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 Activity
How do you relate to the unknown? How do you deal with last-minute changes or learning new
things? Do you feel anxious and tense or calm and confident? How do you relate to school, exams,
tests, or education in general? Reflect on these questions as you draw on the past experiences that
may illustrate them.

Kinesthetic education and Brain Gym®

 Paul Dennison
The basic principles of kinesiology are based on tests and correction points, but other approaches
and techniques can complement them. Among these additional methods, one worth noting is
kinesiology education, developed by Paul and Gail Dennison (Note: in the previous modules, it was
referred to as Kinesiological education or Edu-kinesiology).
Paul Dennison is an education and cognitive development specialist. He was visually impaired,
suffered from a stutter, and had posture problems. These problems drove his deep interest in the
methods and techniques available for overcoming learning barriers. A teacher at several public
schools in Los Angeles, he was one of the first to introduce physical and motor exercises to improve
the learning process for his students.
In 1975, he presented a thesis on the mechanism of reading and received the Phi Delta Kappa Prize
from the University of Southern California. By that time, as he was working with Dr. Richard Tyler and
sports kinesiologist Bud Gibbs, he further deepened his understanding of the relationship between
movement and learning.
In 1979, he was introduced to Touch for Health, which he used as the basis for developing his own
methods: Brain Gym® and Kinesthetic Education, each resulting from several years of research into
learning difficulties. Nowadays, these programs are used in more than eighty countries all over the
world.
 Brain Gym®
Brain Gym® is a method based on simple and often fun exercises. Its main goal is to develop young
people’s learning skills, but it can also be used for adults. The link between movement and learning
is heavily emphasized. This method assumes that all new learning is based on a motor experience, so
abstract knowledge is formed from concrete gestures and movements.
This approach is similar to that of Maria Montessori, Arnold Gesell, or Jean Piaget. Field leaders have
also participated in its development, including Newell C. Kephart, Ray Barsh, Jean Ayres, and Doctors
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The Brain Gym® includes 26 movements borrowed in particular from yoga and tai chi chuan. It also
incorporates discoveries in motor development and optometry (measurement of visual faculties).
 Kinesthetic Education
Kinesthetic Education can be viewed as an educational approach. It is based on the principle that
everyone can find their own way to learn, grow and evolve. Movement is considered the best teacher
because it allows for the harmonious development of all of an individual's abilities, forming a deep
relationship between body and mind. In this sense, this approach consists of establishing or restoring
the responsibility for their own development to each individual.
Paul Dennison put it this way during an interview:
“Brain Gym® allows us to learn to write and listen, emphasizing the physical skills involved in learning.
Indeed, children are given verbal and mental information, but they do not know how to use it, and
this information has no meaning or reality for the body."
Kinesthetic Education is an approach that encompasses several programs: Brain Gym®, Circles of
Vision, Optimal Organization, Movement Rehabilitation, and the 7 Dimensions of Intelligence, among
others.
Focusing on movement allows Kinesthetic Education to improve laterality, concentration, clarity, and
coordination. They help to develop the potential of each user to reach a goal, improve the faculties
for processing information, develop flexibility and adaptability to the environment (on all levels), and
discover the pleasure of learning, among other goals.
On a practical level, Kinesthetic Education the student to:
better integrate the left-right laterality;
improve brain/eye-brain/ear–brain/hand–brain/body coordination, which are essential for
learning (for example, reading is brain-eye and brain-ear);
integrate the three spatial dimensions to improve focus; many exercises in Brain Gym® focus on
this.
improve communication, understanding, and organization (through properly integrating spatial
dimensions).
The three dimensions "processed" by Kinesthetic Education are:
Laterality: refers to both sides of the body (right and left) and is responsible for intra -and-
interpersonal communication.
Centering: connects the upper and lower body, and is responsible for managing organizational
skills, stress management, and calm action and reflection. It thus guarantees the individual a calm
attitude and rational, practical decisions instead of an impulsive flight or fight reflex.
Focus: used to manage the front and back and allows the past and the future to be in the present.
It enhances concentration and understanding. This empowers the individual to deal with a specific
subject precisely without losing sight of the bigger picture.

