Episode
Ido Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
2:35:05
Published: Mon Jun 20 2022
Description
My guest is Ido Portal, the world’s foremost expert on human movement. Ido has spent a lifetime studying, combining and evolving elements from an enormous range of martial arts, dance genres, athletic endeavors, and science, to develop a unified theory and practice of movement called “The Ido Portal Method.” Here we discuss all things movement, including the role of the nervous system, reflexive versus deliberate movement patterns, and the link between emotions and awareness in movement. We also discuss learning and neuroplasticity, the mind-body connection and how movement itself can be leveraged toward expanding other types of skills- cognitive, creative and otherwise. As one of the most sought out teachers of movement alive today, the knowledge Ido shares in this conversation can benefit everyone—children, adults, athletes, dancers, clinicians and trainers and the everyday person. For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1 (Athletic Greens): https://athleticgreens.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Thesis: https://takethesis.com/huberman Supplements from Momentous https://www.livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Ido Portal, Movement & Movement Practice (00:03:42) Sponsors: AG1, LMNT, Thesis, Momentous (00:07:49) What is Movement? (00:10:56) Movement & the Body-Mind Connection (00:14:47) Entry Points to Movement (00:18:08) Early Education in Movement: Awareness, Play & Examination (00:21:19) Stillness, Movement & the Environment, Playfulness (00:31:34) Unique Postures, Types of Movement, Contents vs. Containers (00:40:50) Discomfort: Marker of Movement, Failures & Learning (00:47:05) Movement Diversity, Squat Challenge, Injury, Movement Evolution (00:56:36) Animal & Human Movements, Gain & Change (01:02:04) Core Movement, Emotion & Memory, Spinal Waves, Evolution (01:12:39) Song, Dance & Complex Language, Movement as Language, Consilience (01:21:39) Movement Culture, Community, Collective Knowledge, Wild & Wise (01:26:36) Potential for Movement, “Humming” (01:32:18) Instructiveness vs Permissiveness, Degrees of Freedom (01:35:50) Variety, Diversity & Virtuosity (01:38:06) Vision & Movement, Focus & Awareness, Panoramic Awareness (01:48:28) Hearing & Movement (01:52:43) Walking Gaits (01:56:55) Playful Variability & Evolution, Improvisation & Openness (02:03:05) Reactivity & Personal Space, Touch & Proximity to Others, Play & Discomfort (02:18:13) Visualization & Experience, Feedback (02:20:14) Linear Movement & Movement Investigation, Examination (02:31:45) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous Supplements, Instagram, Twitter, Neural Network Newsletter Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac Disclaimer
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In this episode, Andrew Huberman interviews Ido Portal, an expert in all things movement, about the importance of movement and how it can improve brain function.
00:00 - 01:15 (01:15)
Summary
In this episode, Andrew Huberman interviews Ido Portal, an expert in all things movement, about the importance of movement and how it can improve brain function. They delve into the science behind movement and how it can improve the mind-body connection.
EpisodeIdo Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
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In this podcast episode, Ido Portal discusses how the nervous system generates different forms and speeds of movement and how movement can be applied in various aspects of life beyond sport and exercise.
01:15 - 08:08 (06:53)
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In this podcast episode, Ido Portal discusses how the nervous system generates different forms and speeds of movement and how movement can be applied in various aspects of life beyond sport and exercise. Neuroscience on how different lifestyle and nutrition factors can affect one's health is also discussed with InsideTracker, who provides personalized recommendations based on an individual's health metrics.
EpisodeIdo Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
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The entity referred to as movement plays a crucial role in self-evolution and development as it includes physical movement, emotions, and thoughts.
08:08 - 18:23 (10:15)
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The entity referred to as movement plays a crucial role in self-evolution and development as it includes physical movement, emotions, and thoughts. While movements are the containers, movement is the content and one cannot exist without the other.
EpisodeIdo Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
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Bringing attention to the movement of emotions and the dynamic nature of the body and mind helps to clarify and train those layers, leading to huge personal benefits.
18:23 - 30:20 (11:57)
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Bringing attention to the movement of emotions and the dynamic nature of the body and mind helps to clarify and train those layers, leading to huge personal benefits. Practicing awareness of motion is a great way to begin this process, as stillness and motion hold equal importance.
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Frank Forencich discusses the advantages of focusing on the act of thinking rather than habitual patterns of thinking and how this applies to movement practices.
30:20 - 42:02 (11:42)
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Frank Forencich discusses the advantages of focusing on the act of thinking rather than habitual patterns of thinking and how this applies to movement practices.
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This podcast explores the principle that human beings can potentially perform an enormous array of movements that are unique compared to other animals, with the ability to explore all different types of movement.
42:02 - 50:17 (08:14)
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This podcast explores the principle that human beings can potentially perform an enormous array of movements that are unique compared to other animals, with the ability to explore all different types of movement.
EpisodeIdo Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
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The squat is a fundamental resting position that can help with digestive problems, lower back pain, hip pains, knees, and aging.
50:18 - 55:55 (05:36)
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The squat is a fundamental resting position that can help with digestive problems, lower back pain, hip pains, knees, and aging. By examining different types and forms of movement, we can understand how they affect the body's organization and overall wellness.
