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Brain Gym, Yoga, and Meditation

Brain Gym, Yoga, and Meditation. By Sandra Shepherd. WELCOME. Miss Shepherd’s Interview. Food for Thought. Quote: “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” -Albert Einstein. Why Brain Gym?.

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Brain Gym, Yoga, and Meditation

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  1. Brain Gym, Yoga, and Meditation By Sandra Shepherd

  2. WELCOME

  3. Miss Shepherd’s Interview

  4. Food for Thought • Quote: “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” -Albert Einstein

  5. Why Brain Gym? • Brain gym movements help to improve blood flow to the brain to “switch on” the entire brain before a lesson begins • The increased blood flow helps to improve concentration skills required for reading, writing, etc.

  6. Why Brain Gym? • Learning blocks can be released by brain gym because the movements activate the whole mind/body system • Brain gym allows students to learn naturally because they have the freedom to move, explore and engage with the world

  7. Cross Crawl • Promotes memory, creative and abstract thinking.

  8. Brain Buttons • Assists with number and letter reversals • Assists with consonant blending • Assists in keeping place while reading

  9. Why Yoga? • Research suggests that yoga improves motor, communication, and social skills • Yoga can improve IQ • Benefits include better concentration, reduced anxiety and stress • Gives proprioceptive input for students needing sensory integration

  10. The Warrior Pose

  11. The Cat Pose

  12. Shoulderstand Pose

  13. BRAIN GYM & YOGA

  14. Why Meditation? • Can reduce anxiety and aggression • Improve ability to focus • Improve memory and concentration • Improve creativity • Promotes a calmer sense of being

  15. Meditation

  16. Meditation

  17. So I ask again… • Why brain gym, yoga and meditation? With the infinite benefits that all these systems provide in the learning process…Why not brain gym, yoga and meditation?

  18. STUDENT INTERVIEWS

  19. STUDENT INTERVIEWS

  20. STUDENT INTERVIEWS

  21. Final Thought • Quote: Our challenge is not to educate the children we used to have or want to have, but to educate the children who come to the schoolhouse door."  - H. G. Wells

  22. Special Thanks • Special thanks go to Mr. Hemler for creating this video presentation • And to all my students who participate in this program and make coming to work a joyful experience

  23. References • Betts, Dion, and Betts, Stacey, W. Yoga for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (New York:Vintage, 2006), 46. • Boyajian, Paula. (2004). Yoga for the child with special needs. The Exceptional Parent, 34, 26-30.

  24. References (cont.) • Motivations, Inc www.motivationsceu.com • Brain gym www.braingym.com • http://movementbasedlearning.com/articles/articles/braingymarticle.html • http://www.parentingoc.com/component/content/article/449-featured-articles/2062-empowering-children-through-meditation.html

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