Re: Posture & Neuroendocrine Levels

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....so would someone like, say, Dick Cheney be a "high-power poser", or did I misinterpret (neat study btw) Seitz, DC Tuality Physicians 730-D SE Oak St Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503)640-3724Oregondcs From: dm.bones@...Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:05:57 -0700Subject: Posture & Neuroendocrine Levels

Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk ToleranceDana R. Carney1, Amy J.C. Cuddy2, and Andy J. Yap1 Columbia University and 2Harvard University Abstract Humans and other animals express power through open, expansive postures, and they express powerlessness through closed, contractive postures. But can these postures actually cause power? The results of this study confirmed our prediction that posing in high-power nonverbal displays (as opposed to low-power nonverbal displays) would cause neuroendocrine and behavioral changes for both male and female participants: High-power posers experienced elevations in testosterone, decreases in cortisol, and increased feelings of power and tolerance for risk; low-power posers exhibited the opposite pattern. In short, posing in displays of power caused advantaged and adaptive psychological, physiological, and behavioral changes, and these findings suggest that embodiment extends beyond mere thinking and feeling, to physiology and subsequent behavioral choices. That a person can, by assuming two simple 1-min poses, embody power and instantly become more powerful has real-world, actionable implications. More at: http://www.people.hbs.edu/acuddy/in%20press,%20carney,%20cuddy,%20 & %20yap,%20psych%20science.pdf Sears, DC, IAYT1218 NW 21st AvePortland, Oregon 97209v: 503-225-0255f: 503-525-6902www.docbones.com

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Here he is in full power mode: Sears, DC, IAYT1218 NW 21st AvePortland, Oregon 97209v: 503-225-0255f: 503-525-6902www.docbones.comOn Mar 16, 2011, at 2:11 PM, BRIAN SEITZ wrote: ...so would someone like, say, Dick Cheney be a "high-power poser", or did I misinterpret (neat study btw) Seitz, DC Tuality Physicians 730-D SE Oak St Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503)640-3724Oregondcs From: dm.bones@...Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:05:57 -0700Subject: Posture & Neuroendocrine Levels Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk ToleranceDana R. Carney1, Amy J.C. Cuddy2, and Andy J. Yap1 Columbia University and 2Harvard University Abstract Humans and other animals express power through open, expansive postures, and they express powerlessness through closed, contractive postures. But can these postures actually cause power? The results of this study confirmed our prediction that posing in high-power nonverbal displays (as opposed to low-power nonverbal displays) would cause neuroendocrine and behavioral changes for both male and female participants: High-power posers experienced elevations in testosterone, decreases in cortisol, and increased feelings of power and tolerance for risk; low-power posers exhibited the opposite pattern. In short, posing in displays of power caused advantaged and adaptive psychological, physiological, and behavioral changes, and these findings suggest that embodiment extends beyond mere thinking and feeling, to physiology and subsequent behavioral choices. That a person can, by assuming two simple 1-min poses, embody power and instantly become more powerful has real-world, actionable implications. More at: http://www.people.hbs.edu/acuddy/in%20press,%20carney,%20cuddy,%20 & %20yap,%20psych%20science.pdf Sears, DC, IAYT1218 NW 21st AvePortland, Oregon 97209v: 503-225-0255f: 503-525-6902www.docbones.com

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Love it!My best,Dr. Huma PierceDC fCBP OBCE Chiropractic First LLCThe Bicycle ChiropractorWww.c1pdx.comWww.thebicyclechiropractor.comOn Mar 16, 2011, at 2:17 PM, Sears <dm.bones@...> wrote:

