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It's all about learning, and how easy movement can be
Movement is the language of the brain and I will guide you on an exploration of your potential to expand, and resolve pain or limitations into freedom and ability.
The lesson
Each session is 1 hour in length. The first session may run a little longer to make time for questions. and fill out an intake form. And also to provide you with an opportunity to share your history and goals/wishes.
Most sessions begin with you lying on a table. I will use touch and gentle movements to explore your current organization and provide sensory input to suggest alternate movement patterns. I will also provide verbal instructions to guide you through movement sequences. The lesson can be in silence, or you can talk. Your comfort is of utmost importance, so moving freely and expressing how you feel is very important to the process.
There should be no pain, no stretching and no straining. All of the movements should feel easy, and gentle and will be done slowly.
Sometimes a hold over a place in your body for some minutes to sense into that part. Some people feel new connections forming. Others feel fewer sensations. Both are perfectly OK.
An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 18 for the entire lesson. This is for safety reasons, and insurance reasons but also for the comfort of the child. It is important that a child feels safe, which is usually more so when parents are present. You may wait in a sitting area if your older (14-18) child wishes.
When you are present, I ask that you sit quietly and watch the lesson. This is a fantastic opportunity to watch how your child learns and interacts from an outsider's perspective. Please do your best to watch without distracting your child.
ABM® harnesses the brain's capabilities to learn to create change. BMC creates embodied integration from a cellular level.
Akira Yoshii, a brain researcher at MIT, states that: “The development of particular neurological connections or skills does not occur gradually over time. Instead, such changes tend to occur suddenly, appearing in short intervals after robust stimulation. It is as if there is a single important trigger and then a functional circuit rapidly comes online.”
After your lesson:
Responses vary in that you may feel extremely tired or you may feel energized. It is important that you provide space in your life to rest and be aware of these changes. Try not to overschedule yourself or your child and instead provide ample free time to allow these changes to integrate. You may also be very hungry or feel more satiated than usual. It is also common for emotions to come up, allowing them to be released. Sometimes this may be happy but also be prepared for tears and sad/angry emotions. If you have had pain or an injury and suddenly have no pain do not take advantage of this sudden freedom by pushing too hard, too fast, or too soon. Instead, move slowly and be cautious with what activities you explore. Give yourself time to integrate and become accustomed to these new ways of moving before moving quickly and automatically.
Research has shown that sleep plays an important role in dendritic growth in the brain. Dendrites are the growths at the end of neurons that help transmit information from one neuron to the next. By strengthening these connections, you may be able to encourage greater brain plasticity. Sleep has been shown to have important effects on both physical and mental health. Some researchers suggest that this is partly due to genetics and partly due to the makeup of the grey matter in the brain. You can improve your sleep by practicing good sleep hygiene. This includes developing a consistent sleep schedule and creating an environment that contributes to good sleep.
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