The movements suggested by Brain Gym are to imitate movements, characteristic for one to
three years old children. Dennison studied Kinesiology, which, according to Brain Development
Centres, is “a science of body movement and the relationship of muscles and posture to brain
function” (Hocking). Dennison follows the idea, that developmental body movements performed
by the young children are necessary for brain development. The movements enhance brain
integration and balance between a human body and brain. The movements are to support
concentration, memory, learning skills, such as writing, reading, listening and speaking, support
physical performance and help people to gain psychical comfort (Dennison 1). The Brain Gym is
supposed to have a positive impact on people with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities or people
who have problems with drugs or alcohol (Maguire 10).