How is the Mind Body Brain Connection achieved?

• Use of the senses
• Breath
• Verbal explanations, “Mindful Cueing”
• Visual and auditory cueing
• Concentrating on certain groups of muscles
• Positive talk – affirmation
• Developing a broad body perception and awareness
• Providing the appropriate environment

Steps to keeping your Brain & Body Fit:

• Stay mentally active
• Learn a new skill
• Utilize complex motor skills
• Utilize polyrhythmic skills
• Repeat what you learn often
• Eat “brain” foods
• Maintain proper weight
• Sleep well / snooze breaks
• Keep things novel
• Integrate the senses
• Eye aerobics – wiggle your eyes
• Juggle
• Implement the Drums Alive ® FitClixx Skills:
  • Drop & Catch
  • Throw & Catch
  • Flip & Catch

Please see the Drums Alive®  Instructor Manual or the Golden Beats Ipractical assignments for more ideas.