Inner Touch: Developing Sensations in Sports - 800

It is the nightmare of every competitor: the “off day.” Those days when you can’t make a basket; you can’t feel your legs in a race; you completely lose connection with the ball. Forget the wonderful sensation of hitting a tennis ball solidly and with perfect fluidity. Forget the light sensation of your legs while running a long-distance race. Losing the feel—the sensation—for your sport can hinder your confidence, performance, motivation, and well-being. Get in sync with your sensations with the inner touch Feeling your body is so fundamental, that it is easy to take it for granted. Inner Touch gives you the keys to developing technical prowess in your sport. Unleash your unconscious mind! Become reactive, aware, and ready for the unexpected Use your body in a more precise and faster way, increasing your confidence, motivation, and enjoyment. Build a somatic repertoire that is unique to you Become attuned to your body and your sensations. Learn how to enhance the accuracy of your body maps and modify the way you feel. THE MENTAL ACCELERATOR® MISSION We believe in the power of sports to change lives. We also believe in the power of the mental game. Each of us has experienced the joy and impact of sports — as athletes, coaches, parents, or fans. Our mission is to assist athletes in handling adversity, thriving under pressure, and maximizing their potential. Stephanie Cunha, Ph.D. Author, Coach + CEO at Mental Accelerator®, Oregon Section 1 ~ Out of touch with ourselves Having an off day Listening to sensation Tension masks sensation Refusal to initiate Inner touch’s dark side Section 2 ~ Sensations for performance In the zone Reconnecting with the intrinsic pleasure of sports Freediving, a way for self-exploration Injury and armoring Section 3 ~ A sensation is born Specialized and somatic senses Plasticity of the body schema Body-awareness through attentional focus Perception and anticipation: the interpretation of sensory messages Intuition Section 4 ~ Getting in touch with sensations Mindfulness Warm-up Back to basics Internal cues provide the map Experiential anatomy Section 5 ~ Guided exploration Gears and sensation Weightlessness and loading Taping and Tactile Cueing What about music? Section 6 ~ Build a somatic repertoire Somatic education New stimuli Mirror neuron, visualization and sensations
ASIN: 1960424076
VSKU: BVV.1960424076.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Cunha, Stephanie
Binding: Hardcover