Brain Gym Meetup
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Our next Meetup will be on Saturday March 28th, 2026 at 11am Mountain, 1pm Eastern and 2pm Atlantic time.
Brain Gym Canada board member Celine Bellemare will introduce us to the vibrational healing remedy, Sound Essence™.
Sound Essences are vibrational remedies, developed by Evelyn Mulders, that use sound and complementary energies to help balance the body’s energetic system. By restoring healthy vibration where blockages exist, they support self-regulation, wellbeing, and greater alignment in body and life.
As always, no need to sign up, simply use the zoom link below to join us:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82327422029
Did you know that attending meet-ups counts towards re-licensure credits? If you would like to present a topic of interest to our community at an upcoming Meet-up please contact me directly and we can set the date.
Joanne Smyth
mindsinmotion1@gmail.com

Brain Gym 104: The 26 Movements
2026-04-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 | 567 Queenston Rd, Cambridge ON, 567 Queenston Rd, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Learn simple tools to release tension, promote learning, develop effective communication and observation skills, and explore the three dimensions of movement through the four categories of the Brain Gym® movements. The course is experiential with plenty of opportunity to experience and explore each movement and the impact it has on the body and brain, along with extensive discussion and opportunities to ask questions. This a 16-hour accredited course and includes a manual with a detailed description of each core movement, plus information on the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of learning.

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Paul E. Dennsion
2026-04-16 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Dear Brain Gym Canada Community,
It is with tender hearts that we share the passing of Paul E. Dennison, founder of Brain Gym® — and for so many of us, a teacher, mentor, colleague, and friend.
Paul passed peacefully yesterday evening, surrounded by love. Gail and their daughter were with him, and he left this world with a smile — a detail that feels so very Paul.
Paul had a rare gift: he saw possibility where others saw limitation. With curiosity, playfulness, and deep respect for the body’s wisdom, he invited us to move, explore, and learn in ways that were joyful, meaningful, and profoundly human. Through his work, he touched countless lives — often quietly, sometimes unexpectedly, and always with heart.
Many of us carry Paul’s teachings not just in what we do, but in how we do it: with kindness, humor, experimentation, and trust in the learning process. His legacy lives on every time we pause, cross midline, drink water, laugh in a class, or witness a moment of ease where there was once struggle.
Our love and heartfelt condolences go out to Gail and their family during this tender time. We hold them close in our thoughts.
As a community, we know that grief moves in many ways — through tears, through stories, through movement, through stillness. All of it belongs. In the days ahead, may we be gentle with ourselves and one another, and stay connected in the ways that feel most supportive.
Kari Coady, Executive Director of Breakthroughs International, invites us to reserve time to gather as a global community in celebration of the life of Dr. Paul E. Dennison, co-founder of Brain Gym® — teacher, visionary, and friend to so many.
Paul’s curiosity, humor, and deep trust in the wisdom of movement touched lives across generations and around the world. This celebration will be an opportunity to honor his legacy, share memories, and come together in the spirit of connection he so beautifully embodied.
Celebration of Life:
Thursday, April 16th at 6:00 PM (Pacific) – 9:00 PM (EDT) – 3:00 AM (Europe)
Friday, April 17th at 11:00 AM (Pacific) – 2:00 PM (EDT) – 8:00 PM (Europe)
More details will follow soon. For now, we invite you to mark your calendars and hold this time as a moment of shared remembrance, gratitude, and connection.
We hope you will join us.
Thank you, Paul, for your curiosity, your generosity, and the many doors you opened.
We will miss you deeply — and carry you forward.
With love and gratitude, Goodbye old friend,
Your devoted Brain Gym® Canada Board;
Céline, Dana, Janet, Joanne, Lisa & Sonya
link to breakthroughs newsletter:
https://us9.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=280e80c7318b2104444e5e602&id=2b7a0b88be

