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Thought doesn’t just happen in the brain | Barbara Tversky
I have been fortunate to have engaged with body oriented practices. Hatha Yoga as a teen in the mid 70’s, Halprin Method starting in 1981, Tai Chi in the late ’80’s, Massage Therapy training in the mid 90’s, dance movement … Continue reading
People read emotions using the whole body, not just facial expressions.
Interesting linked story from USA-NPR. “A new study suggests that people actually don’t use (those kinds of) extreme facial expressions to judge how a person is feeling. Instead, surprisingly, people rely on body cues.” This, of course is not a … Continue reading
Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect … Continue reading
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