Huberman panoramic view

Andrew Huberman often discusses the concept of "panoramic vision," which refers to the broadening of one's visual field of view to promote relaxation and reduce stress. This technique involves consciously expanding one's visual field without moving the head or eyes, allowing for a more serene and comprehensive awareness of one's environment.

1. Vision and Stress: Expanding the visual field can turn off attentional and stress mechanisms. This is why viewing a horizon or large vista naturally relaxes us; it involves the eyes naturally adopting a panoramic view, reducing the drive towards stress 1.

2. Panoramic Vision Technique: One can practice this by trying to see the ceiling, walls, and floor without moving the head, essentially "dilating" the gaze. This practice helps manage stress and enhances relaxation by engaging different neural circuits in the brain, which are also involved in processing more information over time 2.

3. Applications and Benefits: Practicing panoramic vision can enhance calmness by turning off components of the alertness pathway. This is beneficial in everyday scenarios, like reducing stress while transitioning between tasks without immediately engaging with digital devices like phones 3.

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     Expanding Your Vision

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     Expanding Auditory Awareness

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     Vision and Stress

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By incorporating this technique into daily life, individuals may find a practical tool for managing stress and enhancing their mental well-being. Such applications are part of broader discussions in neuroscience on how sensory systems, like vision, impact emotional and physiological states.