Waves and Energy
Waves are vibrations in space and time that carry energy.
There are different types of waves, broadly physical (visible) and electromagnetic (invisible) waves like sound and light.
Sea wave energy, is energy harnessed from the ocean or sea waves. The rigorous vertical motion of surface ocean waves contains a lot of kinetic (motion) energy.
When the Wind blows across the sea surface, it transfers the energy to the waves. The waves travel through the oceans and break when reaching the shores.
Catching and Surfing a wave makes you connect to and feel this sea wave energy which can, we believe, ultimately increase your own vibrations. The Kite Wave discipline (Strapped or Strapless) allows you to connect to both the energies of the wind and the sea waves at the same time, in a single session.
Electromagnetic waves like visible light, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays.
The amplitude and frequency are the two factors that affect the energy transferred by a wave: the height of the wave, and the number of waves passed by each second.
The frequency and amplitude collectively tell you how much energy is stored inside the wave. For example, light is a wave, but it also contains particles called photons.
Sound Waves go to compose Music, with more details in the below description.
Music and Dancing
The Nature of Music
This video shows a professional perfomance of Argentinian Tango. On top of the interpretation of the music, the dances made in couples also involve the communication of the body movements from the leader to the follower. In this case the couple looks like moving in perfect harmony and syncronicity thanks to the connection between the 2 dancers.
The visualisation of the song is then appreciated by the public who shows its appreciation by responding to the salient moments of acrobacy with applauses.
Benefits of Music and Dancing
Music: Considering the mathematical nature of Music, it can be considered a way to connect with the universal truths. A well composed piece of music, or simply a song by a nice tuned voice, gives us the impression of rightness and beauty, and somehow feels energizing.
But Music is also communication of emotions and sentiments by the autor. Music has then an increased power and energy thanks to its meaning. The meaning can be a message passed through the melody of the notes composing the piece, and more explicitely the words of the song. Songs can then have a socially unifying effect, and be linked to memories of meaningful moments.
Research has shown that Music can have the following physical and psychological benefits: Music can improve cognitive performance and memory, reduce stress, help you eat less, manage pain and sleep better, improve mood, motivation, and endurance.
Dancing: As a form of interpretation of music, dancing can also be considered a way to connect to the universal truths. And even in a deeper way than just listening to music, as the whole body is involved in the connection. The movement syncroniyed with the tempo of the music, allows the body to absorb and feel the right rhythm within itself. That is why dancing can be so beautiful to watch.
And dancing is also physical activity, with all its benefits. The connection with the music allows us to make body exercize without mental effort (once we learn to follow the music). There are bviously faster and slower types of music and songs, so it is possible to chose the pace and rhythm that we want to follow and move on.
Dancing can be simply improvized, or choreographed in a composed sequence. The formor allows for a liberation of the mind aiming at a pure connection to the music. The latter case implies the learning of the choreography, which involves memorization, both at a mental and muscular level.
And finally, dancing gives the benefit of connecting socially. Discos and dance events are a nice way to meet people. But in a more structure way, dance schools teach how to properly connect to music, as well as move our bodies in syncro with other people (choreographies). In couple dances, partners learn to listen to each other both at a physical and mental level. And considering the international nature of music and social events, it can be considered a cultural exchange.
Mirror Neurons
Mirror Neurons can be considered the most powerful learning tool for physical activities.
Mirror neurons can be defined as a group of sensory motor cells in the brain that activate when an individual performs an action or observes another individual perfoming the same action. They are being studied as key elements for imitation, and essential for education.
The wider functional implications of mirror neurons are still under debate. Some researchers have proposed that mirror neurons play an important role in empathy, language evolution, and mental-state attribution.
More information can be found at:
Mirror neuron | anatomy | Britannica
Fina Group, and Fina Kiteboarding in particular, intends to make use these findings by integrating them in the sport training processes focusing on the importance of imitation learning.
Exercise, Socializing, Learning, and Nutrition for a better Brain functioning
From the Neuroscience News Science Magazine - Research Articles - Psychology Neurology Brains:
1. Being Kind and Helpful to others.
Kindness, altruism and empathy can affect the brain. One study showed that making a charitable donation activated the brain’s reward system in a similar way to actually receiving money.
Volunteering can also give a sense of meaning in life, promoting happiness, health and wellbeing. Older adults who volunteer regularly also exhibit greater life satisfaction and reduced depression and anxiety. In short, making others happy is a great way to make yourself happy.
2. Exercising.
3. Eating well.
Therefore, whatever your age, remember to eat a well-balanced diet, including fruits, vegetables and cereal.
4. Keeping socially connected
5. Learning something new
The brain changes during critical periods of development, but is also a lifelong process. Novel experiences, such as learning new skills, can modify both brain function and the underlying brain structure. For example juggling has been shown to increase white matter (tissue composed of nerve fibers) structures in the brain associated with visuo-motor performance.
6. Sleeping properly
Sleep is an essential component of human life, yet many people do not understand the relationship between good brain health and the process of sleeping. During sleep, the brain reorganises and recharges itself and removes toxic waste byproducts, which helps to maintain normal brain functioning.
Sleep is very important for transforming experiences into our long-term memory, maintaining cognitive and emotional function and reducing mental fatigue. Studies of sleep deprivation have demonstrated deficits in memory and attention as well as changes in the reward system, which often disrupts emotional functioning. Sleep also exerts a strong regulatory influence on the immune system. If you have the optimal quantity and quality of sleep, you will find that you have more energy, better wellbeing and are able to develop your creativity and thinking.
