https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism en-us 2016-06-29 10:34:57 UTC 2016-09-09 02:34:44 UTC hello@padlet.com bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116746895 The Alexander technique aims to achieve psycho-physical unity. The belief is, that there is an outward manifestation of our inner emotions.

]]> 2016-07-21 06:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116746895 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116747302 "The philosophy teaches non-dualism, the idea that there are no substantial differences between individual elements of the physical and spiritual worlds."
People from all over the world travel to this spiritual centre in Southern India to learn the art of unity. That is, the combining of yoga poses with mediation and chanting to unify mind and body. Where does the belief come from that if we can master unity of body and mind, hence achieving embodiment, then we will attain happiness? Is this really the key to happiness?]]> 2016-07-21 06:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116747302 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116748796 "it’s about the nature of the human condition, and the strange, sometimes glorious lengths to which people go in attempt to escape it."
This man was so fed up with being a human, he transformed himself into a goat! U.K. designer Thomas Thwaites wanted to see if he could escape from being human for a while. He wanted to try and quiet the chattering human mind and just be in the present moment. He built an exoskeleton to try and inhabit the body of a goat and used "hallucinogens and transcranial magnetic stimulation, which temporarily suppresses the areas of his brain responsible for speech" (Dunne, C. 2016)
http://hyperallergic.com/292897/sick-of-being-human-a-designer-transformed-himself-into-a-goat/]]> 2016-07-21 07:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116748796 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116749164 "There is a lack of a mutually acceptable vocabulary with which to discuss how minds and bodies interact, within social contexts, to produce illness."
There is growing evidence to support the use of techniques which focus on the mind when dealing with physical illness that has no apparent medical cause. Rather than purely focusing on physical interventions, the use of placebos and mindfulness, for example, are proving effective.]]> 2016-07-21 07:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116749164 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116749356 “switching your consciousness off”.
States of Mind, was an exhibition in London, earlier this year, which explored the connection between mind and body. One entry is a video which records the moment a patient goes under a general anaesthetic. The video aims to explore the realm between consciousness and unconsciousness. Descartes believed that without a functioning mind, we are no longer human. But is that true of coma patients?]]> 2016-07-21 07:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/116749356 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118686790 The theory of mind/body dualism, influenced by the writings of Rene Descartes, asserts that the mind and body are two separate entities. That is, that they can both exist independently of the other. The mind is considered to be an immaterial thing which is responsible for intellect and reason. Whilst the body is seen as a material object, considered responsible for excess and unruly emotion. The theory of dualism purports that the body is not 'the self' but is purely an outer shell. The body therefore limits 'the self'. For example the body may be too weak or too tired to fulfil the minds desires. Throughout history the mind has been considered superior to the body. The body must be suppressed or tamed, in order for us to be human. Those people who are deemed to have failed to obtain control over their bodies are reviled. (Richardson and Locks, 2014)]]> 2016-08-18 02:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118686790 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118690324 Embodied Cognition is the idea that not only is the body connected to the mind, but that the body can influence the mind. This is a sharp contrast to the theory of dualism.
"our cognition is influenced, perhaps determined by, our experiences in the physical world." (McNerney, S. 2011)
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/a-brief-guide-to-embodied-cognition-why-you-are-not-your-brain/]]> 2016-08-18 03:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118690324 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118698104 According to "Australian Women's Health' magazine, we can become more zen, just by placing our fingers on our pulse and chanting "sut nam, sut nam" for two minutes. If only goat man had known it was that easy!!]]> 2016-08-18 05:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118698104 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118698918 Apparently eating certain foods can impact on our brains biochemical pathways, which in turn can improve our mental health. Does this prove a link between body and mind?]]> 2016-08-18 05:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118698918 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118699256 Adult colouring books have become popular as the new way to meditate.]]> 2016-08-18 05:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118699256 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118699627 "Art therapy is about connecting the whole body" People seek art therapy for both physical and mental health symptoms.]]> 2016-08-18 05:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118699627 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118699785 "music therapy is used to enhance health, functioning and wellbeing"]]> 2016-08-18 05:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118699785 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118699906 The stress of our modern day lifestyles is often cited as the reason we all need so many de-stressing therapies, supplements and superfoods.]]> 2016-08-18 05:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118699906 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118700061 Top ten superfoods for your brain]]> 2016-08-18 05:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118700061 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118700129 What did we do before chia?]]> 2016-08-18 06:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118700129 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118700339 Which one of these lists of foods do we believe?]]> 2016-08-18 06:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118700339 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118700664 We are bombarded with books, articles and television programs telling us what we should be eating to improve our brain function.]]> 2016-08-18 06:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118700664 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118701390 According to this article " You don't need to go on a meditation retreat to create peace in your life: If you're looking to cultivate a little calm, try tackling the four household activities below. You'll have a happier brain." Funnily enough, doing the house work doesn't make me happy!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/mindfulness-and-chores_n_5533845]]> 2016-08-18 06:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118701390 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118702096 Mindfulness meditation is even being taught in schools in a bid to increase student well-being.]]> 2016-08-18 06:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118702096 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118702582 Supplements to make us smarter.]]> 2016-08-18 06:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118702582 bazoe https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118844444 Richardson, N. & Locks, A. (2014) Chapter one, ‘Body: nature or culture’, in Body Studies: The basics. Routledge. 1-16]]> 2016-08-18 23:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bazoe/mindbodydualism/wish/118844444