Brain Gym® or Breakthroughs International as it is now known is an educational movement program which facilitates the understanding of the brain/body connection and teaches the developmental movements to reduce stress and enhance the integration of the whole brain. Designed by Dr. Paul Dennison, the Brain Gym® or the Breakthroughs International program uses 26 specific developmental movements to enhance whole brain/body integration. Because the 26 exercises balance the body’s energy and enhance the three dimensions of brain functioning, anyone can notice an improvement in focusing, concentration and memory skills. Breakthroughs International assists school children to learn better, business people to be more productive, seniors to feel more alert and coordinated, sport participants to perform better, and everyone to feel less stressed and anxious. Come and playfully discover the power of Brain Gym movements to enhance your brain integration and personal effectiveness.
Links
- Brain Gym FAQ (pdf)
- Thinking Patterns of the Brain (pdf)
- The Physiology of the Brain & Stress (pdf)
- Keeping Children “Brain Healthy” (pdf)
- www.braingym.com
- Brain Gym Organization
- Dr. Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute
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