Brain Gym™ is a system of quick and enjoyable exercises that directly enhance brain function. It is based on the principle that moving your body maximizes your brain power. Brain Gym grew out of clinical studies started in 1969 by Paul Dennison, Ph. D., an educational therapist, that led him to the study of kinesiology., the science of body movement and the relationship of musicles and posture to brain function. The result is Edu-Kinesthetics (Edu-K) and Brain Gym, a simple and highly effective system of targeted activities that prepare your brain and entire nervous system for optimal performance in all areas.

Brain Gym is used

• by teachers to help students be calm, focused and capable
• as a tune-up for performers and athletes
• by business people to prepare for important meetings and projects
• in counselling and other types of therapies
• by families and friends, helping each other

Quick and easy to do, these simple physical movements can bring about rapid and automatic improvements in such skills as memory, reading, concentration and communication. There are noticeable gains in creativity, energy levels, performance and interpersonal relationships. Edu-Kinesthetics courses are recognized by the California Department of Education. Since 1990, Brain Gym has been selected annually by the National Learning Foundation in the USA as one of today's leading technologies for education and was named as one of twelve programs respresenting "Successful Learning Innovations."

Leaders and Thinkers:

Paul Dennison, Gail Dennison, Carole Ann Erickson, Carla Hannaford, Sharon Promislow, Jerry Tiplitz.

Publications:

• Dennison, Gail and Paul, and Teplitz, Jerry. (1995). Brain Gym for Business: Instant Brain Boosters for On-the-Job Success. Venture, CA: Edu-Kinesthetics, Inc.
• Dennison, Paul and Gail. (1994). Brain Gym: Teacher's Edition Revised. Ventura, CA: Edu-Kinesthetics, Inc.
• Hannaford, Carla. (1995). Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head. Arlington, VA: Great Ocean Publishers.
• Hannaford, Carla. (1997). The Dominance Factor: How Knowing Your Dominant Eye, Ear, Brain, Hand & Foot Can Improve Your Learning. Arlington, VA: Great Ocean Publishers.
• Promislow, Sharon. (1998). Making the Brain/Body Connection. Vancouver, BC: Kinetic Publishing.
• Brain Gym Journal. Published three times a year by the Foundation.
  

Courses and Conferences

Organizations:

International Educational Kinesiology Foundation.
1575 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 204B
Ventura, CA 93001
Tel: (805) 658-7942 or (800) 356-2109 (Canada/USA).
www.braingym.org
eMail: edukfd@earthlink.net

Edu-Kinesthetics Inc.
P.O. Box 3395
Ventura, CA. 93006-3396
Tel: (888) 388-9898 (US or Canada) or (805) 650-3303
www.braingym.com
eMail: edukbooks@aol.com

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Updated February 25, 2003