Do you know what kinesthetic bodily intelligence is?

In our cultural tradition, a separation has been made in the relationship between body and mind., of which many of us have not been aware until today. Intelligence that encompasses and deals with logic, mathematics and verbal language has been better considered than bodily-kinesthetic intelligence for years.

Kinesthetic bodily intelligence is the ability to use one’s own body with great precision., helping us to promote the execution of our personal goals and objectives. The body is the main active part that provides us with the necessary impulse and directs us to move from intention to action.

Likewise, it is worth noting that This competence is part of Howard Gardner’s well-known theory of Multiple Intelligences. The well-known Harvard professor popularized this model in the 80s, revolutionizing in some way the field of education and, in turn, the classic unitary concept of intelligence.

According to this principle, Beyond the classic logical-verbal dimension, there are those areas that make human knowledge richer and that, in turn, we can enhance.. Thus, Gardner distinguished up to 8 types of intelligence, such as linguistic, musical, artistic, mathematical, spatial, natural, intrapersonal and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

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What is kinesthetic bodily intelligence?

The University of Athens carried out an interesting study in 2016 investigating the benefits of kinesthetic intelligence in preschool children. The results could not be more significant: Starting children early on in the knowledge and control of their body also impacts their brain development.

This is due to a whole series of exceptional advantages and processes with which this type of intelligence enables us:

Body intelligence favors the coordination of the mind with the rest of the body.Improves cognitive processes by improving, for example, hand-eye coordination.Improves fine and gross motor skills. Optimizes the control of our own body, our strength, speed, balance, precision… A coordinated body in turn improves brain connectivity and its natural potential.

Likewise, an important aspect that we must consider is the following: lKinesthetic intelligence, together with spatial and musical intelligence, makes up that trio with which to maximize our artistic intelligence as well as our mathematical intelligence.. Thus, your brain functions are strengthened and create better connections in areas such as the basal ganglia, the cerebellum and the motor cortex, the cerebellum and the basal ganglia.

Logical intelligence and bodily intelligence

For our own physical and psychological well-being, it is necessary that this balance exists: the union between logical and physical intelligence. Our development depends on it, even more so, being able to maximize all our physical and psychological resources also depends on it. The “reflective” or brain part is just as necessary as the “active” part or body..

Thus, It will be very helpful for us to watch and reflect on the following video. It explains the different types of intelligence, classified by psychologist and researcher Howard Gardner, and information about what exactly kinesthetic bodily intelligence, also known as Kinesthetics, is.

As you have heard in the previous video, within this type of intelligence we talk about coordination, balance, ability, speed, strength, dexterity… In short, It is about trusting tactile mechanisms and human movement to obtain information. Knowing that our body is the main tool to be effective and productive in all areas of life.

Also, as we mentioned previously, This type of intelligence allows us to express ideas and feelings, by producing a great development in the ability to use the hands to transform elements.

We can find it in athletes, dancers, surgeons, artists and craftsmen.where the precision when controlling the Body movements as a form of expression is its main characteristic.

Take care of kinesthetic bodily intelligence

It is important to keep in mind that to maintain our kinesthetic intelligence at optimal and healthy levels we have to avoid harmful habitswhich lead us to lose quality in our activities.

A healthy diet and do exercise They will be the main points to work positively for this. Many times, our body movements are proof of what we think or what we say involuntarily. Because of this, it is advisable to have control over it and be aware of what the signals and messages it sends us mean.

All people can improve the development of this intelligence and preserve our role as “inventors”. A good exercise that will allow you to work on it and keep it in tune can be to come up with things to cover a need.

It doesn’t matter how simple these may be: objects that help you streamline your daily habits such as a book divider, a shelf you made to organize your clothes… The secret of carrying out these tasks lies in the fact of thinking about it and the intention to put it into action.

Any exercise that has to do with using your body and mental creativity will become an effective ally to develop this type of intelligence and connect with your body and mind. Thus achieving the full balance and awareness that we deserve!

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