Evidence
The Brain Gym movements serve as easy and effective self-help tools that can help us to achieve optimal performance and satisfaction. First introduced to the public in 1981, by Dr. Paul Dennision and over the last 30 years, many scientific journals, published books, university research and participant reports have shown the effectiveness of these simple movements.
Brain Gym is a combination of cross-lateral body movements, emotional stress release points, simple acupressure techniques and yoga poses.
The National Health Service (NHS) have recognised and classified yoga as a complementary healing therapy. Yoga therapy is within the Obstetrics Department in NHS.
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) approved mindfulness meditation as a therapy alternative to anti-depressants. Meditation is one part of yoga teaching.
The Department of Health funded the NHS project for the research on yoga-based interventions has proved to be an attractive option for the treatment of depression’ (Journal of Affective Disorder, 2005)
The Traditional Chinese medical theory coincides with the yoga theory that the vital energy called ‘Qi’ which flows in our body, gives us capacity to move, think and feel. It is energized through breathing techniques in yoga exercise. Breathing is the key to all yoga. This vital energy is also called life-force or prana in yoga terminology. It protects us from illness and warms the body.
Numerous medical evidence shows that significant improvements in the overall quality of life, relief from the symptoms of stress, mood changes, reduced alcohol dependence, improved appetite and the general feelings of well-being in people who participate in yoga and Brain Gym.
By providing short Yoga and Brain Gym trainings for teachers, great success in a wide range of benefits can be seen to help children: to relax, enjoy calmness, manage their stresses, anger and frustration.
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