Chère communauté Brain Gym Canada,
C’est avec le cœur tendre et rempli d’émotion que nous partageons le décès de Paul E. Dennison, fondateur de Brain Gym® — et pour tant d’entre nous, enseignant, mentor, collègue et ami.
Paul s’est éteint paisiblement hier soir, entouré d’amour. Gail et sa fille étaient à ses côtés, et il a quitté ce monde avec un sourire — un détail qui lui ressemble tellement.
Paul avait un don rare : il voyait des possibilités là où d’autres voyaient des limites. Avec curiosité, esprit ludique et un profond respect pour la sagesse du corps, il nous a invités à bouger, explorer et apprendre d’une manière joyeuse, signifiante et profondément humaine. À travers son travail, il a touché d’innombrables vies — souvent en douceur, parfois de façon inattendue, et toujours avec cœur.
Beaucoup d’entre nous portent l’enseignement de Paul non seulement dans ce que nous faisons, mais dans la manière dont nous le faisons : avec bienveillance, humour, esprit d’exploration et confiance dans le processus d’apprentissage. Son héritage se vit chaque fois que nous faisons une pause, que nous croisons la ligne médiane, que nous buvons de l’eau, que nous rions dans une formation, ou que nous assistons à un moment de fluidité là où il y avait autrefois de la difficulté.
Nous offrons tout notre amour et nos plus sincères condoléances à Gail et à leur famille en ces moments empreints de tendresse. Nos pensées les accompagnent.
En tant que communauté, nous savons que le deuil se manifeste de multiples façons — par les larmes, les souvenirs, le mouvement, le silence. Tout a sa place. Dans les jours à venir, puissions-nous être doux envers nous-mêmes et les uns envers les autres, et rester reliés de la manière qui nous soutient le mieux.
Kari Coady, directrice générale de Breakthroughs International, nous invite à réserver un moment afin de nous rassembler en tant que communauté mondiale pour célébrer la vie du Dr Paul E. Dennison, cofondateur de Brain Gym® — enseignant, visionnaire et ami pour tant d’entre nous.
La curiosité de Paul, son sens de l’humour et sa profonde confiance en la sagesse du mouvement ont touché des vies à travers les générations et partout dans le monde. Cette célébration sera l’occasion d’honorer son héritage, de partager des souvenirs et de nous retrouver dans l’esprit de connexion qu’il incarnait si magnifiquement.

Célébration de la vie :
Jeudi 16 avril à 18 h (Pacifique) – 21h (Heure avancée de l’Est) – 3h (Europe)
Vendredi 17 avril à 11 h – 14h00 (Heure avancée de l’EST) – 20h00 (Europe)
Plus de détails suivront sous peu. D’ici là, nous vous invitons à inscrire ces dates à votre agenda et à garder ce moment comme un temps de souvenir partagé, de gratitude et de connexion.
Nous espérons vous y retrouver.
Merci Paul, pour ta curiosité, ta générosité et toutes les portes que tu as ouvertes.
Tu nous manqueras profondément — et tu continueras de vivre à travers nous.
Avec amour et gratitude,
Votre Conseil d’administration dévoué de Brain Gym® Canada,
Céline, Dana, Janet, Joanne, Lisa et Sonya
link to breakthroughs newsletter:
https://us9.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=280e80c7318b2104444e5e602&id=2b7a0b88be

Brain Gym® 104 – In Person
2026-04-30 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-01 09:30 - 16:30 | Ontario
Prerequisites: None
This course counts for 16 elective credits towards Brain Gym® consultant/instructor licensure and is required for Brain Gym Movement Facilitator certification.
This course will take place at the Sutton Junction Community Hall
128 Chem. du Mont-Écho, Sutton, QC J0E 2K0
You may bring your lunch or reserve your delicious catered lunch served on site by Buzz café in Knowlton Quebec, for $25 (salad, sandwich or spanakopita or quiche, desert, tisane, coffee).
In French (with English translation as required)
A great way to learn about the 26 basic Brain Gym® movements and the fundamentals of the method. The gateway to the Educational Kinesthetics Program, Brain Gym 104 is the first step to becoming a Brain Gym International licensed Movement Facilitator.
Especially useful for parents, teachers, early childhood educators, therapists and wellness seekers. Open to all!
16 hours to explore the Brain Gym principles and take away simple and fun tools to:

Promote learning.
Release physical, emotional and psychological tension.
Develop effective communication and observation skills.
Experience the integrated states that support academic and motor learning.
Explore the 3 dimensions of movement through the 4 categories of the 26 Brain Gym® movements.

