Body Language: A Field Guide

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Michael Jordan cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwwUUXz-A3wPacers v. Wizards Highlights (the game I saw!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZAhjFIVwcM&t=210sSteph Curry (#30)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjUF3Poct1gGiannis (#34)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYmTJFk3XgcJoanne Carner (golf)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udq3uqlCGW8Arm Knitting with Stacey (pee first!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNrLse3rSOAIngleton Pottery (watch his hands, not the clay)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnEUTYwTwI8

Here are the links for today's episode, I hope you can take a moment to check them out!Hosting the Oscars:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Terhj8mjPwYInterview on the Late show with Stephen Colbert:Part 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxc6adoUwzEPart 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM70YUm4znMPart 3:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v21ap7mfOrcTap Dancing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE5ImXvMxIIInterview with Juaquin Phoenix on Letterman:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2M6hRfCp0kMeg Ryan on The Ellen Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmGzmpF-bzoAlso, Pan and all of the X Men movies are available on Disney Plus, and Kate and Leopold is available for rent on Amazon Prime. 

I have been mildly aggravated by CGI and 3D animation for a while, and this week, I thought I'd just dive right in and analyze why CGI and video game characters look and move differently than real (real? live? actual? I don't know...) humans. Also, I think I said General Moff Tarkin instead of Grand Moff Tarkin, I hope all of the die-hard Star Wars fans out there will forgive my slip up.The book I mentioned is called Making Faces by Kevin Aucoin. It's available on Amazon.

Interview with Colbert P1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMcLnNLzckEInterview with Colbert P2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEkz3jpk4AYInterview with Colbert P3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z8VWkXh9N0British Academy Film Awards, acceptance speech for Best Actress in the King's Speechhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0POHntCMlv8Correction: When I talked about mapping Space, I mentioned movement that is close to the body as “near space” and movement that is far away from the body as “far space”It is a lie. (Well, a mistake, but a stupid one on my part.) I should have said “near reach” and “far reach.”

Links!!!!Interview with Paul Ekman:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9i-9_QuetA&t=691sAlan Lomax's Choreometrics project:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMPOaqtPXKIArticle on Birdwhistell and Lomax from ACE:https://www.culturalequity.org/alan-lomax/friends/birdwhistellResearch on Botox and Depressionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0041010115300945

Paul Eckman review next week!Also, I know I mentioned the Patreon page in the intro to this episode originally, but I just don't have time to keep it up to date. So, ignore what I said about Patreon. If I get to the point where I can put more time into it, I'll let you know!

Article on sleeve understructure:https://www.bustletextiles.com/post/the-magic-behind-puffy-sleevesHistory of the Mini skirt (VAM)https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-miniskirt-mythBustle Article from Smithsonian Magazine:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/although-less-deadly-crinolines-bustles-were-still-pain-behind-180962919/Robe a la Francaise video (with panniers)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACSksQmUERwStudy of corsets and back braces:https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO199616549671919.pageEffects of Tight Lacing (Royal College of Surgeons)https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/library-and-publications/library/blog/effects-of-the-corset/#:~:text=Women%20were%20often%20laced%20so,the%20rib%20cage%20becoming%20deformed.Ill Effects of Corsets Articlehttps://archive.org/details/b22288570/page/80/mode/2upInStyle Articlehttps://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/vintage-workout-wear-historyNeck Ringshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neck_ring#:~:text=The%20South%20Ndebele%20peoples%20of,body%2C%20not%20just%20the%20neck.Lotus Shoes/foot bindinghttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-footbinding-persisted-china-millennium-180953971/Study on foot binding: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1381134/#:~:text=Women%20with%20bound%20feet%20were,5.1%25%20lower%20hip%20bone%20density.Study on foot binding and physical labor:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0097700411403265?journalCode=mcxaChopines at the Met https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/156120