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Basics of the relationship between movement

and cognition
 A baby's movement
The baby's development during its first year highlights the relationship between movement and
cognition. The baby usually grows from lying down to standing upright during this short period.
Neuronal development makes these capacities of coordination, posture, and movement possible. In
other words, because the baby moves more, activating their body and muscles more often, they can
discover their environment and surroundings through their five senses: hearing, sight, touch, taste,
and smell.
During the early months, babies often remain to lie face down, attempting to crawl, which causes the
muscles in their neck and certain muscles in their back and abdomen to develop. These associated
organs are then stimulated, as well as the vestibular system (the sensory system for perceiving
movement and for orientation) and the eye muscles. Thanks to the body’s constant movement,
perception increases, and therefore so does cognition.
In an individual, the relationship between stress and vision is very real. An adult under stress will
experience limited eye movement and, as a result, have difficulty reading properly (for example, they
will not comprehend what they are reading). Take this test with a friend: ask them to follow an object
(or just your finger) with their eyes that you are moving from right to left.
If the person is stressed, or if you talk about something they perceive as stressful, you will see them
blink more often and tire out quickly. Some tai chi chuan masters explain that a practitioner should
be able to do an entire movement (lasting a few minutes) without having to blink once. Achieving
this is a sign of deep relaxation.
 Laterality
Between six months and one year, babies will begin to crawl and develop the bilateral movement
that will allow them to integrate laterality. Then, they can experiment with "crossed movements":
the left arm and the right leg are activated together, followed by the right arm and the left leg, etc.
In adulthood, walking has become an automatic process, unlike a baby who crawls and has to "think"
about what to do when they begin to stand up and walk.
This stage is essential in an individual’s development. It can later explain the difficulties encountered
in practicing a sport or playing an instrument, both of which require simultaneous action on both
sides of the body (synchronicity). Succeeding in making a new mode automatic requires being secure
throughout the integration process, which is not yet known. Speaking, reading , and writing are
actions that result from this development of laterality.
 Can you learn while under stress?
Learning can often be synonymous with anguish and anxiety, especially in formal education settings.
Many children view school negatively, which can have negative repercussions on their future in many
ways. Concentrating, memorizing, understanding, and remembering new information can be
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Is it the same for you and your loved ones? Before bringing them up during your sessions, assess
these phenomena by asking the following questions to those around you and yourself:
Do you have difficulty expressing yourself?
Do you need to repeat the same operations several times to be sure of yourself?
Do you feel like you are doing things just to be recognized by others?
When you speak, do you feel that you are not being listened to or understood?
What were your learning difficulties? At school? Elsewhere?
In general, stressed individuals see their potential as being inhibited. Under certain conditions, they
become unable to think and learn. Then there can be thoughtlessness, a lack of self-confidence, faulty
memory, paralyzed creativity, lack of clarity, muscle tension, rigidity, etc.
Moreover, if an adult experienced difficulties as a child, moments of change and unforeseen events
can be even more difficult to manage daily. Kinesiology and Kinesthetic Education highlight these
physical tensions to resolve learning, concentration, and memorization difficulties.
 The homolateral functions
If pressure and stress are felt during the learning process, an individual will not be able to integrate
what he or she is learning and will stick to what they are already familiar with. In Kinesthetic
Education, this moment of analysis, of apprehension regarding new data, is called a "spotting mode".
Once this "spotting" has been carried out, the individual returns to automatic mode. The stiffness of
switching from one mode to the other (from cueing to automatic) is often responsible for learning
difficulties. Staying in the spotting mode means that the individual remains in the unknown; staying
in automatic mode means they remain in everything they already know.
The sudden impression of being "disconnected" (for example, drawing a "blank"), and of no longer
remembering things denotes what we designate as homolateral functioning: we can only reach a part
of our potential because we are "disconnected" and under stress or tension. This stress can be
experienced in front of a screen, such as the television, a computer screen, etc. The eye muscles seek
to see deeply and then focus several thousand times per second, which generates stress.
The return to bilateral activities makes it possible to free oneself from the automatic mode and thus
regain a presence and control over one's consciousness. If the individual is tired or incapable of
feeling pleasure, it may be because they no longer realize the weight of their actions in automatic
mode. Regaining movement will help them free themselves from rigidity and help them see new
things.
Upon working harmoniously again, individuals will regain the flexibility and freedom necessary to
move and think simultaneously, integrate new thoughts and forms of thought, be spontaneous and
creative, etc. Now, the individual is able not only to access their full potential but also to think, feel
and express themselves freely.
 Activity
Have you ever experienced drawing a "blank" or the feeling of having forgotten everything? Think
about how you generally react in stressful situations and write down your comments.

