TY - CHAP
T1 - Restorative Techniques
T2 - Mindfulness, Relaxation, Breathing, and Yoga
AU - Pattyn, Nathalie
AU - Beech, Deanna
AU - Wilhelmsson, Jenny
AU - Kilding, Helen
AU - Mendrek, Adrianna
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 selection and editorial matter, Nathalie Pattyn and Robin Hauffa; individual chapters, the contributors.
PY - 2024/1/1
Y1 - 2024/1/1
N2 - Restorative techniques all share a common denominator in terms of physiological effect. If we refer to the description of the autonomic nervous system in Chapter 2, these four techniques will enhance the activity of the parasympathetic branch. As already discussed in Chapter 2, the historical focus in autonomic physiology lies on the sympathetic branch, the stress reaction, and the formidable energy mobilization potential this offers. However, if we use an economics metaphor, to be able to spend (energy), one must first capitalize. The way we “put money in the bank”, when it comes to autonomic energy, is by rest, recovery, and restoration. Mindfulness, relaxation, breathing, and yoga all offer techniques and tools to allow performers to capitalize energy and restore balance. In terms of acute effects, these techniques, when practiced regularly and thus mastered to a certain proficiency level, can also be activated fast, in times when a sharp focus requires a “rebalance” of anabolic and catabolic forces. There is no free lunch: to reap the benefits of restorative techniques, regular practice is key. Hence the need to present several techniques, to allow for practitioners to identify which one best suits the needs of their performers. This chapter provides the evidence base and the implementation recommendations for the four approaches discussed here.
AB - Restorative techniques all share a common denominator in terms of physiological effect. If we refer to the description of the autonomic nervous system in Chapter 2, these four techniques will enhance the activity of the parasympathetic branch. As already discussed in Chapter 2, the historical focus in autonomic physiology lies on the sympathetic branch, the stress reaction, and the formidable energy mobilization potential this offers. However, if we use an economics metaphor, to be able to spend (energy), one must first capitalize. The way we “put money in the bank”, when it comes to autonomic energy, is by rest, recovery, and restoration. Mindfulness, relaxation, breathing, and yoga all offer techniques and tools to allow performers to capitalize energy and restore balance. In terms of acute effects, these techniques, when practiced regularly and thus mastered to a certain proficiency level, can also be activated fast, in times when a sharp focus requires a “rebalance” of anabolic and catabolic forces. There is no free lunch: to reap the benefits of restorative techniques, regular practice is key. Hence the need to present several techniques, to allow for practitioners to identify which one best suits the needs of their performers. This chapter provides the evidence base and the implementation recommendations for the four approaches discussed here.
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U2 - 10.4324/9781003378969-7
DO - 10.4324/9781003378969-7
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85202888002
SN - 9781032458496
SP - 86
EP - 118
BT - Handbook of Mental Performance
PB - Taylor and Francis
ER -