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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and posture is part of the conversation many people miss. When you round forward, chest closed, shoulders pulled in, your body reads it as a threat signal. Cortisol rises. Breath shortens. The nervous system follows the shape you're holding. The reverse is also true. An open chest, a lifted spine, a body that feels like it has room — these are physical cues your brain uses to regulate mood, energy, and resilience. Posture isn't vanity. It's physiology. This month we're exploring the science behind alignment and mental well-being — small structural shifts with a real impact on how you feel from the inside out. Follow for more and check out our blog at etalonposture.com.