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TMHS 389: How Your Posture Affects Your Brain & The Surprising Science Of Play - With Guest Aaron Alexander

Published: Dec. 24, 2019, 4:29 p.m.

\u201cWe don\u2019t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.\u201d \u2013 George Bernard Shaw\xa0

When was the last time you engaged in play? On some level, kids (and even animals!) understand the release that comes with play, but as adults, we tend to overlook and neglect its importance. Adults need to play too, and studies show that playing can influence the expression of over 1200 genes in our brains.\xa0

Playing can be an effective way to destress from your hectic lifestyle, stimulate your creativity, and improve your relationships. This concept is highlighted in Aaron Alexander\u2019s new book, The Align Method. Today Aaron is sharing how often overlooked concepts like play, posture, and alignment can have far-reaching impacts on our overall health.\xa0

You\u2019ll learn about exercises you can use to feel your best, the link between posture and emotions, and the power of cultivating a physical relationship with yourself. I hope this interview inspires you to think differently about how the subtle things you do every day can impact your health and happiness. Enjoy!\xa0

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:

  • How Aaron\u2019s insecurities got him interested in health, and how his motive has shifted.\xa0
  • Why changing your environment can have a powerful impact on your well-being.
  • How your posture can mirror your emotions.
  • What mechanotransduction is.\xa0
  • The importance of play for human happiness.\xa0
  • Examples of positions the body naturally wants to experience.
  • The link between social engagement and the body\u2019s autonomic nervous system.
  • How play teaches us about boundaries and respect.\xa0
  • What neuroception, interoception, and proprioception are.\xa0
  • A simple exercise you can use to observe your internal world.\xa0
  • The power of listening to your body.\xa0
  • Why you should think of your body like a cell phone.
  • What proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is.\xa0
  • The power of cultivating a physical relationship with yourself.
  • Why the term \u201cmonkey bars\u201d is a misnomer.\xa0
  • What practicing hanging can do for your body\u2019s functionality.\xa0
  • How harboring shame can limit you.

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