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A Brain Gym® session

 Cross movement
Before starting the protocol for a Brain Gym® session, first ask yourself if you are fully present. Make
a habit of doing this when clients come to see you.
On the motor level, you are certainly already familiar with what is called "cross-motion", the role of
each brain hemisphere in the body’s movement: the right hemisphere manages the actions of the
left side; the left hemisphere handles actions on the right side. For example, if you swing your left
arm, this is caused by the right hemisphere.
This cross-movement has already been mentioned in the cross crawl, the preliminary exercise to
encourage a person’s good coordination. It is by far the best warm-up for any activity. Therefore, in
the case of imbalance, disconnection, stress, etc., simply perform or suggest this cross-crawl exercise.
In practice, ask your client:
to think about what causes stress in their lives or what makes them uncomfortable;
to start performing a cross-motion exercise while keeping this thought in mind: touch one knee
with the opposite hand (repeat on each side), then the opposite knee with each elbow (repeat
also);
to continue the movement for a while, alternating rhythms (fast then slow), with and without
music, eyes open then closed, speaking then in silence, etc.
to rethink the initial situation while continuing the movements.
During steps 3 and 4 of the test, carefully observe the person's actions or reactions: coordination
problems between gestures, unconfident movements, and their eyes darting in a particular direction
when you speak, or you are silent. The slightest clue will refer you to a coordination problem
emanating from one or more of these three pairs: right-left, eye-hand, and ear-hand.
To assess the effects of the test, encourage the person to do the same exercise again while thinking
of a pleasant situation. Observe their movements again.
 A Brain Gym® session
Kinesthetic Education works through five-steps "balancing.”
Prepare your session around PACE: At the start, preparation begins with awareness and
concentration on the task ahead. It includes four actions or movements called "PACE" (Positive,
Active, Clear, Energetic).

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You can repeat these four exercises before any learning phase:
Energetic: Drink water because it serves as a conductor throughout the body.
Clear: This step mobilizes the points of the brain necessary to easily access ideas. The idea is to
stimulate acupuncture points to help the eyes cross the body's centerline. By relieving visual stress
(caused by screens, etc.), reading and writing skills, among others, are improved. The exercise also
helps stabilize posture by eliminating any "inversion". This is done by putting one hand on the navel,
with the palm facing the stomach. With the other hand, stimulate the points below the collarbones
and against the breastbone in the gap between the ribs. Keep pressure on these points for about 30
seconds, then swap hands. Repeat once on each side in a static position, then follow a straight line
from right to left, eyes focused on the horizon.

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Active: perform the cross crawl to stimulate bilaterality.

Positive: This cross-contact position exercise is used to establish or restore balance after stress.
Movement helps organize your thoughts and your body. It is also ideal before an exam, for example.
Both positions should be held for approximately 1 minute. Start by crossing your ankles and
extending your arms. Next, cross your hands, turn your palms to face each other, and intertwine your
fingers. Bring your hands back to your chest by bending your arms and pulling them up under your
chin. Keep the tip of your tongue behind the incisors. Hold this position for about 1 minute. Next,
uncross your legs, straighten them out, and stand with your feet parallel to each other, hip-distance
apart. Then bring your hands together in front of you, your fingertips touching. Breathe calmly during
the exercise, resting your tongue against your palate as you inhale. Hold the position for about 1
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The following diagram summarizes the four steps of PACE, preparation for the Brain Gym® session.

Set the goal: After these exercises, set the goal for the session. This is a clear and positive statement,
which excludes literal or semantic negations. For example, choose the positive “I read with ease."
Instead of the negative "I no longer have a problem reading."
Do the preliminary activities: This is a series of games set up from the session goal. Muscle tests will
be conducted here to check your client’s emotional state and posture (both in the physical and
mental sense).
The Brain Gym® menu: This is the specific balancing protocol developed from the 26 movements of
Brain Gym®. These allow neurological circuits to be activated through specific movements.
Carry out post-activities: These consist of resuming the games performed before the balancing
protocol. The aim is to realize what is now possible.
After these steps, congratulate yourself for achieving a positive change in your body and mind.

