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  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Bodily movement training, including yoga and tai chi, is recognized for improving mental skills like attention and self-control.
  • A connection between mind and body is evident in developmental disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), where motor control deficits correlate with behavioral control impairments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the spectrum of mindfulness and its relation to motor control and cognitive functions.
  • To propose a model of skilled attention where motor plans, attention, and executive goals are interconnected.
  • To investigate the potential of mindful movement practice to enhance transferable attention skills.

Main Methods:

  • Review of empirical and theoretical literature on attention, cognitive control, mindfulness, and skill learning.
  • Adoption of Langer's spectrum of mindful learning and Feldenkrais' principles of mindful movement.
  • Endorsement of a model of skilled attention linking motor plans, attention, and executive goals.

Main Results:

  • Skillful cognitive control is associated with skillful movement capacity.
  • Mindful movement practice may enhance the functional quality of rehearsed procedures, fostering transferable attention skills.
  • Movement training should integrate higher-order inhibition and selection to coordinate goals, attention, and motor plans.

Conclusions:

  • Mindful movement offers a promising avenue for cultivating attention and executive functions.
  • This practice may yield significant benefits for individuals with ADHD and other populations.
  • The integration of motor and cognitive skill development is crucial for overall well-being.