The right yoga poses can help you reconfigure your human form, the one that’s used to slouching and slumping all day, into one that exudes presence and power. 5 Yoga Poses for Better PostureStanding poses, backbends, heart openers, and gentle inversions can each help improve your posture. Mountain Pose(Photo: Andrew Clark)Standing strong on your mat is your first step toward standing a little straighter IRL. Like many things in life, Mountain Pose appears easy until you add some self-inquiry. Standing Forward Bend eases back tension, stretches wound-up hamstrings, improves mobility, and aids the spinal flexibility necessary for posture that’s aligned but not rigid.