A postural alignment apparatus is provided. The postural alignment apparatus is adapted to cue proper spinal alignment during exercise for complex exercises and posture-related activities, while freeing up the wearer's hands. The postural alignment apparatus may include a torso-wear component adapted to be worn along the torso of a human wearer, wherein the torso-wear component provides a spinal portion adapted to be located adjacent along a wearer's spine when the torso-wear component is worn. An elongated member is attached to the spinal portion so as to extend the length of the wearer's spine, enabling spinal alignment.