2016
DOI: 10.1177/0031512516661275
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Attentional Focus in Motor Learning, the Feldenkrais Method, and Mindful Movement

Abstract: The present paper discusses attentional focus in motor learning and performance from the point of view of mindful movement practices, taking as a starting point the Feldenkrais method. It is argued that earlier criticism of the Feldenkrais method (and thereby implicitly of mindful movement practices more generally) because of allegedly inappropriate attentional focus turns out to be unfounded in light of recent developments in the study of motor learning and performance. Conversely, the examples of the Feldenk… Show more

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“…26 In Felendecaris method mindful movements are conducted accompanied with external attention focus in performing motor skills. 15 The Feldenkrais method is based on two major principles including consciousness through movement and synchronised performance. 28 Via a mind-body approach, Feldenkrais method enables individuals to achieve a pain-free pattern of movements with a concentration on the consciousness of their own biomechanics.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…26 In Felendecaris method mindful movements are conducted accompanied with external attention focus in performing motor skills. 15 The Feldenkrais method is based on two major principles including consciousness through movement and synchronised performance. 28 Via a mind-body approach, Feldenkrais method enables individuals to achieve a pain-free pattern of movements with a concentration on the consciousness of their own biomechanics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…13 Motor learning via external emphasis of attention (verbal instruction of the trainer) is achieved in the Feldenkrais method. 15 Improving functional integration is the second principal methods applied in the Feldenkrais method. The Feldenkrais method covers exercise therapy targets and simultaneously, improves psychological and social factors affecting low back pain via a mindbody approch.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Given that skill acquisition is one of the foundations for climb stage athletes to successfully progress to the next level, it is Adversity Coping in Chinese Athletes 8 important that they are effectively guided to ensure mastery of these skills. For example, we suggest sport psychologists apply mindfulness training with athletes to develop climb stage athletes' attentional focus and awareness (e.g., Mattes, 2016;Zhang et al, 2016). Moreover, climb stage athletes' health and well-being can be enriched by autonomy supportive climates (Zhang et al, 2012)…”
Section: Climb Stagementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Знані науковці, які вивчають проблемні питання даного напрямку, мають відмінні судження щодо впливу практик усвідомлених рухів, більше відомих як "соматика". Одні автори у своїх дослідженнях стверджують, що соматичні рухи працюють в парадигмі "education" [2,3], інші вказують на їх терапевтичний ефект [4,5].…”
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“…Так, Josef Mattes стверджує, що попередня критика FM (і тим самим, не прямо, всіх практик усвідомлених рухів в цілому) через невідповідний фокус уваги являється необгрунтованою у світлі останніх досягнень у вивченні рухового учіння та підвищення працездатності. І навпаки, FM та Кі-Айдо використані для того, щоб пояснити на прикладах як західні та східні практики свідомих рухів (похідні від бойових мистецтв) могли б принести користь спортивній психології [3]. Автор у своєму припущенні відносить FM суто до західник практик.…”
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