practice walking mechanics slowly: Enzo aims for a slight forward lean, less weight on the heels, and an elevated inner ankle. He describes shifting weight from side to side in a spiral-like motion, first practicing slowly and then carrying it into walking.
• Try basic drills and positions:
  • Basic march: Shift weight from one foot to the other, then progress to stepping forward.
  • Seiza: Practice sitting on the heels, which Enzo says helps train the ankles.
  • “Baby swing”: From a kneeling position, rock back and forth while keeping the inner ankle elevated.
  • Hip pulsation: Place one foot forward and the other behind it, then pulse up and down.
  • Hip swing: Use a similar stance and rock back and forth, aiming to feel the movement in the glutes.

Enzo says the new positions and walking patterns may initially feel unfamiliar. He also suggests that discomfort or pain can occur while adapting; pain should not automatically be treated as normal, and persistent or worsening symptoms warrant professional guidance. He promotes Enzo Health Academy as a place to find posture modules and receive personal feedback.

Presenters and sources mentioned

• Enzo / Enzo Health — Presenter.
• GOATA movement system — Movement-focused approach discussed.
• F. M. Alexander — Identified as the founder of the Alexander Technique.
• Jean D’Omas Vero — Name as rendered in the subtitles; described as developing the Initial Alexander Technique.
• RaZor footwear — Brand mentioned in connection with barefoot-style shoes.