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The pelvis and the hip joint : another primary control?
I keep studying about the pelvis and the hip joint. I like to introduce my version of its explanation from mainly kinesiological point of view. The pelvis angle affects the head/neck relationship. This means that we won't accomplish the ... -
To be “Zone”
I read Roy Palmer's book "Zone mind, zone body" some years ago, and I remember that it is nice book with description of many examples. I guess that "psycho-physical unity" in the AT sense is description of characteristics of what w... -
Independence of body from mind
I like to argue that independence of body from mind is not so bad. It is good to remind body and mind have strong connection by saying "psycho-physical unity". But, I think it is not practical enough. What's wrong with thinking li... -
Attention to the neck causes it to tighten up
There is a question "If I have tension in my shoulder or hips, I can bring attention them and release them. But, with my neck, the opposite occurs. Bringing attention to my neck causes it to tighten up." The following is my answer. How a... -
Move air – intention of breathing
It probably won't work well to try to move the diaphragm for breathing. I mean that a person will feel uneasy to breath with this way. The diaphragm is a muscle. It is disadvantageous way to try to move or use muscles. We tend to give ex... -
Effort-full activity – muscle isn’t the only source of the force
The question is "how our perception of effort influences our use in activities that are "effort-full" and require some exertion?" I think that our perception of effort in activities that require some exertion tends to make us focus on us... -
Comparative study of our movement: difference between astronauts and us
Comparing us on the ground with astronauts in space will definitely helps us to know what we actually do on the ground and what we had better do here on the earth. We will know characteristics of our environment more and well if we know ... -
Advantageous Way of Attention – External or Internal?
There is a way of attention in movement called "external focus". This idea of "external focus" comes from Gabriele Wulf (Ph D). I have read her book "Attention and Motor Skill Learning" (the translated version). This idea comes from her ... -
Over-doing of the direction “up”
Any direction may cause "over-doing". So, people need to have lessons. However, probability or likelihood to make an ideal state happen will be different by directions. We are more likely to be in an ideal state if we have a cleare... -
Why tightening the stomach muscles alters the head position?
Both the linkage between the muscles and person's attitude of supporting the body or body parts (I call this attitude "allowing bone-slant") are related to this response. The abdominal muscles are attached to the ribs, and the ribs...