Here he is in full power mode:<Dick_Cheney_is_really_Dr._Evil.jpg> Sears, DC, IAYT1218 NW 21st AvePortland, Oregon 97209v: 503-225-0255f: 503-525-6902www.docbones.comOn Mar 16, 2011, at 2:11 PM, BRIAN SEITZ wrote: ...so would someone like, say, Dick Cheney be a "high-power poser", or did I misinterpret (neat study btw) Seitz, DC Tuality Physicians 730-D SE Oak St Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503)640-3724Oregondcs From: dm.bones@...Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:05:57 -0700Subject: Posture & Neuroendocrine Levels Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk ToleranceDana R. Carney1, Amy J.C. Cuddy2, and Andy J. Yap1 Columbia University and 2Harvard University Abstract Humans and other animals express power through open, expansive postures, and they express powerlessness through closed, contractive postures. But can these postures actually cause power? The results of this study confirmed our prediction that posing in high-power nonverbal displays (as opposed to low-power nonverbal displays) would cause neuroendocrine and behavioral changes for both male and female participants: High-power posers experienced elevations in testosterone, decreases in cortisol, and increased feelings of power and tolerance for risk; low-power posers exhibited the opposite pattern. In short, posing in displays of power caused advantaged and adaptive psychological, physiological, and behavioral changes, and these findings suggest that embodiment extends beyond mere thinking and feeling, to physiology and subsequent behavioral choices. That a person can, by assuming two simple 1-min poses, embody power and instantly become more powerful has real-world, actionable implications. More at: http://www.people.hbs.edu/acuddy/in%20press,%20carney,%20cuddy,%20 & %20yap,%20psych%20science.pdf Sears, DC, IAYT1218 NW 21st AvePortland, Oregon 97209v: 503-225-0255f: 503-525-6902www.docbones.com

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Picked up a great book about twenty years ago called "Emotional Anatomy" that I just recently started looking at again. Great images of how emotions manifest in posture. Conscious modification of posture balancing endocrine activity is exciting clinically.

Domby D.C. DIBAKPO Box 1108Scappoose, Oregon, USA97056phone 503 543-3195 Posture & Neuroendocrine Levels

Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk Tolerance

Dana R. Carney1, Amy J.C. Cuddy2, and Andy J. Yap1

Columbia University and 2Harvard University

Abstract

Humans and other animals express power through open, expansive postures, and they express powerlessness through closed,

contractive postures. But can these postures actually cause power? The results of this study confirmed our prediction that

posing in high-power nonverbal displays (as opposed to low-power nonverbal displays) would cause neuroendocrine and

behavioral changes for both male and female participants: High-power posers experienced elevations in testosterone, decreases

in cortisol, and increased feelings of power and tolerance for risk; low-power posers exhibited the opposite pattern. In short,

posing in displays of power caused advantaged and adaptive psychological, physiological, and behavioral changes, and these

findings suggest that embodiment extends beyond mere thinking and feeling, to physiology and subsequent behavioral choices.

That a person can, by assuming two simple 1-min poses, embody power and instantly become more powerful has real-world,

actionable implications.

More at: http://www.people.hbs.edu/acuddy/in%20press,%20carney,%20cuddy,%20 & %20yap,%20psych%20science.pdf

Sears, DC, IAYT

1218 NW 21st Ave

Portland, Oregon 97209

v: 503-225-0255

f: 503-525-6902

www.docbones.com

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My understanding of this relationship between posture and endocrine changes has more to do with our mental focus during such "power" postures than the mechanics of the posture itself. That is, assuming a "power" position brings one's state of mind to the characteristics of the "power" posed. For me, this is another example of how powerful our thoughts are to influence our realities. Herbert Benson's work on sitting postures, relaxing with "positive" thoughts, resulting in increases in all parasympathetic indices is another example. Gaining control over our own minds, following the breath moment to moment as the most practiced protocol, is key to activating deeper levels of innate healing. While this is simple, effective and accessible to patients, physician/teachers need to know for themselves what is involved in order to help others. We can't teach what we don't know. Sears, DC, IAYT1218 NW 21st AvePortland, Oregon 97209v: 503-225-0255f: 503-525-6902www.docbones.comOn Mar 16, 2011, at 5:18 PM, gmddc@... wrote: Picked up a great book about twenty years ago called "Emotional Anatomy" that I just recently started looking at again. Great images of how emotions manifest in posture. Conscious modification of posture balancing endocrine activity is exciting clinically. Domby D.C. DIBAKPO Box 1108Scappoose, Oregon, USA97056phone 503 543-3195 Posture & Neuroendocrine Levels Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk ToleranceDana R. Carney1, Amy J.C. Cuddy2, and Andy J. Yap1 Columbia University and 2Harvard University Abstract Humans and other animals express power through open, expansive postures, and they express powerlessness through closed, contractive postures. But can these postures actually cause power? The results of this study confirmed our prediction that posing in high-power nonverbal displays (as opposed to low-power nonverbal displays) would cause neuroendocrine and behavioral changes for both male and female participants: High-power posers experienced elevations in testosterone, decreases in cortisol, and increased feelings of power and tolerance for risk; low-power posers exhibited the opposite pattern. In short, posing in displays of power caused advantaged and adaptive psychological, physiological, and behavioral changes, and these findings suggest that embodiment extends beyond mere thinking and feeling, to physiology and subsequent behavioral choices. That a person can, by assuming two simple 1-min poses, embody power and instantly become more powerful has real-world, actionable implications. More at: http://www.people.hbs.edu/acuddy/in%20press,%20carney,%20cuddy,%20 & %20yap,%20psych%20science.pdf Sears, DC, IAYT1218 NW 21st AvePortland, Oregon 97209v: 503-225-0255f: 503-525-6902www.docbones.com

