Another reason to move slowly
and gently is to allow yourself time to approach movement in an exploratory and
curious manner, and to put a great deal of attention on the subtle details of
the movement. Becoming more coordinated is essentially a matter of rewiring the
neural circuits that control movement, which is an example of a very fashionable
process called “neuroplasticity.” Neuroplasticity simply means the brain’s
ability to change. According to Michael Merzenich and other prominent
neuroscientists, attention and awareness are major preconditions for
neuroplasticity to occur. In other words, your brain is much more likely to get
better at a certain activity if you are paying close attention while doing it.
Slow movement can help your ability to pay attention to exactly what you are
doing when you are doing it.
(Todd Hargrove)
(Todd Hargrove)
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