All the book genre research this month might be putting your butt in the chair for lengthy periods of time. In this video, Esther Gokhale shows writers an excellent and easy back stretch to help with long hours at the desk. For more help with good posture and information about the Gokhale Method, connect with her on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube .

Tips from Esther Gokhale's TEDx Talk. Today you can practice "stretch sitting". Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter for more posture advice.

Sit your way to a pain-free back with these tips by Esther Gokhale .   Did you try it? How does it feel?

How many times did your Mom say, "Sit Up Straight" or "Don't Slouch?" How many times did you ignore that advice, or maybe still do? Listen to your mother. Posture is important to everyone, including writers. You may ask, how could sitting in one spot and not doing physical exertion possibly be harmful for your body? Believe it or not, how you hold yourself while using a computer can mean the difference between feeling fine or developing unpleasant body aches or worse. A league of problems can arise from bad posture at the computer -- to name a few: a stiff neck, pinched nerve, carpal tunnel syndrome, sore arms. Some don'ts I've heard are: Don't lean forward Don't hold your elbows and arms in the air while typing Don't reach up to type. Don't get too close to the computer. Watch out for glare. Recommendations I've heard: Sit at a 90 degree angle. Do stretching exercises before, during and/or after you come up for air from writing to re...