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Mindfulness and the Prefrontal Cortex

July 16, 2020 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

by Dyana Wells A lot of us have heard about mindfulness and its possible benefits. Recently I have learned a few interesting things about the brain that have made the benefits of mindfulness meditation even clearer to me. Meditation produces a thickening of the prefrontal cortex – the part of the cerebral hemispheres above and behind the eyes. The prefrontal cortex increased in size massively during our evolution into human beings and it may hold the key to our human potential. Bodywork … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deepening • The Yoga of Life, Meditation Practices Tagged With: freedom, meditation, mindfulness, prefrontal cortex, Somatics

What is Somatic Movement?

May 28, 2020 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Dyana Wells monoprint

By Dyana Wells, Open Ground School of Meditation There are many different kinds of movement and exercise classes offered in New Zealand. In Raglan, where I now live, I have come across Yoga, Pilates, Contemporary dance, Nia dance and gentle exercises for seniors.   Somatic movement is a relatively new brand and has become extremely popular around the world. It grew out of Feldenkrais and developed alongside new research into neuromuscular reprogramming. ‘When activity is freed of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Physical Practices Tagged With: feldenkrais, neuroplasticity, sensory motor system, Somatics, yoga

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