Neuroscience of embodied reflection: somatic/mindbody/contemplative practices, health, and transformative learning. Issue 6 (1st November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Le Pertel, Noémie; Fisher, Jonathan; van Dam, Nick
• Is Part Of: Reflective practice. Volume 21:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 803
• Page End: 818
• Publication Date: 2020-11-01
• Subjects: Neuroscience -- transformative learning -- embodied cognition -- reflection -- contemplative practices -- transformation -- leadership -- transformative leadership -- learning -- somatic leadership; Professions -- Periodicals; Reflection (Philosophy) -- Periodicals; Thought and thinking -- Periodicals; Self-knowledge, Theory of -- Periodicals; Career development -- Periodicals; 370.15
• DOI: 10.1080/14623943.2020.1827492
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1462-3943

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Transformative learning harnesses reflection to create deep change in adult learners. These changes can be embodied in our neurobiological and cardiovascular systems. These physiological embodiments of transformative learning require health of body and mind. Contemplative practices including embodied reflective practices are technologies that can support the reintegration of body, brain, and mind, therefore supporting transformative learning and deep sustainable change.