Always Tired After Practice Fix These 4 Posture Habits #pianotips

Do you feel tired after every practice session even when you're not playing physically intense pieces.

You might think you're doing everything right, like sitting up straight and staying focused, but what if those very habits are draining you.

In this video, we’re breaking down 4 posture shifts that can help you reclaim energy, release tension, and transform your relationship with the piano.

Let’s start with a common myth that you should always sit up straight. While it sounds good in theory, this often leads to stiffness, overcorrection, and upper-body tension that actually makes things worse.

Trying to hold yourself upright often tenses the lower back and shoulders, which limits movement and drains energy. Instead, learn how to release the spine into a more natural, sustainable position.

Step two. Release your shoulders. Many pianists unconsciously hike their shoulders up, especially when concentrating or reaching for a tricky passage.

But tight shoulders restrict your arm mobility and create unnecessary stress that travels down through your back and into your wrists. Learning to notice and release shoulder tension is essential for injury-free playing.

Step three. Let your lower back roll backward slightly. This tiny adjustment can help unlock stiffness that’s been building up unnoticed.

Instead of locking into rigid spinal alignment, this slight roll allows your pelvis to find a more supported resting point, taking pressure off your spine and making breathing easier.

And finally, ask yourself this powerful question
Where in my body can I do less
This isn’t about being lazy, it's about efficiency, awareness, and mastery.

Most musicians carry more tension than they realize. Scanning your body for tightness and gently letting go brings instant relief and long-term benefits for technique and longevity.

This simple internal question will lead to lighter hands, freer movement, and a much more enjoyable practice session.

These four micro-adjustments don’t just reduce practice fatigue, they create the foundation for injury prevention, improved technique, and expressive freedom at the piano.

Whether you're a beginner, returning adult student, or advanced pianist, these posture tweaks will change how you approach the bench, the keyboard, and your own body.

If you’re committed to injury-free playing, this video is your gateway. Small posture changes lead to major shifts in how you feel physically and emotionally during and after practice.

The more we work with our bodies instead of fighting them, the more resilient and expressive our playing becomes.

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We’ll explore how to work smarter, not harder, and how to develop posture and movement habits that protect your body for life.

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✔️ In this video, you’ll learn
Why sitting up straight is hurting your posture
How to release shoulder tension during practice
The truth about lower back alignment at the piano
The one internal question that resets your whole body
The link between tension and musical exhaustion
Posture strategies that support your practice, not sabotage it
How to build physical habits that support injury-free playing
Don't normalize tiredness. Don’t push through tension. There’s a better way to sit, a better way to play, and a better way to care for your musical future.

Let’s make piano practice something that gives you energy, not something that takes it away.
Hi, I'm Helen Aun! I'm a peak performance coach, Alexander Technique teacher, and business mentor for pianists and piano teachers. With over 25 years of experience as a professional pianist and educator, I help musicians play with confidence and ease, and build successful careers.

What I Do:
Founder of The Helen Aun Institute, dedicated to helping pianists thrive artistically and financially.
Help pianists overcome performance anxiety and physical pain.

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