Comments on: Dance of Shiva, neuroplasticity and the brain.

By: Check-in: 2010.5 « Off Trajectory

Check-in: 2010.5 « Off Trajectory — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:38:42 +0000

[...] more failure. Dance of Shiva – yoga for the brain – has also been a stellar practice in failing miserably in an effort to grow and rewire my brain. Leave a [...]

By: Breaking news: Success is better than failure — blisscovery

Breaking news: Success is better than failure — blisscovery — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:02:36 +0000

[...] Yes, I’m pretty geeked out over the science of neuroplasticity and the notion that it’s possible to physically alter the structure of our brains. Okay, sorry, I’m done. Here’s a much better/cooler/wiser explanation of neuroplasticity. [...]

By: Dr Karen

Dr Karen — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:02:23 +0000

And it gets even better!

Not only is there neuroplasticity at work, but — as Havi always says — it is at its most powerful when we are being challenged!

So if you’re practicing the Dance of Shiva by repeating bits you’re already good at, then you aren’t getting much “plasticity” benefit. If you’re flailing around and struggling to Get It, you’re maximizing the benefit to your brain!

Sweet, eh?

By: Goddess Leonie

Goddess Leonie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:31:35 +0000

YAY! like... oh my goodness... YAY! Thanks lovely Havi! Thanks precious Eileen! I adore, adore, ADORE this article! Goddess Leonies last blog post..Goddess Interview Goodness

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:21:05 +0000

Yay, science! Yay, fairies! Yay, my darling super-smart, crazy-neuroplastic Eileen! Taras last blog post..One More Day!