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The 26 Brain Gym movements

Brain Gym® balancing exercises are simple and often fun. Paul Dennison and his colleagues designed
them. Rather than going into detail for each of them, we will give you some examples so you can
integrate them into your sessions.
These exercises can be classified into four main categories:
11 exercises related to laterality: These are the movements of the midline, which help to integrate
the right-left laterality. The cross-motion described above is an example of this. Another exercise,
the horizontal 8, consists of drawing a horizontal 8 with your finger (the infinity sign) on a board
or in the air in front of you, starting from the center and going up in one direction, then in the
other. The person should follow their finger with their gaze. It can be done with one hand, then
the other, and then both. This movement helps relieve eye fatigue.
7 exercises related to centering: These are the energy exercises, which allow you to work on the
up-down alignment. The acupuncture points are stimulated (see the points of the brain described
above).
6 exercises related to focus: These are the lengthening activities, which allow you to stretch gently
and free the front-to-back dimension. One of its movements is called "arm activation." This
lengthens the muscles of the upper chest and shoulders to facilitate broad and fine motor skills
(the two traits are linked). Shortening and tightening these muscles would increase the difficulty
of writing, using an instrument, etc.
2 deepening attitudes to relieve stress and allow people to be more positive.
PACE and the 26 movements are outlined in the diagram below:

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Trace an ‘X’ Neck Circles Double Symmetrical The Letters of the Belly Breathing
Drawing Alphabet

The Elephant Cross Crunches Lazy Eights Energize Swinging Cross Movements

Drink Water Energy Yawn ‘Thinking Cap’

Positive Points

‘Cook’s Hook up’

‘Space Button’ ‘Earth Button’ ‘Brain Button’ ‘Balance Button’ Part 1 Part 2

The Active Arm Stretch Hamstrings

The Owl Flex the feet The Calf Pump Lunges

 Activity
Make a summary drawing of the Brain Gym® exercises. Start with the four PACE preparatory
positions, and continue with the 26 exercises of Brain Gym® (shown in the 27 illustrations above, the
cross-contact exercise comprising two movements). You can also look on the Internet for simplified
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doing them yourself. Practice doing whichever ones fit your daily goals every morning for a week and
observe the results. What do you notice if you do them one after the other? You can also encourage
a relative to perform them with you to see how they react.

Consultation with a Kinesiologist

A mother and her twelve-year-old son come to see you. The parents are worried because doctors do
not understand the reason for their child's difficulties at school; it cannot be explained by anything
on the physical level. Psychotherapy also did not work. They hope that kinesiology can help him. You
observe this little boy, chat with him, and in the end notice some major communication problems:
he can't speak clearly or understand himself. What goal can you set, and what exercises do you plan
to suggest?

 Answer
The goal could be "I speak/communicate with ease.” During the session, and in each following
session, you should observe his gaze, his ability to perform certain gestures and movements, and the
words he uses. You can start with muscle tests to identify what is wrong and what to do about it. For
example, ask him to think of a situation where communication is necessary, do the muscle test, and
then test the goal. Then, introduce him to PACE, then the flow of a Brain Gym® session, and offer him
games or pictures to mimic exercises. Drawing is always a great approach with children. You should
suggest that he draw a scene at the start of the session, then draw the same scene again at the end
after the exercises have been completed. It could be that the designs, although simple and one-
dimensional at the beginning, become richer and more multidimensional at the end of the session.
Advise him to do the four PACE exercises each morning. And ask his mother to observe the
differences in her child’s communication over several weeks. You will plan a following session, or
more, depending on the progress observed.

Master heart meridian

We will now continue our progress about the fourteen meridians by looking at the master heart
meridian, then the triple heater meridian.
The master heart meridian should signify bodily functions, hormones, and the reproductive system.
It revolves around balance relating to the cells produced by the body.
The master heart meridian nourishes new cells and prepares cells for reproduction, including
menstrual cycles, the ovaries, uterus, prostate, testes, and even pleasure during sexual activity. It
also refers to inheritance in general, whether genetic, personal or cultural. This meridian is called the
“pericardium meridian” because it is linked to the heart muscle and bloodstream.

