The course demonstrates how to apply the Brain Gym movements to benefit yourself and others. Through one-to-one and group activities you will learn:

The 26 Brain Gym activities Brain Gym’s unique model of the brain’s 3 dimensions of learning A quick ‘getting ready to learn’ sequence of activities A simple five step goal process which you can apply to any goal The physiological basis of Brain Gym To notice and anchor change using postural awareness techniques How to make best use of our natural need to move
	A Brain Gym® 101 course in progress, with participants that include a class and special needs teachers, a railway manager, an IT Constant, a psychologist and other professional backgrounds.

The 26 Brain Gym activities are learnt in the context of what they have most often been observed to benefit, for example, communication, reading, handwriting, listening, whole body movement, focus and organisation.

They are also experienced in the light of the 3 dimensions of learning model used in Brain Gym, which essentially recognises the value of every person being able to access communication, organisation and focus skills simtaneously. The experience of Brain Gym – and other modalities – is that cognitive abilities are most easily accessed when the person is motivated, happy, feeling safe and and engaged. In this course, the effect of stress – whether from emotional, learning or physical sources – is explored, particarly in relation to being able to take in and process information and its effects on the body and posture. Brain Gym activities to help with this are identified.

Checking out co-ordination between the top and bottom of the body before and after using Brain Gym activities. This is an early developmental skill which supports left/right co-ordination and belongs to the postural movements of the “Centring Dimension” in Brain Gym.

The developmental aspects of Brain Gym – for instance, how it helps to integrate the childhood reflexes – are familiar territory for many special needs teachers, Occupational Therapists and developmental specialists. On the course the physiological aspect of learning and the activities is explored.

Over the four days you will have the chance to work on self-chosen goals, in order to experience how the goal process can enhance using the Brain Gym activities. Common examples of course participants’ goals are to:

• improve memory skills

• have a relaxed, resourceful attitude to challenges

• improve the ability to see or listen

• enhance fine motor skills, eg handwriting, playing a musical instrument

• comprehend instructions immediately

• improved sense of left and right in the body

• boost organisation and planning skills

• increase physical co-ordination for sport, dance etc

Calf Pump, a Brain Gym activity to lengthen the calf muscles and release the “Tendon Guard Reflex”, a postural response to stress which can affect the ability to focus and take in information.

The learning style is mainly by doing and experiencing. Participants have the opportunity to experience all the procedures and activities for themselves and develop their own understanding of them, in their preferred learning style. Learning is through active engagement. Much of the practical learning is done in pairs and small groups. Slovenian students try out the tools, work on their own goals and learn how to facilitate others

• Teachers and parents who want to help children develop a positive readiness for learning

• Adults working with children who have special needs

• Adults keen to manage stress and make positive changes in their lives

• People working in health, medical and counselling professions

• Business people who want to improve productivity and decision-making skills

• Sports enthusiasts and professionals looking to refine their technique

• Musicians, singers, artists and actors

• Anyone who wants to perform at their best and live life to the full

The course includes:

A Brain Gym 101 handbook with all course materials, plus a year’s student membership of the Educational Kinesiology Foundation, which offers:

• Membership prices for Conferences and non-Training Track courses

• Ongoing support from the Foundation and your Brain Gym Instructor

• An email support network for people who have completed the course

• Emailouts with information on forthcoming courses, news and events

• Registration on the Foundation database confirming that you have completed the course

Individual Instructors may offer additional materials.

You can use all the tools and techniques you have learnt within your immediate professional remit and with family and friends. Further training is required to use the work one-to-one as an Educational Kinesiology Consultant or to teach it to the public. Click on Continuing Your Training for more details.

As Brain Gym is a trademarked programme, and to ensure best practice and maintenance of standards, every course participant is asked to sign an Agreement confirming they understand how they may use it and to confirm they have attended the course and you can download a copy here.

“This will be of enormous personal benefit. It will also give you a huge number of ideas to use in your professional activities.”

Barry Pavier, FE Teacher

“Seeing and doing is believing!!”

Anne Turner, FE Teacher

“It will open your mind to some very effective learning strategies.”

Nikki Adams, Chartered Physiotherapist

“Take it! Book it now! You’ll get better results with less effort & have more time and energy left over to really enjoy life!”

Henrie Lidiard, Freelance training consultant

 Booking is direct with your chosen Instructor:

• Click on Brain Gym® 101 course dates, which displays course dates for a year ahead, with region and Instructor. Click on the Instructor name to access their contact details. Their contact page contains additional information about the courses they offer, their particular skills and background.

• Alternatively, you can click first on Professional Directory which is categorised by region - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern and Southern Ireland - and lists all the qualified Instructors in those areas, together with contact details and professional profiles. Then click on Brain Gym® 101 course dates.

The cost of the course varies somewhat based on region, type of course venue, whether lunch is included and other practical factors, so contact your chosen Instructor for more information. Alternatively, you can phone the Foundation office for an overall picture on 0845 539 0312 or contact us by email here.

For a description of the complete Training Track, click on Continuing Your Training .