The article highlights the integral relationship between the mind and body, emphasizing that they are not separate entities but deeply interconnected. It challenges the traditional view of 'mind over matter' by presenting the idea that the body can also influence the mind through bottom-up processing. This approach, which allows for a more instinctive interaction with one's environment, can bolster performance. Engaging in practices that promote awareness of bodily sensations and visual focus, such as yoga, can enhance this connection, leading to improved understanding and trust in the body's intelligence.
But what's even better than using one to control the other is appreciating that body and mind are not separate and that you can learn to leverage the connection for the benefit of your own (and your team's) performance.
Often, when people talk about the mind in terms of control, what they're talking about is a top-down process: the inhibitory function of the prefrontal cortex on subcortical regions of your brain-and the rest of your body, 'mind over matter' so to speak.
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