Welcome to our new blog post! Today, we would like to introduce you to an inspiring and insightful TED Talk: “Why Training Your Senses Is a Key Element to Human Performance” by Niko Romm. This talk addresses the importance of training our senses for human performance.
Overview of the TED Talk:
In his presentation, Niko Romm, an expert in Functional Neurology, emphasizes the crucial role that training our senses plays in our performance. He explains that our senses form the basis for information intake and processing, and that by training our senses, we can sharpen our awareness, expand our perception, and improve our performance.
The Importance of “Sensory Training”
Romm’s main argument is that training our senses is a key element to enhance our physical, mental, and emotional performance. Sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste are not just passive perceptions, but can be actively trained. By consciously training our senses, we can better coordinate our bodies, refine our perception, and improve our responsiveness. This is not only important in sports and exercise, but also has an impact on our daily lives, for example, to sharpen one’s focus for work.
Another key factor is the topic of resilience and “burnout prevention.” A nervous system with clear information from the sensory organs actually experiences less stress, and thus has a “larger tank” available for the stresses of everyday life. According to Romm, patients with migraines and head, neck, and back pain can also benefit from sensory organ training, as these symptoms often arise from dysfunctions of the eyes or balance organs.
It is a call to consciously train our senses to expand our perception and fully exploit our performance potential. Watch the inspiring TED Talk and be inspired by ideas and practical approaches from the exciting world of functional neurology.