 Watch this one SEVERAL TIMES: Robin Williams Modern Dancehttps://www.google.com/search?q=robin+williams+birdcage+dance&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS897US897&oq=robin+williams+birdcage+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512l2j0i22i30i625l2j0i22i30j0i22i30i625l4.7711j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:41721358,vid:2FeudWNnMe4Detecting Lies and Deceithttps://www.amazon.com/Detecting-Lies-Deceit-Pitfalls-Opportunities-dp-0470516259/dp/0470516259/ref=dp_ob_title_bkFor more information on Effort Elements, check out Season 1, Episode 3.For more information on Shape Qualities, see Season 1, Episode 19“Hooding” in it's natural habitat ;Phttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApYQulWaH0E

Kicking off Season 2 by debunking What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro. What Every Body is Saying (amazon)https://www.amazon.com/What-Every-Body-Saying-Speed-Reading/dp/0061438294/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675603771&sr=8-1 Joe Navarro's Webistehttps://www.jnforensics.com/5-4 Podcast on Terry v. Ohiohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terry-v-ohio/id1497785843?i=1000469323083Triune brain wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triune_brainTriune brain debunked article by people who are smarter than me:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9010774/

Check out Erick's work here:www.erickrheam.comSupport this podcast here:https://www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguageEnjoy (occasional) bonus content here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546Happy Holidays!!

Here is the Alz Authors website, there is a BOATLOAD of information and resources here, definitely check it out!https://alzauthors.com/The Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast with Elizabeth Miller:https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/Body Aware Grieving:https://www.amazon.com/Body-Aware-Grieving-Fitness-Trainers/dp/0692459189/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670294311&sr=8-1Loretta Woodward Veney's Book, Being My Moms Mom:https://www.amazon.com/Being-Moms-Mom-Daughters-Perspective/dp/1970109149/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12Y4CXS43UWIF&keywords=loretta+woodward&qid=1670294430&sprefix=loretta+woodward%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1Marianne's Personal Webiste:https://mariannesciucco.com/You can also follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alzauthors/Or follow her on FB:https://www.facebook.com/AlzAuthors/While you're on FB, join the Body Language: A Field Guide Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546

Just a few tips for observing and using body language in the upcoming holiday season!Support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguageJoin the FB group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546

Who knew a basketball game was the perfect place to observe Shape? Not me.Enjoy!Michael Jordan cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwwUUXz-A3wPacers v. Wizards Highlights (the game I saw!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZAhjFIVwcM&t=210sSteph Curry (#30)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjUF3Poct1gGiannis (#34)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYmTJFk3XgcJoanne Carner (golf)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udq3uqlCGW8Arm Knitting with Stacey (pee first!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNrLse3rSOAIngleton Pottery (watch his hands, not the clay)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnEUTYwTwI8

This week I share some of my field notes on The Woman King and the Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra's performance of a Brahms concerto. Then I get a little pissy about racial inequality in the arts. Enjoy.Join the FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546Support the show here:patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage

Janice and I talk about building resilience as a caregiver, and how that relates to human movement. Enjoy!  Check out Janice's website here:http://talkaboutaging.com/Or her FB groups here:https://www.facebook.com/JanicecanhelpFind Janice on Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicegoldmintz/Last, but hopefully not least, you can check out the accompanying blog post here:https://www.fieldguidetobodylanguage.com/post/building-resilience-and-balance

Sometimes narrowing down on one topic is hard. So today, I covered 3 things on my mind; the arc of life, the cycle of exertion and recuperation AND generational gestures.Enjoy!