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The master heart meridian is associated with the element fire. It is linked to light, heat, radiation,
passion, anger, ardor, vigor, and the force of life. The wood element nourishes fire, producing earth
(through ashes). Fire controls metal because it melts and purifies it giving it another consistency,
another resistance. With the other hand, water controls fire because it can reduce or extinguish it.
The meridian of the master heart is yin; its energy flows from the bottom upwards. It is on both sides
of the body, starting at the nipple and moving to the shoulder. Then it descends the inside of the
arm, crosses the palm, and ends at the tip of the middle finger. Its peak energy is between 7 p.m. and
9 p.m.
 Corresponding muscles
The muscles you should test to check the balance of this meridian are the gluteus medius, adductors,
piriformis, and gluteus maximus.
 Metaphors
Color Red. What place does red hold in your life? How present is it?
Season Summer. How do you relate to the sun? the summer? How sensitive are you to
light? Do you need it?
Climate Heat. How do you react to the heat? What are your reactions in a crisis or in
times of pressure?
Odor Burning. How do you relate to risk-taking? Do you feel consumed with or by
something (passion, event, memory, criticism, etc.)?
Taste Bitter. Do you have bitterness inside you? Are you touchy and resentful? What
are the elements that poison your life?
Emotion Joy. What place does joy have in your life? Are you feeling enough joy? Do you
need a stimulant to cover up pain?
Sound Laughter. Do you laugh easily, or do you avoid laughing? Have you ever been
laughed at? Have you been prevented from laughing? Have you ever laughed at
something (have you ever easily triumphed over something)?
Fortification Arteries. What can you say about your vitality, in general (and on all levels:
physical, emotional, mental, psychological and spiritual)? Do you experience
circulation problems in certain areas of the body?
Personal Maturity. Are you behaving childishly? What about your limits? Do you know all
power your abilities? Are you fully exploiting them?
Faith/ world Childhood, schooling, literal and mythical faith. What part do you give to
view conventions? Are you waiting for reciprocity? Is your interpretation of morals
and rules literal or narrow?

 Questions to consider
How is your sexual life?
Do you feel sexually balanced?
What actions do you take to ensure the transmission of your heritage?

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Does your blood circulation seem healthy to you?
Do you feel enough warmth in your life? Do you have enough energy and vitality?
 For the gluteus medius (buttocks)
Do you stumble often?
Do you part your legs easily or keep them closed (literally and figuratively)?
 For the adductors
Are you looking to protect yourself from some personal issues?
Do you share your problems or keep them to yourself?
Can you keep your leg muscles engaged?
Are you protecting yourself enough in your sexual life?
 For the piriformis
Do your knees buckle?
Do you feel like you are left-leaning?
Do you have pain regarding deep or subtle issues? Are you nervous or irritated by these problems?
 For the gluteus maximus (gluteus)
In general, are you using your energy to maintain stability?
Do you use brute force or subtle force?
Do you associate pain with your sexual urges?
Do you notice inconsistencies or interference between your mind and your physical or
reproductive impulses?
 Points of Correction
Master Heart Meridian
Yin: 7 p.m - 9 p.m.
Gluteus medius

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 Acupressure points
To tone, use the prime points 9MC and 1F. Point 9MC is located at the tip of the middle finger. It
serves as a tapping point for pain. Point 1F is located on the outer side of the big toe.
The second acupressure points are 3MC and 10R points. The 3MC point is located in the crease of the
elbow, at the level of the biceps tendon. The 10R is located on the inner side of the knee.
To disperse the energy, you will use the points 7MC and 3Rt. The 7MC is located in the middle of the
arm fold. The 3Rt is located on the inner part of the foot, down the big toe towards the ankle, a third
of the distance after the point of the hallux.
The second points are the same for toning: the 3MC is located in the bend of the elbow, near the
biceps tendon; the 10R is located on the side of the knee at the inner middle end.

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 Alarm points
The alarm point is located on the breastbone, in the middle of the chest, between the two nipples.

 Spinal reflex points (see diagrams below)

for the gluteal median: L5;
for the adductors: L1;
for the piriformis: S1;
for the gluteus maximus: C2.
 Neurovascular points
For the gluteus medius and piriformis: above the ear, halfway between the ear and the top of
the head, on the parietal hump.

For the adductors: two points, including that of the parietal hump; the other is located a few
inches behind the ear on the side of the skull (the lambdoid suture).

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For the gluteus maximus: behind the ear, on the back of the skull (the lambdoid suture).

