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Synaptic Exuberance - Watch Edward's brain grow with joy

In this time lapse video Edward, 9-months old rocks. He rolls. He sucks. He kicks. He tongues. He handles. He flips. He touches.  This play that totally captivates us adults is in the service of developing synapses in the brain that he will one day pare down.

...babies go wild making connections and then, as we grow into our preferences, our personalities, life is like a scalpel. We slowly shed what we don't need or use or want. Dr. Harry Chugani

The time lapsed nature does a great job of representing the rate at which his brain is developing--quite incredible.  Even better is the article that showcases this video. 

We love the picture of the brain cells getting bushier and then later the changes as they are culled away. The gives a great description of the innate learning process.  By the way, this is a demonstration of why somatic education works.  We capitalize on the capacity to use movement.  Edward does it naturally, but it can be used to help all people--little and big--for new pathways when the current ones just aren't getting the job done.

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