[snth]

> putting your monitor above the parallel plane of vision is probably a big deal. Parallel plane = straight ahead. Ergo(nomically): you should look upward to your monitor. This will encourage your posture

All the ergonomics guidelines I've seen recommend looking slightly downward at your monitor. See the main image here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergonomics

> Breathe deep for a deeper life.

What the hell does that mean?

[corysama]

I think there are conflicting goals regarding monitor height. Higher helps your posture, but lower keeps you eyes from drying out and straining because they are not as wide-open.