Body language affects how others perceive us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. We express power through our bodies. Our bodies change our minds and our minds change our behavior, therefore our behavior changes our outcomes. Our posture deeply impacts both our mental and physical wellness.

I remember watching Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk, “Your body language may shape who you are” (now with over 51 million views) where she shares how “power posing” – standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel that way, can change our mindset, make us feel more confident and have an impact on whatever it is that we’re about to do. Her experiments included participants to stand in a more powerful posture for just 2 minutes. Studies had shown immediate and measurable change in hormone levels, including both cortisol and testosterone. This means you will be less reactive to stress and more likely to handle pressure situations well. Now imagine the potential of a corset when worn consistently and what it can do for an individual over the long term.