From rigidity to resonance

Published on January 26, 2023

People can learn to be fluid and adaptable, just like water. This creates a state of resonance. Alternatively, people can be rigid and unmovable like a piece of iron – a state of resistance or rigidity. How we exist and how we interact with others within our environment is a deliberate choice that has profound implications for our productivity, creativity, wellness, and state of mind.

In a session for Berklee's Teachers on Teachers, artist, educator, and Henley Executive Education lecturer and MBA alumnus Barry van Zyl presented his work on rhythm and resonance. This work combines aspects of neuroscience, physics, and music to allow us to learn about our individual groove, community groove, and environmental groove. The session introduced participants to Barry's research and the applications of rhythm and resonance to positively impact creativity, flow, and connection.

Read more about the research, and download the white paper here.

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