The Leonard Lopate Show

I'm female. I would describe my confidence as moderate, but when I took a self-defense class the instructor told us that a slouching posture inspires a predator so when I walk down the street I stride. I wouldn't say this effected my confidence.

My ex-wife was slightly overweight and had bigger boobs than, I think, she wished for and I think that she not only slouched, but also rounded her back to create a less "mounded" frontal view. I've seen this in similar body type woman since than.

the women in india must be very centered in order to carry such loads. when they are properly aligned, the brunt of the weight lands on their hips- the strongest bones and the hinge that directs our whole bodies.

Also, I have scoliosis and have had such problems with my back. I also have had a tendency to "panic" and not think clearly. I have now been practicing yoga (hatha) and have found myself- brain, body and soul to be doing much better. I would encourage Tomi-Ann Roberts to study yoga, but a style that is concerned with form. this will answer a lot of questions like why the women did worse on the test. i would think that they weren't in the posture that makes them feel grounded and safe, but rather too floaty. whereas, men traditionally overcompensate in courage (heart region/ breast region) so they felt "comfortable".