Learning is not only about the mind. Our bodies often carry what our minds cannot immediately recall. A shift in posture, a deep breath, or the way we hold our hands can awaken memory, quiet distraction, and create space for reflection.
‘Take 15 minutes to walk with a partner outside to discuss this question…’ Those words can be music to learners’ ears when we have been sitting a lot or been in a multi-day event.
So, why don’t we see this technique used much? Why do we feel we need to stay in the training space and can only use other spaces during breaks and down time? Why do we keep people in their seats so much where we know they are getting tired and distracted?
‘Take 20 minutes to move around the room with a partner …’ Those words can be music to the ears of many learners when we have been sitting for a long-time training or they have been in a multi-day event.
So why don’t we see this technique used much? Why do we feel we need to stay in the training space and can only use other spaces during breaks and down time? Why do we keep people in their seats so much when we know they are getting tired and distracted?
Have you ever been asked to breathe at the beginning of a meeting or at a moment when you feel stressed or anxious? You have thought, “I AM breathing!” While breathing is automatic function of the body, mindful breathing is an amazing tool to help calm your nervous system and/or to center or ground yourself in stressful or excited moments. People have been using