Yet more is revealed, as I google on Brain Gym... -Zer
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http://www.specialchild.com/archives/ia-052.html An example of
a Brain Gym movement from the Energy Exercises is called the
"thinking cap." Prior to doing it, however, I invite you (right now) to
turn your head to the left and see how far you can look and notice
if there is any tension in your neck. Now turn your head to the
right and notice how far you can look and if there's any tension in
your neck. Massage your ears by unrolling the fold of them by
beginning at the top and going all the way to the bottom. Do this
three times. (In Brain Gym, we call this the "thinking cap.") Now,
turn your head to the left and notice how far you can look and if
there is any tension in your neck; and repeat with your head
towards the right. Most of you (98%) will notice a very positive
difference in your ability to turn your head. You've just relaxed
your mind/body system so that you are better able to organize
yourself as witnessed by your body's ability to subconsciously
organize itself so that turning your head is easier. This is how
simple, yet profound the Brain Gym movements are. As we
experience this gentle, non-invasive techniques for stimulating
the brain, imagine how the child might feel.

If you were to do some Lengthening Activities with your child, the
brain will respond and he/she will become more able to focus.
For example, in Brain Gym we have a movement called the "calf
pump." It is similar to the "runners' stretch." Extend your right leg
behind you and as the heel is touching the floor, hold it down for
approximately 8 seconds and release. Repeat 7-8 times and
then repeat with the other leg. This should take about one
minute on each leg. This movement stimulates the brain by
using the body and subsequently the neurological flow
increases and we are able to comprehend our task with greater
ease.

To improve communication between one side of the body and
the other (or one person and another), we can do a Midline
Movement. For example, we can do a cross crawl. This
movement is done standing, sitting or lying down by taking your
left arm and crossing over the midline of your body to touch your
right knee, and vice versa. Do this for approximately one minute,
as slowly as possible, because the more slowly we go, the more
the brain is able to absorb or use the information. When we do
this movement, the hemispheres of the brain are activated and
we are better able to communicate. After doing these
movements and activities, the brain is stimulated and the rest of
the body is more relaxed. Through this preparatory experience,
we are then able to engage in the learning that is at hand.
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Wow, isn't it interesting to find out how AWAKE a body can feel
after just a few of these awareness exercises stimulate both
sides of the brain and increase circulation, oxygen, to the brain?
Well, I'm just starting to learn about Brain Gym's approach to all
of this. Hope you are finding this as interesting as I am! -Zer