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The speaker discusses the potential benefits of exploring and observing animal movements in informing and improving human movement practices.
55:55 - 1:02:07 (06:11)
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The speaker discusses the potential benefits of exploring and observing animal movements in informing and improving human movement practices. From ancient spinal movements to the range of human movements such as running, jumping, and squatting, understanding the animal kingdom's movements can enrich our own understanding of movement.
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The movements of small digits and portions of the distal parts of our body evoke different and subtle sensations compared to the larger movements of the spine and core.
1:02:07 - 1:12:41 (10:33)
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The movements of small digits and portions of the distal parts of our body evoke different and subtle sensations compared to the larger movements of the spine and core. While the small frame enhances the big frame, the reverse is not true.
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Movement of the body through different systems like dance and song may have driven the evolution of speech and language according to neuroscientist Jarvis.
1:12:41 - 1:19:38 (06:57)
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Movement of the body through different systems like dance and song may have driven the evolution of speech and language according to neuroscientist Jarvis. Language is movement and movement is language, and even when we read, we are actually repeating the words we read subconsciously through low-level muscular activity in the larynx and pharynx.
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Gathering around movement is an age old tradition and perhaps we're better off not thinking about people we exercise with or train with, but that friendship and connection made through movement is perhaps the most valuable form of connection.
1:19:38 - 1:29:26 (09:48)
Summary
Gathering around movement is an age old tradition and perhaps we're better off not thinking about people we exercise with or train with, but that friendship and connection made through movement is perhaps the most valuable form of connection. Engaging in movement practice with others, whether it's dance or other movement practices, is dynamic and offers unpredictability.
EpisodeIdo Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
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The pre-motor system generates movement before the motor neurons initiate muscle contraction.
1:29:26 - 1:33:48 (04:21)
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The pre-motor system generates movement before the motor neurons initiate muscle contraction. All forms of movement originate from a deep source.
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A discussion about the mindset of practicing from being a true novice to becoming a virtuoso in which variability and chance are seen as opportunities to do new things with your practice.
1:33:48 - 1:45:05 (11:17)
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A discussion about the mindset of practicing from being a true novice to becoming a virtuoso in which variability and chance are seen as opportunities to do new things with your practice. The conversation begins with talking about gaining more awareness of the visual process when practicing to enter the virtuosity level.
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This episode discusses the idea of intentionally moving in a challenging way to shape new possibilities and how to incorporate listening practice throughout the day.
1:45:05 - 1:54:21 (09:15)
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This episode discusses the idea of intentionally moving in a challenging way to shape new possibilities and how to incorporate listening practice throughout the day.
EpisodeIdo Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
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In this podcast, Danny Miranda and his guest talk about the different ways of communication which includes walking and approaching someone slightly down to someone a little bit more rounded besides various interesting things related to walk.
1:54:21 - 2:03:44 (09:23)
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In this podcast, Danny Miranda and his guest talk about the different ways of communication which includes walking and approaching someone slightly down to someone a little bit more rounded besides various interesting things related to walk.
EpisodeIdo Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
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This podcast episode explores the practice of embodiment and its potential for helping people with anxiety surrounding personal space in face-to-face conversations.
2:03:44 - 2:10:20 (06:36)
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This podcast episode explores the practice of embodiment and its potential for helping people with anxiety surrounding personal space in face-to-face conversations. The importance of exploring different ways of being within different distances and contexts is emphasized.
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Research from an Israeli laboratory shows that shaking hands and physical touch during first interactions leads to the exchange of microbiome elements and chemicals, feeding the subconscious knowledge of the chemical constituents of other people.
2:10:20 - 2:16:31 (06:10)
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Research from an Israeli laboratory shows that shaking hands and physical touch during first interactions leads to the exchange of microbiome elements and chemicals, feeding the subconscious knowledge of the chemical constituents of other people. Touch can be powerful in discharging certain experiences, remodeling, and reframing, making it an important aspect of human connection.
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Movement practices that involve dynamic interaction with someone else, like Partner dancing, may provide an added therapeutic benefit to dealing with traumatic experiences.
2:16:31 - 2:25:32 (09:01)
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Movement practices that involve dynamic interaction with someone else, like Partner dancing, may provide an added therapeutic benefit to dealing with traumatic experiences. Such practices involve controlled re-exposure to the trauma, helping to diminish the emotional response over time.
EpisodeIdo Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
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The practice of receiving gratitude from outside can be more impactful than self-gratitude, and there are evidence-based benefits to lightening the load and accelerating certain movements.
2:25:32 - 2:30:29 (04:56)
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The practice of receiving gratitude from outside can be more impactful than self-gratitude, and there are evidence-based benefits to lightening the load and accelerating certain movements. Associative thinking can limit progress in physical practice.
EpisodeIdo Portal: The Science & Practice of Movement
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The Huberman Lab website serves as a comprehensive resource for supplements recommended on the podcast, along with science-related tools and short posts on science.
2:30:29 - 2:35:02 (04:33)
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The Huberman Lab website serves as a comprehensive resource for supplements recommended on the podcast, along with science-related tools and short posts on science. The website also offers newsletters highlighting various cognitive and neurological topics, along with a comment section for feedback and suggestions.