BRAIN/BODY BALANCING EXERCISES

Elizabeth has been trained and certified in the system of Brain Gym™ developed by Paul Dennison. Brain Gym™ consists of a number of subtle movements, postures, and exercises to enhance learning ability, improve performance, and become more mentally fit. These energy-based exercises open the pathways between the logical, analytical, detail and time-oriented left hemisphere of the brain, and the creative, intuitive, big-picture, space-oriented right hemisphere.

By balancing the energy flow between these two parts of the brain, we’re able to concentrate better, focus attention, read and write more effectively.  We improve memory and develop better organizational skills. Through the regular practice of these exercises, we also create a smoother, stronger connection between the brain and body, to strengthen our skills and enhance our ability to perform.

Try this Brain-Body Balancing Exercise:

Cross-Crawl

Standing, lift one knee and touch it with the opposite hand. Repeat on the other side. Continue this movement back and forth. Gradually raise the hand so that instead of touching the knee it swings up beside your head. Now follow your hand movement with your eyes, back and forth, still raising your knees. You can do this to music, or better still, hum as you do it (humming has a very balancing effect on the brain).