by Consultant Michelle Hess, MA

What is Brain Gym™?

The 90s was the decade of the brain. Advances in neuro and cognitive sciences helped us all to better use our brains in everyday life. Brain Gym™ supports healthy brain/body integration and development through the science of movement. Using simple physical actions your brain “wakes up” and is ready to achieve levels of optimal performance. Brain Gym™ is useful for everyone from infants to the young at heart. These simple movements have profound consequences in the process of daily life when used consistently.

Brain Gym™ is not a “fix-it” program! Rather it enhances other therapies and processes with integrative movement. It is a wonderful complement to other physical and mental health modalities such as yoga, tai-chi, and coaching. The best part is that you can use the actions at home or work, as you need them. Another resource to use in your personal Inside-Out Life Wellness™ Toolkit (for more information please contact us).

Brain Gym™

• Enhances living and learning through the science of movement
• Offers specific developmental body movements to stimulate particular aspects of brain function
• Stimulates neural-sensory-motor development
• Activates cognitive functions: communication, focus, and organization skills
• Enhances scholastic achievement
• Turns around learning challenges
• Is research-proven to improve reading skills and test scores
• Enhances coordination, sports and artistic performance
• Supports learning, creativity, and performance in all areas and ages
• Reduces stress and promotes health, including post-traumas
• Creates optimal, personalized whole-brain integration
• Creates new levels of confidence, excellence, and success
• Is utilized in over 80 countries, on all seven continents
• Is based on over 30 years of clinical research
• Was founded in 1987 by Dr. Paul E. Dennison and a non-profit foundation IS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND FUN FOR ALL AGES!

Disclaimer: Remember, although you may have instantaneous results, Brain Gym™ is a process not a “fix-it” program. While our personal results have often been fabulous we make no grandiose claims or promises. Nor is Brain Gym™ meant to replace any medical treatment or other therapy prescribed by your medical professionals.