Who better to have clear up some communication concepts than a communication professor? 
In this episode Professor Swett walks us through the process of communication, and a few other concepts that are key in understanding body language. 

Spoiler alert, Karen is also my sister. 

Observation techniques from the pro's. 

If you'd like to read more about observation, check out Beyond Words by Moore and Yamamoto:
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Words-Movement-Observation-Analysis/dp/0415610028/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W1CW64VUM1SW&keywords=beyond+words+carol+lynne+moore&qid=1660783286&sprefix=beyond+words+carol+lynne+moore%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1

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A couple of quick notes... Around 20ish minutes in I refer to focusing in on "one area of conversation."  I should have said "one area of concentration." Sorry about that.

Also, for anyone interested in how my people watching session at the football game went... well, it didn't. When my son was on the field I was too busy worrying about him getting hit to really relax and observe well, and I spent the time he was on the sidelines being grateful he didn't get hit and have a concussion. Perhaps next time I want to people watch at a football game I need to go to one my kids aren't playing in.

*CONTENT WARNING: Andy and I do, briefly, talk about how to be situationally aware in a shooting situation.*

Well, my first interview was a little rough. Andy was an amazing guest, but I’m not convinced anything I said actually made any sense. Stay tuned to the FB group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546

I’ll write up something on Proxemics to try to clear things up. 

You can check out Andy’s resources here:

https://www.thesecuredad.com/podcast

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Check out the accompanying blog post here:
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This week I cover the neuromuscular patterns that help us move through space. 

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Wether you're obsessed with or grossed out by feet, they contribute to how you move and communicate in a big way!

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This week I talk about the next two neuromuscular connections in the body,  Core-Distal and Head-Tail,  how they connect our body in very functional ways, and also influence our body language. If you're interested in any of the reading material I mention, here are the links....

Anatomy Trains, Thomas Myers 

https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Trains-Myofascial-Therapists-Professionals/dp/0702078131/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T49HQ0ERY5X4&keywords=anatomy+trains&qid=1657333158&sprefix=anatomy+trains%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1


Making Connections, Peggy Hackney

https://www.amazon.com/Making-Connections-Peggy-Hackney/dp/9056995928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LMXVIE9AE6MG&keywords=making+connections&qid=1657333184&sprefix=making+connections%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1

If you'd like to learn more about your body and how it works, join me for Find Your Footing, a live workshop on foot care and connection. Reserve a spot for yourself by visiting www.voltagepilates.com and clicking the "Book Now" button. If you're in the Indianapolis area, you can join in person. If not, I'll have an online option!

This is the beginning of a three part series on understanding the human body. I'll be talking about how the body is connected and how the basic patterns of connection are reflected in out body language. Enjoy!

For more information on Moshe  Feldenkrais:
https://feldenkrais.com/about-moshe-feldenkrais/

More on Ida Rolf:
https://www.rolf.org/history.php

More on F. Matthias Alexander:
https://alexandertechnique.com/fma/

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So, there isn't enough room to put links to all the books in the show notes - whoops! - but I did put ALL of the links in a post in the FB group. It's a public group, so feel free to join!

How the Body Knows It’s Mind, Beilock

https://www.amazon.com/How-Body-Knows-Its-Mind/dp/145162669X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1651712902&sr=1-1
The Meaning of Movement, Kestenberg Amighi

https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Movement-Developmental-Perspectives-Kestenberg/dp/1138484636/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y27Q01KF4EKD&keywords=the+meaning+of+movement&qid=1651712994&sprefix=The+Meaning+of+Movement%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1

Dancing Dialogue, Tortora

https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Dialogue-Communicative-Movement-Children/dp/1557668345/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C8R925QQ6GB2&keywords=Dancing+Dialogue&qid=1651713174&sprefix=dancing+dialogue%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1

Making Connections,  Hackney

https://www.amazon.com/Making-Connections-Peggy-Hackney-dp-1138995517/dp/1138995517/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1651713234

Interplay, Adler

https://www.amazon.com/Adler-Interplay-Process-Interpersonal-Communication/dp/0197501346/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CUDT9QC2B6PI&keywords=interplay+the+process+of+interpersonal+communication+15th+edition&qid=1651713264&s=books&sprefix=Interplay%2Cstripbooks%2C95&sr=1-1

Sensing, Feeling, Action, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen

https://www.amazon.com/Sensing-Feeling-Action-Bonnie-Bainbridge/dp/0937645141/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y2PFKI3AQEO0&keywords=Sensing+Feeling+Action&qid=1651713362&s=books&sprefix=sensing+feeling+action%2Cstripbooks%2C92&sr=1-1

Spoiler Alert!!!!
There is no such thing as good posture. In this episode, I'll talk about what's really involved in posture and how is informs our body language. 

Here are the resources I mentioned: 
*Please remember to consult your health care provider before starting a movement practice. 

For Yoga:
www.glo.com is a great website for yoga classes. They are an online subscription service with a wide range of classes available. I used it several years ago when they were only offering yoga, and I believe they have branched out to other practices now, in addition to yoga.

For Pilates:
Pilatesology is a great online subscription service for Pilates classes. There are lots of teachers, and a range of classes from beginner to advanced. Check it out at:
www.pilatesology.com

Another resources for Pilates is Andrea Maida's youtube channel, Pilates Andrea. I take classes with Andrea twice a week, she is an excellent instructor. There are a bunch of videos on her youtube channel, many of them are on Pilates equipment, but there are also lots of mat classes that can be done on a yoga mat. This is hands down, THE BEST FREE RESOURCE FOR PILATES I have ever found.

I wanted to take a little time in this episode to share with you why I get so excited about body language and how I came to realize what a big difference it can make in a relationship to understand the movement of others.