Unpacking Proprioception
From Pilates Perspectives by Balanced Body
May 13, 2026 · 1h 21m · Season 3 · Episode 1
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of proprioception and its relationship with other sensory systems that influence movement quality.
Proprioception is often described as the body’s “sixth sense,” but what does that really mean for movement quality? In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, Joy talks with Misha Von Bechtolsheim about proprioception, kinesthesia, and the sensory systems that shape how we move through the world. Together, they unpack the relationship between proprioception, kinesthesia, the vestibular system (balance), and the visual system. You’ll learn how these systems work within the neural hierarchy to he...
People in this episode
Host: Joy
Guest: Misha Von Bechtolsheim
Topics covered
- proprioception
- kinesthesia
- sensory systems
- movement quality
- neural hierarchy
- balance
- visual system
Keywords
- proprioception
- kinesthesia
- vestibular system
- balance
- movement quality
- sensory systems
- neural hierarchy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Balanced Body
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