# Proprioception Proprioception is the awareness of the body position in space. For example, you can always clap your hands together no matter where they are and whether or not your eyes are closed. You can also touch your nose with your eyes closed. This is because your brain can sense the position of your body in space. Proprioception can be trained. In the case of things like aerial arts, acrobats need to be aware of where their body parts are in space while in various orientations and while spinning. This is a skill that must be learned.