 Neuro-lymphatic points for the gluteus medius (gluteus maximus) and piriformis
Posterior: at the level of L5, the two points on the prominent bump of the iliac bones;
Anterior: the entire upper edge of the pubis.
 Neuro-lymphatic points for the adductors
Posterior: between the eighth and ninth ribs, under the points of the scapulas;
Anterior: between the fourth and fifth ribs, at the level of the nipples, on each side of the chest.
 Neuro-lymphatic points for the gluteus maximus (gluteus)
Posterior: the same point as for the gluteus medius (gluteus) and the piriformis, namely on the
prominent bump of the iliac bones;
Anterior: down the femur bone, on the outside and anterior, starting at the top of the bone and
above the knee.
 Meridian muscles
For the gluteus medius (buttocks)
The main muscle you should test is the gluteus medius. It’s used to turn the leg and pull the thigh
outward. Its origin is located on the external face of the iliac bones; its insertion is at the top of the
femur, on the lateral aspect of the bone. You can feel this muscle contracting by lifting your leg to
the side or lifting your foot slightly off the ground; it contracts behind the pelvis to the side.

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NEUROLYMPHATIC POINTS
FRONT

BACK

Origin

For the adductors

The adductors make it possible to move the thighs and maintain them. They help in the flexing and
internal rotation of the thigh. Their origin point is located at the pubis level; their insertion point is
below the knee, on the internal face. It is possible to feel their contraction by bringing the inner sides
of the thighs or the knees and ankles together.

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NEUROLYMPHATIC POINTS
FRONT

BACK

Origin

For the piriformis

The piriformis contributes to the overall posture of an individual. It is located in the hip, at the top of
the rotators, and thus helps to position the sacrum. When seated, it allows the leg to be brought
outward. Its origin is located inside the body, in the internal face of the sacrum. Its insertion is located
on the internal face of the femur. It’s a deep muscle felt inside the pelvis when you bend your knee
90° while keeping the hip facing inward.

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bump on the

For the gluteus maximus (gluteus)

This muscle is one of the largest and most powerful in the body. It helps straighten the thigh, brings
the leg inward, and stabilizes the lower back. Its origin point is on the back surface of the iliacus and
follows a diagonal crossing the sacrum and reaching the coccyx. Its insertion point is located on the
top of the femur, about 8.5cm (3 inches) from the top. You can feel its contraction by bending the
knees 90°, which neutralizes the action of the hamstrings and gives shape to the buttocks by bringing
the thighs back.
 Muscle test
For the gluteus maximus (gluteus)
You can perform the test while standing or lying on the back.
In standing up position:
Have the person extend one leg to the side without turning it.
Support the opposite hip with either one hand or leverage, such as a chair.

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With the other hand, apply pressure to the outside of the outstretched leg, trying to bring it closer
to the other.
While lying down:
Have the person extend one leg to the side without turning it.
With one hand, block the opposite leg.
With the other, put pressure on the outstretched leg (above the ankle), trying to bring it closer to
the other.
You can also test the psoas and the tensor fascia lata.

For the adductors

You can perform the test while standing or lying on the back. In both cases:
Ask the person to bring their feet together.

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With one hand, stabilize the leg opposite to the one you are going to test. If the person is standing,
use a chair.
With the other hand, apply pressure to the inside of the leg, above the ankle, trying to separate
it from the other.
You can also test the opposing muscles, the fascia lata tensioners, and the hamstrings.

For the piriformis

The test can be done standing or lying on the back.
In the standing position:
Have the person bring their knees together and bend one leg 90° with the calf facing inward. To
keep the person stable, position a chair against the other leg.
With one hand, support the knee by resting your palm on its outer face.
With the other hand, put pressure on the inside of the calf, trying to turn the leg outward.
While lying down:
Have the person bend one knee 90°, bringing one thigh to the other and the foot as far to the side
as possible. The heel should be higher than the knee.
With one hand, stabilize the knee.
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The piriformis muscle may seem stiff or even cause pain. If the person is unable to place their ankle
on the opposite leg while sitting, then check the hamstrings, gluteus medius, and adductors.

