By completing a series of 26 specifically designed Brain Gym activities that are easy and enjoyable to do and directly enhance brain function, combined with a goal and a 5 step Edu-k balance process, integration occurs. Whole brain-body integration allows you to activate communication between the two brain hemispheres and the whole body for crossing the visual/auditory/kinesthetic and tactile midline. It is in this integrated state that you can experience the whole brain and body working together simultaneously and new learning can take place.
Getting Started with PACE
Here, you will learn PACE.
Basic actions to get you feeling: Postive Active Clear Energetic Step 1 - Drink: Drink Water to create an Energetic state. Water also assists with digestion and breathing. Take your weight and divide it by three. (example; 150 divided by 3 = 50 ounces.) This is how many ounces of water you need daily to keep the brain and body hydrated.. |
Step 2 - Brain Buttons : Rub your Brain Buttons to create a Clear state. Place one hand over the navel, make the other hand into a C shape with the thumb and middle fingers to rub the brain button points (these are the soft spots found just under each collarbone where it meets the chest, move the eyes left and right, right and left without moving the head, don’t forget to breath. |
Step 4 - Hook-Ups Do hook up's to create a Positive state. Done standing, sitting or lying down, cross one foot over the other, put your arms out in front of you, thumbs down cross your left hand over your right intertwine your fingers and fold them under in prayer position. Hold here, breathing in and out the nose, with the mouth closed, until you notice yourself breathing deep, full breathes all the way through your belly. Touch your finger tips together (right and left hand at the same time). |
Now,If there was a task or emotion that you were having difficulty with before the activities, try it again and notice any differences.
These easy to use Brain Gym activities can be performed throughout the day to help you stay balanced, calm and focused.
To learn more, attend a class or schedule a private session.