March News 2025

It’s not only moving that creates new starting points. Sometimes all it takes is a subtle shift in perspective, an opening of the mind, an intentional pause and reset, or a new route to start to see new options and new possibilities.

Kristin Armstrong former professional road bicycle racer and three-time olympic gold medalist

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It is nearly spring. We have moved our clocks forward, awakening a desire to mobilize and spring into action, much like the wiggling worms beneath the snow. Yet, the thick blankets of snow linger, and the lakes remain frozen. It is not quite time yet.

This transition from winter to spring invites us to pause amidst the chaos of planning, cleaning, and creating. Like the season, we are not fully there yet, and in this moment, we find strength in stillness.

This powerful pause opens a space for self-awareness, emotional understanding, and new possibilities to flow. In Educational Kinesthettics, we call this the integrated low-gear state—an elusive sanctuary we strive to access. In this calm, tensions release, and we can truly be present, savoring the gifts of the moment.

Brain Gym® movements provide tools for tuning into our bodies and reducing stress, helping us feel safe and connected as we explore new horizons, shifting our perspective and opening up to new learning.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended this year’s Annual General Meeting; it ushered in a bright start to 2025. Your trust and unwavering support empower and motivate us.

Your devoted 2025 Brain Gym® Canada Board;
Céline, Dana, Janet, Joanne, Lisa & Sonya

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Our Annual General Meeting took place last February 11th, 2025

“Dana Luebke opened the meeting with some reflections on the Year of the Wood Dragon –combing the Fire qualities of passion and relationship with the Wood qualities of growth and transformation offering the possibility of transformation through love, something our whole world needs.

Sonya Sommerville updated us on our strategic plan. Our main project has been improving the website, adding a page for Movement Facilitators and a section for the general public, including specific pages for children, educators and seniors. Progress has been slow, but the Movement Facilitators page is up and running.

We are making progress on being able to distribute manuals in Canada, becoming an affiliate of Breakthroughs International so we can control licensing and royalties within Canada, and plans for reviving the Canadian Summer Institute.

Lisa Marcovici is working on a potential collaboration with Akamai University to develop Bachelor, Masters and PHD programs in bioenergetic wellness which would allow students to specialize in Educational Kinesthetics, or other modalities through the university.

Dana Luebke and Céline Bellemare in Canada, Minaz Ajani in India, and Noraini Mahmood from Singapore have been collaborating via zoom to develop a movement program for seniors that could be available worldwide with cultural adaptations.

Céline Bellemare’s Treasurer’s report showed a healthy balance in our bank account, partially due to the slowdown in work on the website. Our paid memberships have dropped. We discussed the idea of instructors offering a small discount on courses to members, or including new student membership, ideas some of us have already employed.

Joanne Smyth shared highlights of last year’s Meetups and themes for this year, as well as an invitation to members to share a modality in which you are trained.

The membership elected to continue with the present board of directors. Movement Facilitator Sumita Mendiratta asked if it was possible to join the board (as a Movement Facilitator). Our bylaws specify that board members must be Professional Members (Licensed Brain Gym® Consultants). However, the board is allowed to appoint advisors to the board and can also vote at a meeting to grant voting rights to an advisor at a meeting. The board will discuss this further.

We celebrated and closed the meeting with the Integrated Movements for Transformation and Love.

An Invitation to Dr D’s Connections
In memory of Dr Delisa Pereira

Dr. D’s monthly gatherings are a tribute to her legacy, offering support and connection to anyone in need. We honor her memory by promoting compassion, empathy, and love. As our community grows, we will add more dates and time zones to ensure everyone feels welcome. Remember, you are not alone; we are here for each other.
Dates: Wednesdays – April 9th, May 7th, 2025
6:30pm IST (India Standard Time), 2:00 pm CET (Central European Time), 8:00 am EST (Eastern Standard Time), 6:00 am MDT (Mountain Time)

There is no registration required; simply join us through the Zoom link provided here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8019440748
If you would like to connect one-on-one, please reach out to: info@braingymcanada.ca and we will arrange that for you

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On Thursday February 27th, Linda K Murphy joined us for a special meet up. She talked about her very informative and user-friendly books, The Declarative Language Handbook and The Co-regulation Handbook. It was such a positive Meet-up with lots of interesting discussion! These books are a must read for anyone who like Linda, is working to change the lens society looks through when viewing behaviour!

The recording of the Meet-Up may be found in the professional members’ Google Classroom.

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Our next Meet up will be on Saturday March 29th  at  11am Mountain, 1pm Eastern, 2:00 pm Atlantic. This meet up will be an opportunity for members to ask technical questions or learn more about the Brain Gym Canada website and Google classroom.  Hope to see you there! 

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? Hope to see you there. 
Lisa and Joanne 
mindsinmotion1@gmail.com

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Breakthroughs International Revised Digital Rights Policy

Breakthroughs International has continued to develop an online presence.  Now it’s time to spread wings even further! The REVISED Digital Rights policy ensures clarity around the use of our digital resources while fostering a space for collaboration and growth. It is available in the Brain Gym Canada Professional Members Classroom.

If you would like more details and answer any questions about the new policy BTi is hosting a free information session March 27^th, 2025, 11:30 am Pacific, 2:30pm EDT. The session will be recorded.

Breakthroughs International Digital Collective

A new monthly subscription program designed to give access and learn how to increase productivity with various Artificial Intelligence tools in combination with Canva, and other programs. To learn more visit the BTi Digital Collective site:
https://btidigitalcollective.my.canva.site/

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Brain Gym® Festival 2025 in Torre Pellice, Italy May 31 – June 1, 2025

A great opportunity to get together and enjoy a glimpse of Italy. Two days dedicated to Brain Gym® through workshops and conferences led by Italian, French, Canadian, Slovenian… Education Kinesiology facilitators from all over the world.

I am present! Present to myself, to the world and to what makes me unique. The free Festival will be an opportunity reconnect with who we really are and how we can bring this conscious presence into the world around us. Dr Carla Hannaford will be teaching her relations course June 2-3, after the festival, and our very own Dana Luebke will be teaching Brain Body Balance Teacher Training May 29-30, right before the festival.

Festival registration https://forms.gle/xxGQqsfXaieVrQry8

All information on travel, accommodation and participation can be found at https://www.kinesiologiaeducativa.it/festival-brain-gym-2025-torre-pellice/english

You can also write directly to festivalbraingym@gmail.com

2025 Annual Breakthroughs International conference – BALI
Pre-Conference: 21 August 2025 (8 credits)
Conference: 22-24 August 2025 (24 credits)

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