I did some of them as I read the book and really noticed a difference in my attention to the reading and my overall stress level. Thus, began Brain Gym.īrain Gym is an easy to use program that relaxes and refocuses the student so that he or she can allow their natural intelligence to flow. The inherent problems behind these experiences became his focus. Despite that he was obviously intelligent and went on to experience the pleasure of learning, his first few years of school really ate away at his self esteem. Dennison experienced firsthand the difficulties of our current school systems. In this day and age that just isn't acceptable.ĭr. The majority of children find themselves trying to learn, getting stressed out, and inevitably hating school. As was true in our day, today only a small percentage of the children in school today actually find this method natural. Despite huge strides in technology and general global knowledge our children still learn primarily by rout. Like many parents, I have often wondered if the educational system actually suited my children's unique learning needs. Descriptions of many of the Brain Gym activities are included.īrain Gym is a registered trademark of Brain Gym International. The case histories included show how people of all ages use the Brain Gym activities to learn, relax, remember, create, and achieve personal goals the book also covers such unique Edu-K concepts as PACE, noticing, and the Three Dimensions of Learning. Dennison identifies the physical skills of learning that help learners shift from trying to doing their best. Through personal stories, he simplifies the latest in neuroscience as it relates to learning.

Dennison tells how he overcame his own learning challenges and discovered how stress can inhibit comprehension.

Dennison shares his vision of children and adults learning in the way that is most through movement. In this inspiring addition to the Brain Gym series, Dr. Today, the Brain Gym activities and balances are used in homes, schools, and businesses in more than 80 countries. Dennison, a world authority on cognitive skills and reading achievement, introduced the Brain Gym program in the mid-1980s.

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