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kinesthetic imagery

the cognitive re-creation of the feeling of movements; that is, of the sensations from the proprioceptors. Dynamic kinesthetic imagery is the cognitive creation of the feeling of movements while physically moving. For example, a figure skater may imagine the feeling of routine elements while walking through the pattern, or a skier may imagine the feel of the course while standing, shifting weight, and moving the shoulders.

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September 17th 2024

scrying

scrying

n. a divination practice in which a person attempts to see visions of or gain insights about the past, present, or future by staring into fire, smoke, or more commonly, a shiny, opaque, or reflective medium, such as water, crystals or a crystal ball, glass, or mirrors. See also crystal gazing.