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 | What is Brain Gym? Brain Gym® is a system developed by learning specialist Paul E. Dennison, Ph.D., and his wife and partner Gail E. Dennison, in which simple, enjoyable physical movements are used to enhance our ability to learn, process information and respond to the world around us in an ease-filled, effective way. Brain Gym is the introductory program of the Dennisons' entire spectrum of techniques known as Educational Kinesiology (Edu-K). How was Brain Gym developed? Brain Gym grew out of more than 25 years of experience with clients and students, as the Dennisons searched for more effective ways of helping children and adults who had been identified as learning-disabled. Beyond the remarkable results they saw with these clients, it soon became clear that Brain Gym and Edu-K suport people of all ages and all abilities, in making wide-ranging changes in their lives. How is Brain Gym experienced? At the foundation of Brain Gym are the twenty-six simple, enjoyable Brain Gym movements. People of all ages use these activities throughout the day to relieve stress, or as a quick mind-body warm-up before studying, writing, or sports--whatever the activity may be--bringing them back to feeling comfortable and productive. The Edu-K Five-Step Balance process takes the Brain Gym movements to a new level, and supports deep and rapid change. An Edu-K balance can be done to overcome an obstacle you're experiencing: a skill you can't quite accomplish, a self-defeating habit you wish to eliminate, or a potential within yourself you'd like to develop. We call this “balancing for” a specific goal, and the process is simply referred to as “a balance.” Edu-K balances are experienced with a trained facilitator, either one-on-one or in groups. Children often choose to balance for coordination skills such as kicking the ball in soccer, or academic skills such as quickly recalling math facts. Adults may choose to address confidence in public speaking, or easily dealing with a certain person or situation. Groups (even sport teams) frequently balance for easy communication or finding simple resolutions as challenges arise. Edu-K balancing typically results in immediate, sometimes dramatic, change. Where is Brain Gym used? Brain Gym movements and processes are used by thousands of people around the world, to make their daily lives more comfortable and enjoyable.
How is Brain Gym learned? Licensed Brain Gym instructors offer a wide variety of courses from the Educational Kinesiology curriculum, as well as shorter, introductory workshops. The first course (prerequisite for the others) is Brain Gym 101. The Brain Gym 101 course consists of 24 course hours of instruction, commonly offered over three or four days. This training gives teachers everything they need to use the Brain Gym techniques in their classroom (and for themselves, friends and family as well). Participants learn:
Where can I look for further information on Brain Gym? Brain Gym International (Educational Kinesiology Foundation) www.braingym.org • 805-658-7942 or 800-356-2109 Information on Brain Gym • Current research • Instructors/consultants around the world • Course listings Brain Gym Research Packet - http://braingym.org/research Numerous publications are available through EduKinesthetics, the Brain Gym Bookstore - www.braingym.com • 888-388-9898 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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