Nov 8, 2017 | Body Brain Connect Blog
How can you tap into your student’s motivation to practice mindful movement? According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), you cannot create motivation in another person, but you can support levers that foster intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is expressed... read more
Apr 7, 2015 | Body Brain Connect Blog
By Ilya Vidrin “Somatics”, as a field of study defined by Thomas Hanna in the 80’s, has a few driving principles, including the significance between an individual’s experience and awareness as being a body (soma) and the objective norm of... read more
Jan 23, 2015 | Body Brain Connect Blog
In 2014, Body Brain Connect presented Brain Fitness and Mind Body Techniques in a workshop titled the Pilates Brain and Brain-based Cues at the Pilates Method Alliance Conference in San Diego, CA. Below are a few select slides from the presentation on various... read more
Nov 25, 2014 | Body Brain Connect Blog
What makes the mindful mover’s brain different? While at the Pilates Method Alliance Conference 2014, Anne Bishop presented The Pilates Brain and Brain-based cues. She delved into what makes a mindful mover’s brain different from a mindless mover’s... read more
Sep 30, 2014 | Body Brain Connect Blog
In August of 2014, Ilya Vidrin, Harvard Researcher, student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and ballroom dancer taught the Embodiment and Neuroscience Workshop at Pilates with Anne in Petaluma, CA. Ilya was kind enough to share his workshop notes. In the... read more
Jul 10, 2014 | Body Brain Connect Blog
When Anne, founder of Body Brain Connect, asked me if I’d be interested in leading a workshop, my mind immediately went to embodiment. A rather broad topic, the interest is in mentally engaging with sensations. For example, noticing the feeling of sinking into a... read more
Jun 4, 2014 | Body Brain Connect Blog
By Ilya Vidrin Falling into Extremes We live in a time of possibilities, especially for movement practices. Pilates, Gyrotonics, not to mention Yoga and its myriad offshoots. For students, choosing the right approach can be costly, time-consuming, and confusing.... read more
May 21, 2014 | Body Brain Connect Blog
By Ilya Vidrin As educators, we know that understanding underlying theory helps inform our practice. Whether it is movement, alignment, or overall kinesthetic awareness, striking a balance between theory and practice is essential for students to leave with a deeper... read more
Apr 24, 2014 | Body Brain Connect Blog
By Tulsi Mehta Recent developments in technology have allowed us to create a virtual presence for ourselves. This has led to the creation of a medium separate from our physical selves, through which we may both express our consciousness and interact with the world.... read more
Apr 10, 2014 | Body Brain Connect Blog
On March 4th, 2014, Anne Bishop, Body Brain Connect Founder, gave a talk about Body Awareness & the Brain at Science Buzz Cafe, Petaluma, CA. Body awareness is the ability to pay attention to and maintain perception of your body. It is the capacity to feel your... read more
Feb 19, 2014 | Body Brain Connect Blog
On February 12th, 2014, Anne Bishop, Founder of Body Brain Connect, was interviewed on Alive and Well radio by Karena Thek and Crystal Lacy-Edwards. Click here to listen to the podcast. wait a few seconds for the intro music to complete and enjoy listening. Topics... read more
Oct 29, 2013 | Body Brain Connect Blog
Cognitive Flexibility and Mindful Movement Patterns Dr. Michael Merzenich is the chief scientific officer at Posit Science and is featured in the New York Times Best Seller “The Brain that Changes Itself” by Norman Doidge. In the video below he speaks about how... read more