For the gluteus maximus

The test can be done standing or lying on the stomach.
Have the person bend their leg 90° and stretch their thigh back as far as possible. While standing,
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Hold the opposite hip with your palm resting on the anterior side with one hand. While lying
down, make sure the opposite hip is stabilized.
With the other hand, exert pressure on the posterior aspect of the thigh, trying to push it forward.
You can also test the adductors, piriformis, and neck muscles.

 Indications
For the gluteus medius (buttocks)
A weakness of this muscle is characterized by a hip and shoulder going up. Other signs that may alert
you have bowed legs or an inability to walk. The person may also experience period cramps,
impotence, or prostate problems. If this suggests pain in the breasts, the imbalance affects the
tensors of the fascia lata more.
For the adductors
The muscle may appear weak when the pelvis tilts, and the shoulders stiffen. There may also be
elbow pain. The adductor muscles are very important for horse riders, who constantly use them to
stay in the saddle. But, after long riding hours, their legs can ache. The weakness of these muscles
also refers to problems affecting the reproductive organs, during menopause, for example.
For the piriformis
The weakness of the piriformis may appear on one side only. The imbalance is seen in the sacrum,
which can be twisted, with the ankle also turning inward and the knees touching. The piriformis is
near the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, and in rare cases, can even cross over and affect
it. Pain and numbness can then be felt along the leg. Some bladder problems can also occur. The
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For the gluteus maximus (gluteus)
Weakness in this muscle causes the pelvis to twist. The line of the buttocks is then "out of line," and
even walking can be difficult. The problem may also lead to a stiff neck. Thanks to a gentle rotating
movement of the head, this stiffness can be reduced with gentle rotating movements, and the client
can also use osteopathy or chiropractic assistance. Muscle weaknesses can also lead to genital
problems, sexual urges, and problems with the prostate.
 Recommended foods
For weaknesses related to all the muscles of this meridian, you should recommend any food rich in
vitamin E: green vegetables, peas, wheat germ.
 Summary and key words
Yin, 7-9 p.m., fire, glutes, adductors, piriformis, genitals, strength, arched legs, knees touching,
difficulty walking.
 Activity
Record all this information on a summary sheet to integrate it more easily.

Triple heater meridian (or triple warmer)

The triple heater meridian refers to three "hot areas" or "heat" areas: body heat, the heat of the
metabolism, and the heat of the will to live (in situations where one has to "fight" to live or survive).
Most of the muscles associated with this meridian are used for pushing, running, defending, and
other fight-or-flight movements.
The function of this meridian lies with glandular secretions and passions in general. The adrenal
glands work with the other glands, and therefore with all the instinctive reactions in case of crisis,
injury, illness, stress, etc. The pituitary gland is connected to the other endocrine glands allowing heat
at several levels: life, procreation, and survival situations, among others.
This meridian is arguably the most mysterious of the meridian system. According to Chinese
medicine, it has a function similar to that of an organ but without having the form of an organ. It
depends on the interactions between the three groups of organs in the thoracic, upper abdominal,
and lower abdominal areas. It is associated with the element of fire and, therefore, with the principle
of the shen and ko cycles: wood feeds fire; the earth is formed from its ashes; fire melts, purifies, and
transforms metal; water extinguishes fire.
The triple heater meridian is yang; its energy flows from top to bottom. It starts at the end of the ring
finger and passes over the back of the hand and the outside of the arm to the shoulder. Then it goes
behind the ear and ends at the eyebrow. Its peak energy is between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.
 Corresponding muscles
The muscles you should test are the teres minor, the sartorius (sartorius), the gracilius, the soleus,
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 Metaphors
Color Red. What place does red hold in your life? How present is it?
Season Summer. How do you relate to the sun? the summer? How sensitive are you to
light? Do you need it?
Climate Heat. How do you react to the heat? What are your reactions in a crisis or in
times of pressure?
Odor Burning. How do you relate to risk-taking? Do you feel consumed with or by
something (passion, event, memory, criticism, etc.)?
Taste Bitter. Do you have bitterness inside you? Are you touchy and resentful? What
are the elements that poison your life?
Emotion Joy. What place does joy have in your life? Are you feeling enough joy? Do you
need a stimulant to cover up pain?
Sound Laughter. Do you laugh easily, or do you avoid laughing? Have you ever been
laughed at? Have you been prevented from laughing? Have you ever laughed at
something (have you ever easily triumphed over something)?
Fortitude Arteries. What can you say about your vitality, in general (and on all levels:
physical, emotional, mental, psychological, and spiritual)? Do you experience
circulation problems in certain areas of the body?
Personal Maturity. Are you behaving childishly? What about your limits? Do you know all
power your abilities? Are you fully exploiting them?
Faith/ world Childhood, schooling, literal and mythical faith. What part do you give to
view conventions? Are you waiting for reciprocity? Is your interpretation of morals
and rules literal or narrow?

