Brain Fireworks! (video)

Spark the body and brain

with music and movement

1812 Overture performed to fireworks! Why not create your own sparkle, mimicking my complex movement routine and echoing the lyrics.

Engage your pre-frontal cortex, motor cortex, basal ganglia, cerebellum, visual, auditory, vestibular and kinesthetic body brain systems. This is the same body brain network that involves academic performance skills. Ka boom! Give your brain a blast of mind-stimulating chemicals!

Movement Nature Meant # 2 (video)

Wisdom of Stomach/Back Balance

Ruthy Alon demonstrates restorative potential of natural movements. Experiment with your body’s natural movements. Develop a wise stomach… let go of your hard abs! Listen to the relationships of your body to the ground. Don’t sacrifice your comfort. Keep your stomach soft.

Enjoy arching movements that release the full length of your body. Feel pulsating rhythm of motion having fun with Feldenkrais.

Reflex Development Comes First

Build a strong neurological foundation supporting successful learning

Thad Trahan shares what New Zealand Educators are doing with Brain Based/Movement Based learning. He sent a video clip of a new DVD showing the importance of reflex development first so that learning can take place easier.

Thad visited schools in New Zealand in Oct 2006 and again in May 2007. He said, "It was very much like what is showcased on the DVD. There is a real passion for learning at all levels in their schools."

Thad teaches Double Doodle Play. It is part of the Educational Kinesiology program using the Double Doodle and other movements from Brain Gym® and Vision Gym® to explore and enhance visual perception and artistic expression. Participants gain finer understanding of the relationship among visual skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative expression. The course teaches the use of both hands in drawing and painting.

He also teaches Touch for Health, Bal-A-Vis-X (Balance, Auditory, Vision, eXercises) and is a consultant for Rhythmic Movement Training. Thank you Thad for your contributions!