stefan.funk replied to the topic why "chest-up"? in the forum WindWorks 4 years, 6 months ago
Hi Chris. This is a great observation that I have been struggling with myself in terms of whats the difference between passive and active and how does it all relate to posture. The way I see it:
The diaphragm cannot be controlled or used in order to push air. It simply contracts, which causes air to be drawn into the lungs and then it releases,…[Read more]
stefan.funk replied to the topic why "chest-up"? in the forum WindWorks 4 years, 6 months ago
I would add that poor posture and a collapsing chest inhibit the flow of air for both, what Greg refers to as passive and active, and thus invites choking. The diaphragm wants to come up. A relaxed chest helps with this. My experience is that a collapsing chest most often goes together with tight arms and shoulders moving to the front and inwards…[Read more]