Slow Motion Movement Study
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With funding from Dance Jazzo, the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies (IACS) will conduct research aimed at understanding the neurophysiological effects of SlowMotionFlow practice.
If you volunteer to participate in this study, you will be asked to:
- Complete questionnaires about your movement experience and current state
- Be fitted with EEG equipment and biometric sensors
- Perform 20 minutes of guided slow-motion movement
- Share your experience through post-session questionnaires
The entire session should take approximately 2 hours. You will be compensated $50-$100 based on session length, and parking will be validated.
The study will take place at the research space for The Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies at 2811 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 510, Santa Monica, CA 90403.
Who can Participate:
- Adults aged 25-65
- Able to perform 20 minutes of slow guided movement
Does not currently have these conditions:
- History of neurological or psychiatric disorders
- Non-removable metal near the scalp (implants or piercings)
- Current hairstyles that interfere with EEG (e.g., dreadlocks)
- History of epilepsy, stroke, bipolar disorder
- Use of medications affecting the central nervous system
- History of hypotension
Are you Interested in participating in this study? please fill out the screening survey available here:
February 2025
Received funding for project
Location
IACS Lab, Santa Monica
12
Number of participants
Study Status
- Protocol Design
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Manuscript(s) Preparation
- Publication
UNDERSTANDING THE NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF SLOW MOTION FLOW MOVEMENT
With funding support from Dance Jazzo, this research aims to establish a scientific foundation for understanding the potential benefits of SMF on neural activity, attention, and mindful awareness. This study will investigate the neurophysiological signature of regular slow-motion movement known as SlowMotionFlow (SMF). The SMF technique is a mindfulness-based movement sequence that emphasizes intentional, aesthetic slow movement at a constant pace of approximately 4 inches per second. Unlike practices such as Tai Chi or Qigong, SMF is designed as an intentional movement meditation practice that is accessible. This unique design offers a controlled environment for examining real-time brainwave changes using EEG.
