A portable gravity reducing apparatus is provided, which may be installed on aheadrest of afitted seat in a car, bus, plane, or an office chair. A pair of looped strapsor under shoulder harnessesserves to lift the user's upper body via one or more hand pump drivenpneumatic bags. The apparatuscan be fitted to and detached from existing seats and chairs in a quick andeasy manner in a variety ofembodiments.