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The Science & Practice of Movement | Ido Portal — Whalespan

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The Science & Practice of Movement | Ido Portal

Andrew Huberman2h 35m · 2022-06-20

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✓Well SupportedAthletic Greens is a drink containing vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and adaptogens designed to meet foundational nutritional needs and aid recovery from stress.✓Well SupportedAthletic Greens supports the gut microbiome, which is vital for the immune system, endocrine system, and gut-brain axis, influencing mood and neurotransmitter production.✓Well SupportedSleep is the foundation of mental health, physical health, and performance, and optimizing sleep is crucial for happiness, productivity, and overall life quality.✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman takes Athletic Greens twice a day.Well Supported

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The brain calculates the time difference of sound arrival in the left and right ears to determine the horizontal location of a sound source.

✓Well SupportedVitamin D3 K2 is important for metabolic health, endocrine health, and heart health, with K2 regulating calcium in bones.

✓Well SupportedHumans often touch their eyes within seconds of meeting and shaking hands.

✓Well SupportedThe evolution of singing may have preceded articulated speech and language.

✕Not SupportedMerely imagining contracting a muscle or executing a skill does not lead to the same performance gains as actual physical execution.

◐Partially SupportedStaring into small visual apertures like phone or laptop screens for extended periods can cause the eyeball to lengthen, leading to myopia.

◐Partially SupportedOptimal walking may involve swaying from side to side, coiling, and coordinating breathing with movement.

◐Partially SupportedThe head's orientation, particularly the eyes, can organize the body's movements more effectively than starting from the feet upwards.

✓Well SupportedA single night without good sleep can significantly impair mental clarity, emotional stability, and stress regulation.

◐Partially SupportedA deep personal practice and understanding of movement reduces the need for external tools or high-tech equipment.

✓Well SupportedExercising with excessive specificity can be a problem, suggesting variation in movement patterns.

◐Partially SupportedIntroducing spinal waves into the body can lead to emotional releases and refresh specialized athletes.

◐Partially SupportedWalking through crowded streets while actively avoiding touching anyone can be a two-hour movement practice that promotes self-development.

◐Partially SupportedElite long-distance runners have achieved results using methods previously considered incorrect, such as pronation.

◐Partially SupportedVirtuosity in movement involves inviting variability and chance back into practice to perform novel actions.

◐Partially SupportedModern yoga practices are linear and differ significantly from ancient yoga's focus.

◐Partially SupportedThe pre-motor system has a layer of neurons ready to initiate movement, with gate releases controlling execution.

◐Partially SupportedTraining attention to the dynamic nature, flux, and motion within oneself, rather than solely thoughts or the physical body, is beneficial.

◐Partially SupportedMovement practice should be approached as an education and a deep investigation, not as a quick fix or magic powder.

◐Partially SupportedFailing to fold one's body regularly leads to a loss of foldability, which can be maintained through squats.

◐Partially SupportedSmall frame movements, involving subtle mobilizations of small body parts, are beneficial and have largely disappeared from modern physical culture.

◐Partially SupportedUnawareness of stress levels can manifest as physical tension.

✓Well SupportedModern culture's emphasis on focused vision limits opportunities to practice panoramic vision, suggesting a need to balance these modes.

◐Partially SupportedEducation is the initial step to getting in better touch with one's body and exploring movement.

◐Partially SupportedThe brain contains a pre-motor system that generates movement with gates for precise execution.

◐Partially SupportedThe eyes can be trained and improved, influencing cognitive processes and the body.

◐Partially SupportedPracticing proximity and touch can help reduce anxiety and reactivity.

◐Partially SupportedThe ability to sense stimuli without reacting is crucial for performance.

◐Partially SupportedThe development of the mind is fundamentally built upon the body's capabilities.

◐Partially SupportedAdults who lack physical touch experience significant problems.

◐Partially SupportedIndividual physical capabilities like squatting ability are influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

◐Partially SupportedThe squat is a fundamental resting position that has been largely replaced by sitting.

◐Partially SupportedThe spine is crucial for overall function and is a preferred starting point for movement practices.

◐Partially SupportedDrilling is useful for learning the basic structure of a movement technique, but requires feedback to become alive and corrective.

◐Partially SupportedPracticing movement in an open way, not bound by specific rules, allows for hybrid forms of movement.

◐Partially SupportedDeliberately incurring small injuries through movement can help avoid larger injuries.

✕Not SupportedReliable health tools are typically grounded in innate human physiology rather than being 'hacks'.

◐Partially SupportedRe-exposure to a traumatic event while still open can allow for reframing and alter its subsequent unfolding.

◐Partially SupportedBody memory is stored widely throughout the body.

◐Partially SupportedPracticing awareness of motion can help clarify the body's internal and external sensory input, leading to a safe haven, unlocked potential attributes, strength, and freshness.

◐Partially SupportedThe nervous system learns from cues like frustration to extract more learning from subsequent trials.

◐Partially SupportedMovement practice keeps an individual honest and humble by requiring them to develop skills through various scenarios and adapt to different situations, preventing stagnation.

◐Partially SupportedThe body and brain are interconnected and inform each other, with emotions informing movement and movement informing emotions.

◐Partially SupportedThe forebrain enters a heightened state of focus in the seconds and minutes after a failed motor execution attempt.

◐Partially SupportedA good practice involves having many different types of walks, including those focused on efficiency and endurance, and those related to emotional states or communication.

◐Partially SupportedMovement integrates the body, mind, and emotions.

◐Partially SupportedSubtle muscular activity in the larynx and pharynx during reading suggests language is fundamentally a form of movement.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals should personalize health information and practices, such as heat, cold, light, movement, and awareness, rather than expecting a one-size-fits-all solution.

