Lessons using motor imagery and imagination
Introduction
Imagining movement is often called “the mental rehearsal of an action” or “motor imagery,” where you prepare to move without actually moving. You creep up on the threshold between thought and action, but don’t cross it.
The more you develop this sophisticated, deeper connection to yourself, the more clear and potent your intentions will be in the world.
Many lessons throughout the Treasury use your imagination. This is not an exhaustive list as many lessons incorporate the use of your imagination, but it is a good place to start.
Don’t worry if it feels confusing at first. It is a skill that will develop over time.
Note: These lessons fall into three categories:
Imagining all or most of the lesson.
Doing the first side actively and then imagining the second side.
Imagining sensory input, such as a ball rolling across the diagonals, a paintbrush filling in your side, or flowing tubes of water.
From the Esalen workshop
“The truly important learning is to be able to do the thing you already know in another way. The more ways you have to do the things you know, the freer is your choice. And the freer your choice, the more you’re a human being.”