Brain Gym^®

Leilani Rashida Henry, Licensed Educational Kinesiologist  

The rapid rate of change in our complex society forces us as individuals and organizations to constantly confront our ability to learn and relearn.  If we are to truly take advantage of the choices available to us, we must be able to alter previously learned behaviors which are no longer useful.  Through work with learning-impaired school children, a powerful technology has been developed called Brain Gym.  Brain Gym is now used internationally by people and organizations to create definite, positive change.  It is a practical and dynamic system that uses simple body movements to integrate the functions of the brain.  When movement originates from whole brain balance, the body's natural healing mechanisms are revitalized which restores health and harmony to the entire system. 

Brain Gym has enabled thousands of people to improve learning abilities such as, comprehension, memory, coordination; relationships; stress; phobias; trauma related disorders and depression.  Brain Gym may be combined with other work done by health professionals and educational consultants for chronic health, emotional problems and learning disabilities. 

Brain Gym is outcome oriented with the goal chosen by the individual or group.  A “balance" creates immediate and lasting changes by actually building new bridges and pathways within the brain and body.  This is accomplished through combinations of body/eye movements, vision training, Touch for Health, acupressure procedures, emotional release processes, affirmations and an evaluation of a person or group's current life behaviors, practices and norms. 

Dr. Paul Dennison and Gail Dennison created new tools for every aspect of learning by integrating techniques and information from the fields of optometry, brain research, applied kinesiology, neurolinguistic programming, motor development, psychology, acupuncture and language development.  Brain Gym is an excellent tool for learning and optimal functioning.  Through the use of Brain Gym movements, all parts of the brain "switch on" and work together to improve all skills and abilities.           

The Brain Gym "balance" is a five-step process that teaches individuals how to use the most effective whole brain activities to help them achieve a specific outcome.  The movements create immediate and lasting changes by building neurological connections within the brain and body that may have been neglected or arrested at an early stage of development.  Thus, an individual or group's learning abilities reach a more natural state of balance where learning becomes faster, easier and less stressful.   Other Benefits include: 

• Encourages responsible choice making
• Expanded creativity and communication
• Increased capacity for learning
• Improved concentration and memory
• Positive shifts in attitude
• Reduced stress
• Supports confidence and self esteem
• Performance acceleration