We all have our natural learning style and daily life pace – the sweet spot where things feel easy, effortless and we can manifests authentic results.
The question is, how often do we spend time there? Would it be ideal if you could access your optimal zone frequently?
Well you can…it’s wired in you, you simply need to activate it.
Whether you are a top athlete or someone who participates in movement based activities as a hobby or general fitness, you know the benefits derived from moving your body on a regular basis.
Before working out, you may feel tired, lethargic, uninspired, mentally foggy, THEN after some exercise – you feel energized, strong, alert, optimistic and clear!
How could change happen so quickly?
Thanks to physical activity, many wonderful and healthy shifts occur, especially the stimulation of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), a miracle fertilizer for new brain cell growth.
My mentor and friend, Dr. Dennison, founder of Brain Gym® International, recognized authority on reading and cognitive development made a significant breakthrough, decades ago, when he discovered how movement affects and contributes to our mental abilities, emotional balance and our ability to thrive in all areas of life.
During his research, it became apparent that children and adults with learning issues also had difficulty accessing the midfield of the body. For example, walking a straight line or a balance beam, requires integrated midline skills.
When an individual is not accessing their physical midline they will likely have mental learning blocks with oral, written and reading comprehension, listening, speech and language; difficulty relaxing their central nervous system, poor concentration and attention, lack in whole body co-ordination, challenges with hearing and vision, and experience disorganization for spelling and math
Once the individual participates in frequent, novel and integrative movement activities that engage opposite sides of the body simultaneously, the neurological connections of the midline become established and the person moves from surviving to thriving.
Running, jogging, free dancing, hiking and walking, will access your 3 Dimensional Brain by stimulating important side-to-side movement patterns which are associated with the Cerebral Cortex for better reasoning, insight and communication.
Sometimes we have time to go for a nice run, long walk or participate in a dance class, but other times we are under pressure with so many workplace, school and daily life demands that we only have a few minutes to take a short break.
THERE ARE QUICK AND EASY VARIATIONS THAT YOU CAN DO, TO GET THE SAME BENEFITS, WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR DESK, OFFICE SPACE, CLASSROOM OR LIVING ROOM!
With Brain Gym® activities, at any age and stage, you can enjoy frequent integrative movement that stimulates your whole brain potential, anywhere, anytime. You don’t need running shoes or gear, and it can be done within minutes, right where you are.
As well, Brain Gym® is great for athletes, children and adults who struggle with sports and moving with grace and ease. Using Brain Gym® can improve balance, flexibility, posture, core awareness and strength too.
Ready to take your performance to the next level…?
Join me for some community Brain Fitness workshops, bring Brain Fitness training into your organization or sign up for one of several webinar options that are COMING SOON and learn from the comfort of your own home!
To your Fit Brain & Fit Life,
Jill