I recently read an article that says that if a woman strikes the Wonder Woman pose for two minutes daily, it will boost their confidence and make them feel stronger. This sounded sort of like a mind trick to me, but is it?
According to an article in the Spanish magazine, Siempre Mujer, striking this pose actually alters your brain chemistry and makes you feel more powerful. The article is based on the book Amy Cuddy, professor of Business at Harvard wrote. Her book, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenge, presents a plan right out of the comic story, but is 100 percent proven by scientific study says Cuddy. The posture, Â which is to stand tall with your hands on your hips, shoulders back, and head up, not only can help you attain your interior power, but can help you project an image of a strong, brave, powerful woman. As Cuddy says, you are not even faking it, you really feel like a super woman!
Here’s the scientific explanation. According to Cuddy, adopting this body pose for only 2 minutes daily, can elevate your testosterone levels  which affects your mood, by 20 percent (yes, women also produce this hormone but in less quantities than men), reduce your cortisone level (the stress hormone), and stimulate your capacity to take on risks. In the same manner, adopting closed poses such as slouching and keeping your head down will have the opposite effect.
Cuddy says that with this pose, your mind will start believing what your body is projecting. She also suggests you assume the Wonder Woman pose before an important meeting with a boss or before an important life event. No matter what life situation you are in, this pose can help you project power, strength and confidence. So go ahead ladies, let’s practice this pose daily and project our inner powerful goddess – we all have it in us!
