Midbrain training - Activating the child's hidden potential
Training a child's brain to learn new things, whether academically,
in sports or other extracurricular activities sounds simple enough. And
it can be that simple with the revolutionary new technique of Midbrain
Activation, which is quickly gaining popularity throughout East and
South East Asia.
The science behind this concept of Midbrain Activation is the
technique of optimising the function of our middle brain, which is the
'bridge' between the left and right brain. Having this 'bridge'
activated allows for the retrieval of information between the left and
the right brain, which leads to more efficiency in learning and
absorbing information. It also brings out and strengthens
characteristics such as creativity, memory, application skills,
self-confidence, and the ability to concentrate.
Many of us have heard that we are either left-brained or
right-brained and have capabilities and qualities that define how we
learn and gain knowledge. Midbrain Activation allows the brain to
function as a whole, rather than only utilizing one part of the brain.
Most theories suggest that right-brain dominant individuals are guided
by the more emotional, intuitive right hemisphere while those who are
left-brain dominant respond in sequential, logical ways, guided by the
left hemisphere of the brain. Therefore, individuals who are middle
brain oriented can have strong qualities from both hemispheres. They can
benefit from logic from the left and intuition from the right. This is
the basic principle behind Midbrain Activation.
Midbrain Activation allows the middle brain act as a control panel
for left and right hemispheres. This activates both parts of the brain
and enhances the capacity and ability to learn.
The ideal candidates for Midbrain Activation are children between the
ages of 6 and 12 years. The technique is more successful in young
children because their brains are more easily trained and can adapt to
new ways of learning. It is the same theory on why children are able to
pick up and learn different languages more easily than adults.
Midbrain Activation is a new concept in Sri Lanka, but parents,
educators, coaches, and trainers will soon have the opportunity to take
advantage of training sessions which will commence in April and be
conducted in Colombo by the Midbrain Activation expert David Ting.
Children who undergo this training will not only have the ability to
absorb information and excel academically, but also be able to learn
more easily and perform in sports and arts programs. It's all about
teaching the brain to act as a whole and utilize the power of both
hemispheres.
Students are already excelling in different fields just by utilising
one side of the brain more dominantly than the other. Imagine the
limitless possibilities of their abilities when they are able to engage
both parts of the brain. It can certainly lead to higher performance in
school and exams, greater performance on the sports field, and serve as
a path to a better future. The child will have more opportunities
available to them and be able to achieve bigger and greater goals later
in life, as well. For more information on Midbrain Activation and its
presence in Sri Lanka, please visit www.midbrainactivation.org
- Indu Bandara
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