![]() Centering enables us to harmonize emotion with rational thought. The “What is it” page said regarding centering, “The Centering Dimension concerns the connection between the top and bottom structures of the brain. This skill is related to organization, grounding, feeling and expressing one’s emotions, a sense of personal space, and responding rationally rather than reacting from emotional overlay.” Again, note the underlined words: “What are Edu-Ks Three Dimensions? (The Dennisons describe brain functioning in terms of three dimensions laterality, focus, and centering).” It goes on to state that “… Centering is the ability to coordinate the top and bottom areas of the brain. On the FAQ page on the website, the following question and answer appear. Further New Age concepts are utilized and incorporated in the overall system of physical exercises. These types of phrases are used repeatedly in New Age writings and teachings. The underlined words and phrases above reveal a New Age connection. New techniques for deeper relaxation and increased muscle integration will be explored, along with ways to increase vitality and body efficiency. An in-depth study of movements and postures as they pertain to learning abilities and brain function will be offered. BRAIN GYM EXERCISES YOU TUBE HOW TOCourse #550 called Vision circles Teacher Training says, “Participants experience the ways vision is expanded and enlarged by the other senses, and learn how to facilitate sensory awareness and perceptual skills in others.” Course # 560, called “Language of Movement,” says, “Deepen your knowledge of the Edu-K advanced balancing process and enhance your skills in this three-day course. In the Profession level 400 courses, #450 called Creative Vision says, “This workshop presents both an objective and subjective exploration of the learner’s visual capacity. In the Advanced level 300 courses, #330 called “Movement Exploration II” it says, “We will expand to incorporate an additional three dimension: heart-space, personal-space, and connection to spirit.” It creates a safe place to consciously access and identify inner issues recognizing the possibilities of our own potential.” In the Intermediate level 200 courses it says, “ Discover the concepts of hemispheric specialization, identification, and balancing to facilitate whole-brain learning.” In class #270 called “Deep Understanding Balance” it says, “Participants experience the joy and wonder of a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.” In class #272 called “Elements of color” is the following, “Honors and empowers the individual and teaches how to honor and empower others. Next follows the Specialized courses designed to help teaching professionals to work with children. The initial level is 101 and the opening information says, “Learn twenty-six Brain Gym exercises, the Edu-K Balance process, and Dennison Laterality Repatterning.” Please take note of the underlined words and phrases from the Brain Gym described at various levels of learning and practice utilized in the “activities.” I have cited some of the material on the website. The overall system is broken down into several levels according to the website. After reading much of the site, several warning flags pop up.įirst of all, Brain Gym uses physical movements to develop mental abilities. Okay, after the fanfare has died down, is there cause to be concerned with this self-help practice that is affecting so many? The answer is a definite yes!įirst of all, I must admit that it is hard to completely analyze Brain Gym without actually going through it and reading all the material, but the website (and related websites that promote it) give many clues as to what the movement is about. In fact, it is so successful that it is even being taught in thousands of public schools in America as well as abroad. It has many of the makings of a successful and practical self-improvement system. People all over the world share how it has helped them concentrate, speak better, feel better, and read better. According to the Brain Gym website at the Brain Gym technique was developed in 1969 by Paul Dennison, Ph.D. “Brain Gym consists of 26 easy and enjoyable targeted activities that bring about rapid and often dramatic improvements in concentration, memory, reading, writing, organizing, listening, physical coordination, and more.” The site goes on to inform the reader that Brain Gym has produced amazing results for thousands of people all over the world. ![]()
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