Our body encompasses three forms of mental representation th..
Added 2025-03-12 15:08:22 +0000 UTCOur body encompasses three forms of mental representation that influence our perception and movement:
✅ Body Awareness
This is our ability to feel our body within a given environment. It allows us to experience sensations and live through each movement or action.
✅ Body Schema
This is the mental representation of our body’s position and dimensions. Without needing to move, we can mentally locate our limbs and estimate the space we occupy. This helps us plan actions, like gauging the distance for a long jump.
✅ Body Image
This is the perception we have of ourselves in relation to the world around us. It is closely linked to both body awareness and body schema. Our mental image is so powerful that we can even imagine how a piece of clothing might look on us before trying it on.
The better you understand your body and develop these three aspects, the stronger your connection with it becomes.
Work on your body from within so you can express yourself more confidently and freely.