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,

Love your common sense interpretation of this. We have to

remember that the HPA axis receives not only data from sensory perceptions of

body condition and external world stresses, but also receives data from

processing centers for thoughts and emotions. All of that gets dumped into the

equation that the HPA axis works out to call up the hormonal physiology that

arises in the body. There may be mechanoreceptor feedback that becomes a

component of posture influence on endocrine function, but how one thinks and

feels about “power” postures must surely be a significant component as well.

S. Feinberg, D.C.

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Sears

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Subject: Re: Posture & Neuroendocrine Levels

My understanding of this relationship between posture and endocrine changes

has more to do with our mental focus during such " power " postures

than the mechanics of the posture itself. That is, assuming a

" power " position brings one's state of mind to the characteristics of

the " power " posed. For me, this is another example of how

powerful our thoughts are to influence our realities. Herbert Benson's work

on sitting postures, relaxing with " positive " thoughts, resulting in

increases in all parasympathetic indices is another example. Gaining

control over our own minds, following the breath moment to moment as the

most practiced protocol, is key to activating deeper levels of innate healing.

While this is simple, effective and accessible to patients,

physician/teachers need to know for themselves what is involved in order to

help others. We can't teach what we don't know.

Sears, DC, IAYT

1218 NW 21st Ave

Portland, Oregon 97209

v: 503-225-0255

f: 503-525-6902

www.docbones.com

On Mar 16, 2011, at 5:18 PM, gmddc@... wrote:

Picked

up a great book about twenty years ago called " Emotional Anatomy "

that I just recently started looking at again. Great images of how emotions

manifest in posture. Conscious modification of posture balancing

endocrine activity is exciting clinically.

Domby D.C. DIBAK

PO Box 1108

Scappoose, Oregon, USA

97056

phone 503 543-3195

Posture & Neuroendocrine Levels

Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays

Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk Tolerance

Dana R. Carney1, Amy J.C.

Cuddy2, and Andy J. Yap1

Columbia University and

2Harvard University

Abstract & n bsp;

Humans and other animals

express power through open, expansive postures, and they express powerlessness

through closed,

contractive postures.

But can these postures actually cause power? The results of this study

confirmed our prediction that

posing in high-power

nonverbal displays (as opposed to low-power nonverbal displays) would cause & nbs p;neuroendocrine and

behavioral changes for both

male and female participants: High-power posers experienced elevations in

testosterone, decreases

in cortisol, and increased

feelings of power and tolerance for risk; low-power posers exhibited the

opposite pattern. In short,

posing in displays of power

caused advantaged and adaptive psychological, physiological, and behavioral

changes, and these

findings suggest that

embodiment extends beyond mere thinking and feeling, to physiology and

subsequent behavioral choices.

That a person can, by

assuming two simple 1-min poses, embody power and instantly become more

powerful has real-world,

actionable

implications.

More at: http://www.people.hbs.edu/acuddy/in%20press,%20carney,%20cuddy,%20 & %20yap,%20psych%20science.pdf

Sears, DC, IAYT

1218 NW 21st Ave

Portland, Oregon 97209

v: 503-225-0255

f: 503-525-6902

www.docbones.com