Dr. Deb Miller and I talk about empathy! Check out her website here:www.drdebmiller.comPurchase her book through Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Sorry-Committed-Infidelity/dp/173698201X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GT5LUZ4SQYE6&keywords=more+than+sorry&qid=1663786068&sprefix=more+than+sorry%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1

This episode is all about how to take a movement you have observed and experience it in your own body. Check out the FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546Support the podcast on Patreon here:www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguageIn case you're interested here is an article on mirror neurons:Psychology Today Article on Mirror Neurons and Addictionhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-addiction/201907/look-in-the-mirror-neuron-empathy-and-addiction

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=8-1You can support the podcast on Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage(I will be putting a free movement observation sheet up on the Patreon page, feel free to download, use or adjust it as you please!)Join the FB group (bring friends!):https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546A 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/652063172486546I'll write up something on Proxemics to try to clear things up. You can check out Andy's resources here:https://www.thesecuredad.com/podcastSupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguageCheck out the accompanying blog post here:https://www.fieldguidetobodylanguage.com/post/personal-space-and-personal-safety

This week I cover the neuromuscular patterns that help us move through space. For extra FREE content, join the FB Group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that on Patreon:patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage

Wether you're obsessed with or grossed out by feet, they contribute to how you move and communicate in a big way!For lots of free bonus content, check out the Field Guide to Body Language FB Group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546Join me for Find Your Footing, or an online Pilates Mat Class here:www.voltagepilates.comClick book now to reserve your spot!Support me on Patreon:patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage

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=8-1Making Connections, Peggy Hackneyhttps://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=8-1If 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.phpMore on F. Matthias Alexander:https://alexandertechnique.com/fma/Support the project on Patreon and enjoy video content:https://www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage

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, Beilockhttps://www.amazon.com/How-Body-Knows-Its-Mind/dp/145162669X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1651712902&sr=1-1The Meaning of Movement, Kestenberg Amighihttps://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=8-1Dancing Dialogue, Tortorahttps://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=8-1Making Connections,  Hackneyhttps://www.amazon.com/Making-Connections-Peggy-Hackney-dp-1138995517/dp/1138995517/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1651713234Interplay, Adlerhttps://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=1-1Sensing, Feeling, Action, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohenhttps://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.comAnother 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.

Today we're talking about how Effort Elements combine, and how those combinations help form our own personal dialect of body language. Enjoy! Take care of yourself! Please don't watch the 2016 debate , or online sermons if they will be triggering for you! It's always an option to watch them on mute, or pick a Ted Talk instead. (Just remember that the nature of a Ted Talk is different than the nature of a sermon, it makes a difference in the speakers body language!)SNL 3rd debate between Trump and Clintonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kjyltrKZSY3rd Debate between Trump and Clinton on PBShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smkyorC5qwcWimbledon 2019https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fduc5bZx3ssSide Note: I'm sorry if I'm offending any tennis players out there by my lack of technical tennis terms.Effort Element Cheat Sheet:Time: Acceleration/DecelerationWeight: Decreasing Pressure/ Increasing PressureFlow: Bound/ FreeSpace: Direct/Flexible

In this episode, I'll talk about the four ways that emotion shows up in the intention of our movement: Time, Weight, Space and Flow. 

This episode we're considering 4 ways to consider our personal space.  Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man:https://www.leonardodavinci.net/the-vitruvian-man.jspHead Spins with Kid Glyde:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMfZVZm3RQQRond de JambeCORRECTION: I should have identified the rond de jambe as Far Reach, Mid Level. You'll see it in the first 30 seconds of this video...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ9cprPAJpgThe rond de jambe a terre (where her foot drags on the ground) is Far Reach, Low Level. The rond de jambe en l'air (which is the one I was thinking of) is Far Reach, Mid Level. Video gaming follow up: In my house, the controllers are held with bent arms, but they rest next to the rest of the body, so we're looking at Mid Level, Near Reach.Looking for a dancer to follow on IG? Check out @jonathanbatistaofficial 

This episode explores a holistic approach to body language.  How to look at the whole body, consider the intention of each movement, body shapes and personal space. Visit my website for more information: www.fieldguidetobodylanguage.comPrefer to learn visually? FREE Intro Class available here:https://successful-painter-6080.ck.page/7e4f87f87f