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Could you suggest any exercises for posture? Ideally it would be good to have some that don't involve me having to get on the floor.
Movements like plank and cat-cow are ideal for improving posture, however, if you are looking for exercises that don't involve getting down on the floor, here's what I suggest:
Back stretch
1. Standing up straight with your feet hip-width apart, link your fingers behind your back.
2. Push your fingers away from your body, feeling your chest and shoulders open. Hold for 10 seconds, keeping your chin up and eyes facing forwards.
3. Relax, shaking out your hands for a few seconds, and then repeat the movement. This time, put the opposite thumb on top of your hand as you link them behind your back.
Neck
1. Begin by drawing small circles with your nose in a clockwise direction, gradually allowing the size of the circle to grow bigger. Keep your movements slow and steady.
2. Repeat on the other side.
Arm
1. Standing, place your right hand facing downwards on your back with your right elbow facing towards the sky.
2. Try to reach your right hand with your left behind your back and hold for ten seconds.
3. Repeat on the other side.
If you would like some back and neck exercises that are quite good for posture, check out some of the ones listed in my blog 'Easy stretches to do at your desk'. Most of these are things we can do just sitting in a chair, though you can stand to do them as well. I hope they are helpful!
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