26/03/2019
Come e perche!
OODA FLOW
We become increasingly interested in understanding how specific training, including both movement and breath-work, can enhance learning. The primary goal is using this knowledge to deliver a competitive advantage for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Cognitive neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience is the study of mental processes and their underlying neural systems. Broadly speaking, it examines how thinking and behavior are underpinned by the brain as a physical organ. Therefore, part of cognitive neuroscience looks at how the brain learns: encoding, storing, retrieving and using the information it encounters. It is through learning that the brain enables us to adapt to our ever-changing environment successfully.
Imaging
Increasingly sophisticated imaging tools have allowed researchers to study the nervous system in real-time. We are literally able to see the brain at work. As a result, today we know more about learning than ever before. This provides excellent opportunities for trainers and human development professionals to harness these insights and advance in their fields.
Learning is a physical process
Nerve cells communicate through a complex interaction of chemical release and electric impulse, similar to running software on a computer. Correct learning upgrades this software by changing the type, amount and timing of these signals.
But, our brain does not only change its function. New connections form based on use, leading to alterations in brain structure. This is akin to upgrading our hardware. Our experiences continuously re-shape our brain and modify behavior over the entire lifespan (Neuroplasticity).
A variety of hormones, transmitter chemicals, and other growth factors facilitate the number and strength of these connections. We know from studies, over the past decade, that the availability of these factors can be enhanced. For example, specific exercise routines, optimal sleep, and “silencing the mind” can all improve the availability of desired growth factors. Poor recovery, chronically elevated stress hormones and suboptimal nutrition can negatively impact learning and in some cases degrade neural pathways.