Regular rate: $300
Reduced rate for Brain Gym Canada members: $270
Reduced rate for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, teachers, early childhood educators as well as parents of young children: $270
Repeat-rate: $150
Except for the repeat rate, the course manual is included in the above prices. Highly recommended: Brain Gym: Teacher’s Edition: The Companion Guide to Brain Gym®: Simple Activities for Whole-Brain Learning (2010 Edition) published by Hearts at Play, Inc., a division of Edu-Kinesthetics, Inc.
Catered lunch option:
Reserve your delicious catered lunch served on site by Buzz café in Knowlton Quebec, for $25 per lunch.
Be sure to indicate the number of meals and any allergies or dietary preferences in the “Comments” field when checking out. Payment will be cash or e-transfer on day of course.ement sera effectué sur place en argent comptant ou transfert Interac.
https://www.rekinexion.com/en/workshops/brain-gym-104-in-person-april-2026

Brain Gym 110
2026-05-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
Prerequisites: Brain Gym 104 and Brain Gym 101
This course counts for 16 elective credits towards Brain Gym® consultant/instructor licensure and is required for Brain Gym Movement Facilitator certification.
Online via Zoom – Link provided upon registration
This course will be in French. An English version may be scheduled upon request.

The last step required to obtain Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator licensure. You can now facilitate workshops and group sessions with the 26 Brain Gym movements. You can teach the movements and use the brand (Prerequisites BG 104 & BG 101)
Following the BG 110 course, participants will be asked to complete 26 case studies. The form will be provided during the course, along with explanations of expectations. The idea is simply to demonstrate the understanding and ability to teach the 26 basic Brain Gym® movements.
On completion of BG 104, BG 101, BG 110 and the 26 case studies, the Movement Facilitator license will be issued by Breakthroughs International.
Graduates will also be eligible to join Brain Gym Canada at the professional level.

A licensed Brain Gym® movement facilitator may:

Teach Brain Gym® 104: 26 Movements course.
Facilitate Brain Gym® Workshops/Conferences (maximum 6 hours).
Use the brand in their professions and advertising.
Use the Brain Gym® Facilitators logo.

A licensed Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator may not:

Present themselves as a Brain Gym® Consultant/Instructor
Offer private consultations.

Becoming a Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator offers the opportunity to lead workshops for groups of people of all ages and abilities, as well as officially using the Brain Gym® brand. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers, educators, coaches, or those who want to use the movements for themselves or their families. Brain Gym 110 is the final step to Brain Gym facilitator licensure officially recognized by Breakthroughs International.

Presented by: Lisa Marcovici, Brain Gym International Faculty Member

Online via Zoom – Link provided upon registration
Regular rate: C$375
Reduced rate for Brain Gym Canada, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Guadeloupe members: C$340
Repeat rate: C$200
Reduced repeat rate for Brain Gym Canada, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Guadeloupe members: C$180
Except for the repeat rate, the course manual is included in the above prices. Highly recommended: Brain Gym: Teacher’s Edition: The Companion Guide to Brain Gym®: Simple Activities for Whole-Brain Learning (2010 Edition) published by Hearts at Play, Inc., a division of Edu-Kinesthetics, Inc.

Brain Gym 101
2026-05-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Online

Brain Gym 101: Équilibre au quotidien
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-17 | Ontario
Dédié à ceux qui veulent plonger dans les profondeurs de l’Éducation Kinesthésique. Conçu pour permettre d’approfondir la connaissance des 26 mouvements de Brain Gym® et leurs applications dans le cadre des équilibrages en cinq étapes et de développer la capacité de créer un objectif.
Ce cours permet d’expérimenter les potentialités de l’Éducation Kinesthésique pour nous soutenir ainsi que tous les membres de notre entourage. Ouvert à tous !
Aperçu du contenu du cours :
– Révision et expérimentation des 26 mouvements de Brain Gym® et leurs rôles en termes de physiologie et fonctionnalité.
– La structure fonctionnelle du cerveau et comment le stress influence le développement, les émotions et les capacités cognitives.
– Décoder le langage du corps et développer les compétences de l’observation et la conscience de soi avec des mouvements spécifiques reliés aux trois dimensions de Brain Gym®.
– Présentation et Expérimentation du processus d’équilibrage pour nous aider à rester stable et enraciné au quotidien en utilisant les mouvements de Brain gym® ainsi que d’autres techniques pour accompagner nos proches, nos élèves ou notre clientèle, en individuel ou en groupe.
Cette formation aura lieu à Knowlton, Québec, en présentiel uniquement.
