Frequently Asked Questions
• What is the basis for Brain Gym®?
• Who benefits from Brain Gym®?
• In what ways does Brain Gym® help people?
• Does Brain Gym® contribute to physical
as well as mental changes?
• Can businesses profit from a Brain Gym® program for
their employees?
• How frequently do clients practice Brain Gym®?
• How long does
it take to do the Brain Gym® movements?
• How can I learn the Brain Gym® movements?
• How often do clients schedule appointments?
• As a public school teacher, will I receive Continuing Education
units for taking a Brain Gym® course?
• Does Brain Gym®require special
equipment?
• What is the basis for Brain Gym®?
Paul Dennison, Ph.D. spent years with
many development experts, studying their work and that of others
before creating what is now known as Brain Gym® in the 1970’s. Some
of the combined 80 years of research modalities include: Repatterning,
applied kinesiology, behavioral optometry, Alexander technique,
Traeger, Laban, Feldenkrais and Yoga. Dr. Dennison built
on this knowledge to create a series of movements that make new
neural pathways to balance brain function. The Educational
Kinesiology Foundation, now known as Brain Gym® International
was founded in Ventura, California by Paul Dennison and his wife
Gail in 1987.
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• Who benefits from Brain Gym®?
The movements are beneficial for persons
of all ages, abilities and walks of life. Children especially
find them to be fun and easy to do. Anyone who wants to move
forward to a goal that will improve quality of life will benefit
from Brain Gym®. The program has demonstrated rapid,
far-reaching and lasting results.
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• In what ways does Brain Gym® help
people?
It improves listening skills, concentration,
organization and memory with resulting higher academic achievement
levels. It also contributes to better self-control in young children
and helps teenagers develop self-confidence and social skills.
Improvements in communication lead to improved family relationships,
with lowered levels of stress and depression.
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• Does Brain Gym® contribute
to physical as well as mental changes?
Doing Brain Gym® movements has
been shown to provide improved blood flow & balance, better
oxygenation and a healthier physiology. Peter Cox, a former U.S.
Fencing Team gold medalist, used Brain Gym® while
he was training for the Olympics."I was amazed at the
results,” he wrote, “and so were my opponents!"
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• Can businesses profit from a
Brain Gym® program
for their employees?
When an insurance company enrolled
one-third of its agents in a Brain Gym®-based sales
training program, they found that those agents achieved a 39%
higher closing rate. They were more focused, organized and energetic.
Train the Brain can set up a program to meet the needs of employees
of both large and small businesses.
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• How frequently do clients practice
Brain Gym®?
Those who show the greatest improvement
do a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes a day. (Many do more.) One
of Brain Gym®’s valuable features is that it becomes
self-monitoring as participants recognize its value and benefits.
Many class-room teachers have found that starting the day with
Brain Gym® movements helps children to calm down,
focus and perform better throughout the day.
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• How long does it take to do the
Brain Gym® movements?
Most movements take one minute each. P.A.C.E, "the
learning readiness/get set for the day program" takes
five minutes and can be done in bed before arising, in the shower
or anywhere else. Each person is invited to do movements
that he/she feels appropriate.
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• How can I learn the Brain Gym® movements?
One can enroll in an introductory program,
Brain Gym® 101 course, or arrange for a private session with
Beth Stoddard.
For more information on current opportunities
call (207) 761-6957 or (207) 761-4625.
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• How often do clients schedule
appointments?
This depends on each individual’s
needs and program. Once a client is continuing the Brain Gym® program
independently, it is still possible to return to Train the Brain
in the future to resolve new challenges.
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• As a public school teacher,
will I receive Continuing Education units for taking a Brain
Gym® course?
Three CEU’s are available for the 101 course. Contact
hour certificates are available for workshops.
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• Does Brain Gym® require special
equipment?
No, just an interest in moving forward easily in
one’s
life,
setting goals and balancing for
achievement
of goals.
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