◐Partially SupportedLooking at a vista and off into the distance is a useful practice for shifting focus.

◐Partially SupportedMost people spend approximately 90% of their time in a narrow focus mode of vision.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals may repeatedly utilize the same core postures throughout their lives, which can limit mental flexibility.

◐Partially SupportedLowering the chin can improve visual perception, and raising eyebrows may increase light exposure.

◐Partially SupportedAvoiding overspecialization should extend throughout life, as human development is a continuous process.

◐Partially SupportedReflexive or learned movements primarily utilize lower motor neurons located in the spinal cord.

◐Partially SupportedMotor neurons controlling spinal undulation in humans are molecularly identical to those controlling undulation in fish.

◐Partially SupportedIncreased accuracy in tasks can occur with increased variability in intermediate movements.

◐Partially SupportedLack of panoramic vision and open awareness can lead to eyeball elongation and nearsightedness.

◐Partially SupportedThere are maladaptive mutations and adaptive mutations.

◐Partially SupportedPhysical tension in the body is linked to emotional or psychological issues.

◐Partially SupportedIncorporating movement into daily life can include paying attention to breath rhythm, how one gets out of bed, or injecting playfulness into mundane actions.

◐Partially SupportedMentally running scenarios, such as having already experienced an unpleasant touch, can create a protective 'thermal layer' when entering potentially traumatic situations.

◐Partially SupportedMovement practice involves bringing awareness to the fact that life, the body, the mind, and emotions are all forms of movement and are in constant flux.

✕Not SupportedModern biomechanics and architecture may have led to linear walking patterns that are not optimal.

◐Partially SupportedA movement practice should integrate action, emotion, and thought.

◐Partially SupportedThe first step in a movement practice is to choose specific movements ('containers') and then to put the experience of the movement ('content') into them.

◐Partially SupportedFailures and the edge of challenge are necessary for neuroplasticity.

◐Partially SupportedLearning processes should involve understanding the 'chemistry model' (atom, molecule, compound) or 'sketch learning' (big picture to small details) rather than 'chunking' into arbitrary bits.

✕Not SupportedGeneral recommendations for movement practices can lead individuals to get stuck in a new pattern without full understanding or improvisation.

✕Not SupportedCapoeira can be dangerous, with fatalities occurring annually due to injuries like neck breaks or kicks.

✕Not SupportedA 'totally safe system' in movement offers practically no benefits.

◐Partially SupportedLowering the chin increases alertness, and raising the head leads to states of calm.

◐Partially SupportedExploring discomfort can lead to greater strength if one knows their center.

◐Partially SupportedExploring extremes of vision, including panoramic and focused gaze, offers value.

◐Partially SupportedThe squat position, along with overhead and behind-the-back movements, has been eliminated from modern life.

◐Partially SupportedMovement practices should be explored in three dimensions, considering gravity, and potentially incorporating tools like sticks or balls.

◐Partially SupportedOverspecializing in a single sport during childhood can limit the development of the nervous system and potentially constrain emotional and intellectual abilities.

◐Partially SupportedIncorporating subtle, dynamic movements, such as rocking in a chair or using a skateboard under a chair, can enhance self-education, self-development, and focus.

◐Partially SupportedExperientialization, involving complete sensory engagement and feedback, is more beneficial than simple visualization for movement practice.

◐Partially SupportedPerforming exercises with an unstable stance can enhance a movement practice.

◐Partially SupportedHuman beings are unique in their enormous range of potential movements, excelling particularly at striding.

◐Partially SupportedMovement should be incorporated into one's entire life, not just as a dedicated practice session.

◐Partially SupportedPracticing movement that allows the body to shift, move, and adapt is highly recommended.

◐Partially SupportedExploration of degrees of freedom in movement is where advancement and expansion of skill occur.

◐Partially SupportedThere are benefits in examining movement and in getting hurt.

◐Partially SupportedPlayfulness is an attractive concept for incorporating movement into one's life.

◐Partially SupportedPracticing folding the body is necessary to maintain the body's ability to fold.

◐Partially SupportedControlled re-exposure to trauma, rather than avoidance, is effective in diminishing its emotional response.

◐Partially SupportedBody memory can be accessed and released through practices like spinal undulation.

◐Partially SupportedA practitioner can influence their starting point in interactions by beginning on a 'plus' rather than a 'minus' or 'zero'.

◐Partially SupportedMovement of the core of the body, particularly the spine, may evoke specific categories of emotional states.

◐Partially SupportedA sense of self-worth independent of external validation is crucial for avoiding deception and problems.

✕Not SupportedTrigger warnings can exacerbate trauma-related problems by putting the nervous system into a state of readiness and reactivity.

◐Partially SupportedReported outcomes of practices like weight training, such as hormonal effects or cognitive benefits, may be less definitive than perceived and can be viewed with less delusion through broader exploration.

◐Partially SupportedMany common exercise forms like weight training, yoga, Peloton, and rowing are linear and may not fully develop movement capabilities.

◐Partially SupportedMovements of small digits and distal body parts may evoke more subtle sensations than movements of the core body.

◐Partially SupportedIsolated practice of a specific skill, even for extended periods, without exposure to broader knowledge or diverse techniques, will not lead to the same level of development as contemporary training methods.

◐Partially SupportedMovement is an essential part of one's dynamic being, encompassing the body, communication, genetics, personality, and an inner essence.

◐Partially SupportedPaying attention to sounds in a narrow cone versus listening to all sounds at once can be explored in practice.

◐Partially SupportedControlling reactivity is important for performance and clear thinking.