Psychologists say that a person’s movements and gestures can tell more about him than words. The body language is influenced by emotions, physical well-being and mood. The science that studies human postures, gestures, and various muscle movements is called kinesiology. There is such a discipline as applied kinesiology. She is studied at the faculties of physical education, in medical and pedagogical universities. The science of movement is closely related to such areas as neuropsychology, psychology, manual therapy, acupuncture, osteopathy.
Principles of Kinesiology
With each disorder, the body gives signals in the form of certain manifestations: pain, acne, allergies, poor health, impaired muscle tone. According to the state of muscle tone, according to the movements of a person, a kinesiologist determines the symptoms of the disease and makes a diagnosis. For this, a test of the muscular system is carried out, revealing the imbalance that led to the first manifestations of the disease. Identified imbalance is restored using special techniques. The human body is capable of self-healing, experts say, and in most cases, drug therapy is not required, kinesiology comes to the rescue. The exercises offered in this direction are unique in their healing effects on the human body and are suitable for almost everyone, even a preschooler can master them.
Kinesiology - for children
Experts say that certain movements pave the way for the development of the brain, consisting of two hemispheres interacting with each other. The harmonious development of the right and left parts of the brain contributes to a high level of intelligence. And here kinesiology also comes to the rescue. Exercises for preschoolers contribute to the mental development of children and the disclosure of their talents and abilities.
A special system of exercises for hands and fingers takes into account the functional features of the hemispheres (left - logical, symbolic, right - humanitarian, figurative).
Teachers who practice kinesiology exercises in their work should remember that corrective work is directed from hand movements to the development of thinking. In addition to finger games, teachers use breathing exercises, motor exercises and muscle stretching. With intense stress, the nervous system improves, intelligence and cognitive abilities develop. This is evidenced by kinesiology. Exercises for preschoolers require teachers to know all the techniques and the ability to accurately convey them to the consciousness of children, since the most correct implementation of the exercises contributes to intensive changes in the human body.
Kinesiology Exercises for children, a few basic implementation nuances
- During a regular training program, it can be interrupted by a complex of kinesiological exercises, while it is advisable not to interrupt creative moments. If you plan a lesson that includes intense mental stress or imaginative thinking, physical exercises are carried out before the lesson.
- It is worth remembering that kinesiology does not always give an instant effect, sometimes changes occur gradually, speech, movements are improved, mental activity is increased.
- The main blocks of the correction program are aimed at energy impact, reception and processing of information, as well as regulatory activities. The development of each block requires separate techniques and methods of influence.
Kinesiology Several brain activating exercises
The main techniques, including brain activity, experts recommend not only children but also adults. Kinesiology comes to the rescue again. Exercises for the brain not only increase intelligence, but also awaken the hidden abilities of a person.
The classroom system for stimulating mental activity was developed by Dr. Dennison, a scientist who has been working with under-performing students for twenty years in the Valley intensive training group, California. The movements he developed helped every student, regardless of his mental development.
A set of exercises in educational kinesiology is simple and practical. Exercises that eliminate brain asymmetry can be performed anywhere.
The complex of classes is divided into three groups:
- Exercises that increase the tone of the cerebral cortex: respiratory, acupuncture, massage.
- Movements that improve the reception and processing of information: cross movements with arms and legs.
- Exercises that affect regulation and control: various postures and movements.
Activities to turn on the brain
Exercises of the first complex include rhythm and activation of the brain buttons.
The rhythm and inclusion of brain activity consists of a set of exercises that allow you to acquire clarity of thought, concentration, activity and positive thinking. Preparatory exercises are performed at the beginning of classes, after a lunch break or after a long break. Before the exercises, experts recommend drinking juice, water or tea, since the liquid helps to activate active mental activity. After rhythmization, the process of working with the “buttons of the brain” begins.
Effective mini complex
Exercise 1
Putting a hand on the stomach, with the other hand we stimulate a point located in the area of the intercostal space, under the collarbones. We feel with our hands the abdominal muscles that maintain balance in the body. A harmoniously functioning vestibular apparatus prepares the brain for the perception and processing of information. Stimulating the muscles under the clavicle activates the carotid arteries, thus, the brain is saturated with oxygen. Exercise allows you to fully concentrate on intellectual activities.
Exercise 2
Cross-walking in place, activating the work of the left and right hemispheres. When walking in place, we touch the right elbow of the left knee, and the left elbow of the right knee, while the nervous system of the corpus callosum of the brain is activated, the level of logical thinking increases due to the appearance of new neural pathways connecting the hemispheres. Exercise is done very slowly, as it requires the inclusion of motor coordination and usually unused small muscles.
Kinesiology for dieters
What problems can kinesiology still cope with? Exercises from the wellness center are designed for people working on weight loss. The problem of excess weight is what always worries women and reduces the quality of their lives. Kinesiology can help in this case, weight loss exercises can solve this problem and make every woman attractive. Experts believe that the problem of excess weight is created by a psycho-emotional background that upsets the balance in the body. Exercises of this complex allow you to relieve stress, depression, develop a positive outlook on the world.
Lose weight correctly
Bench press barbell or dumbbell over head, standing. This is the most effective option for the transition of fat folds into muscle tissue.
Starting position: the load is located at chest level, then rises above the head in perfectly straight arms. Tension should be felt around the shoulders, chest and triceps. The exercise is carried out in four sets, each set of eight or ten bench presses.
Rear lunges with the load in a standing position. Exercise drives off extra pounds well, accelerating the metabolic processes in the body. These movements are not easy to perform, you need to maintain balance on lunges, not turning, not bending, not touching the floor with a knee. The exercise is repeated in three sets, each involving up to fifteen repetitions.
Applied Kinesiology
The main principle of this scientific direction: movement is life, movement stops - life stops. What is applied kinesiology? Kinesiology (exercises of some complexes are given above) helps to restore the energy balance in the body, eliminating the causes of the disease.
Kinesiology divides biological movements into mental, energy-informational, and chemical ones, passing from one to another and connected with the internal organs, nerves, joints, and the emotional state of a person. Based on the specific movements of the muscles, their tone and extensibility, the doctor determines the disorders in the body and conducts treatment, prescribing certain exercises, diet, acupuncture and herbal treatments, which helps to restore energy balance in the body.
Testing in Kinesiology
Applied kinesiology techniques are not too complicated; they can be studied and used at any convenient time. For example, your own lie detector. Saying out loud: "My answer is yes," you need to connect the first and second fingers on the left hand into a ring, remembering the strength of the fingers. Then, you need to try to disconnect the ring. After that, try the power of "No." The power of compression tells about the power of desire. Any muscle tension will become a personal lie detector if you pay attention to it. By tasting food, one can determine by the reaction of the muscular system how much the body perceives this food, and how in the future it will affect the state of all organs and systems. Muscles are tense, do not experiment, it is better to eat something familiar. Cosmetics are also being tested. We apply the cream on the face or hands and listen to the reaction of the body, the muscles on the face tighten or are relaxed, if the tension is excessive, it is better to put off the new cosmetics and use the already tried option. Thus, by listening to your feelings, you can make your life more harmonious and save yourself from many troubles.
The body will answer any question. It is worth listening and you will not be mistaken.