The ergonomic aspect of Aston Movement Coaching is designed to help clients examine environmental factors (seating conditions, shoes, etc.) that may be compromising body structure and usage. Once these factors have been identified, the practitioner can suggest ways of either changing body usage to improve the situation and/or modifying objects to make them more "body-friendly". Where possible, the environment should be adapted to the human body, not the other way round.

The Aston-LineŽ offers ready-made products to modify a wide variety of seating.

The problem with most seating structures is that their shape encourages slouching and imposes compression in the body. Generally, a concave seat and seatback is the shape we find when we sit in offices, restaurants, theatres, cars and airplanes. The concave seat presents and problem because it encourages the body to 'slouch' into a position which conforms to the shape of the seat. This position can cause compression in the spine, ribs and hips. When those areas get compressed, unnecessary tension is stored in the tissue.

Office Posture

In the office, or at the computer, the Wedge provides support for the back muscles by keeping the spine more directly aligned. The result is less fatigue.

The Wedge adjusts the angle of sitting so that the body can be in a more natural, comfortable and effortless alignment. Unnecessary stress to the neck, shoulders, back and arms is relieved when the spine is in proper alignment.

The Wedge, covered by sturdy canvas, is ideal for the car, office, home, theatre, sports arena, restaurant and airplane.

Generally, the thick end of the seat cushion is placed at the back of the seat, but it can be reversed. This reversed arrangement is good for sitting back at the table, or as a passenger in a car.
Car Posture

In the car, the driver generally places the thick end of the Wedge at the back of the seat. The seat back is usually most comfortable with the thicker end at the top. It can be inverted for more lumbar support. The knee pillow allows better movement with less tension. The passenger may prefer to lean back, with the thick cut at the front of the seat. In this case, the Wedge is more comfortable if the feet are brought closer to the seat to raise the knee above the pelvis.