Embodied Learning with Emily Poel and Guy Claxton S11E6 (145)

In this episode of the Learning Future Podcast, Louka Parry connects with Guy Claxton and Emily Poel, authors of Bodies of Learning: How Embodiment Science Transforms Education. Their conversation dives deep into the relationship between our physical selves and the learning process, shedding light on how embodiment can reshape our understanding of intelligence and education.

Guy challenges the tendency to equate intelligence with intellect alone. He argues for a broader understanding of intelligence that includes movement, perception, emotion, intuition, physical experience and action — what he and Emily describe as the body-mind.

Emily brings a practical lens to embodiment — particularly the importance of reconnecting with our own experience, noticing the body, creating space for reflection, and allowing learners and educators to experiment with what helps them learn.