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We help adults and children manage stress, access their unique gifts and function with more ease and enjoyment in daily life.
As sensory beings we learn through our physical experience
The body is intrinsically involved in learning. We begin moving in the womb and are designed to progress early in life through a pattern of reflex responses such as the urge to grasp, reach, roll, push up and rock.
These instinctive movements are an integral part of brain development and are a foundation for the way we function in later life at home, school and work.
Why comfort needs to come before concentration
As a young child learns to establish balance within a three dimensional environment, he or she gradually gains a sense of up and down, back and forward and side to side.
With comfortable control of the body comes the ability to sustain attention. A student who is, for example, struggling to sit with ease may find it difficult to listen and concentrate.
Likewise, co-ordination comes once particular physical skills are established. In order to read with ease, for example, we need to have developed the ability to track with both eyes.
How movement can lead to stillness
Natural movement patterns can restore a sense of wholeness. When we are upset or under pressure we can become calm and capable by intentionally focusing on our physical being.
“Did some Brain Gym this morning and I’m feeling more switched on and definitely less forgetful.”
Chef and college lecturer
“Something intangible seems to have shifted.”
Mother, on her nine year old
“Had a great time trying out the exercises and observing the effect on myself and others. What fantastic balancing acts our bodies are.”
Early years specialist
“This has changed my life – and I never say that. I realise that until now I’ve been operating from the neck up.”
Market research consultant