 Questions to consider
Do you tend to run away from things? Can you define what makes you want to run away?
What turns you on in all meanings of the word (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, etc.)?
What are you fighting or feeling like you have to fight?
Do you feel paralyzed? By what?
Do you feel like you are in a hurry?
Do you think life is just one big fight or flight?
 For the teres minor
Do you feel more open when it comes to one topic than another? Do you feel too open?
Do you open your arms to receive or welcome someone?
Do you feel like you're doing too much?
How do you relate to food? Do you feel over or underweight?
Do you feel too passionate? Or, on the contrary, too insensitive?

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 For the sartorius (couturier)
Do you think you have enough strength to face life? Your job?
Do you have enough passion for creating or procreating?
Do you have the strength or the passion to resist or offering what you have?
What are your passions?
 For the gracilis
Do you find it difficult to share your passions without feeling embarrassed?
Do you feel your passions are too explosive and can get carried away?
What gives you a feeling of warmth (physically, spiritually, emotionally ...)?
 For the soleus
Can you correctly gauge when you need to keep fighting or withdraw from combat?
During crises, do you think you are living up to expectations?
Faced with benign (unimportant) situations, do you overreact or not react enough?
Do you feel as though you are in crisis?
 For the gastrocnemius
What makes you run away?
Can you see the right time to retreat?
Do you feel like you're doing what is expected of you in a crisis?
Do you regularly experience crises?
 Correction points
Triple heater meridian
Yang: 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Teres minor muscle

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 Acupressure points
To tone, use the prime points 3TR and 41VB. The 3TR point is on the top of the hand, about an inch
from the angle of the ring finger and pinky finger. It also serves as a tapping point for pain. The 41VB
point is on the top of the foot, approximately one inch between the fourth and fifth toe.
The second points are the 2TR and 66V points. The first (2TR) is located at the same angle between
the little and ring fingers. Point 66V is located above the pinky toe on the foot.
To disperse, or for sedation, you will use the prime points 10TR and 36E. The 10TR point is located
on the outside of the arm, approximately 3.5cm (1.5 inches) above the elbow. Point 36E is located
about a hand's width below the kneecap.
The second points are the same as for toning: 10TR and 36E.
 Alarm points
The alarm point is on the midline of the face of the body, above the pubis, two-thirds of the way up
towards the navel.

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 Spinal reflex points (see diagrams below)

For the teres minor: T2
For the sartorius (couturier): T11
For the gracilis: T12
For soleus: T11 and T12
For gastrocnemius: T11 and T12
 Neurovascular points
For the teres minor
The point is in front of the ear, on the temple, just before the hairline. While holding this point, exert
pressure by placing three fingers on the triangle marking a hollow between the neck and the
breastbone (see diagrams in the neuro-lymphatic points section below).

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For sartorius, gracilis, soleus and gastrocnemius
The point is located on the posterior fontanel, in the center of the skull, on the back.

 Neuro-lymphatic points
For the teres minor
❖ posterior: between the T2 and T3 vertebrae, approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) on either side of
the spine;
❖ anterior: on each side of the sternum, between the second and third ribs.

NEUROLYMPHATIC POINTS
FRONT

BACK : Between T2 and T3, 2.5cm

(1inch) on either side of the spine.

Origin
NEUROVASCULAR POINTS
neurovascular

For sartorius, gracilis, soleus and gastrocnemius

❖ posterior: approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) on each side of the spine, between the T10 and T11
vertebrae and between T11 and T12;

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❖ anterior: about 5 cm (2 inches) on either side of the navel.

NEUROLYMPHATIC POINTS
FRONT : 5cm (2 inches) and 2.5cm (1inch)
on either side of the navel.

BACK

spine

Origin

For the soleus

NEUROLYMPHATIC POINTS
FRONT : 5cm (2inches) above and 2.5cm (1
inch) on the side of the navel.

BACK : Between T10-T11, T11-T12, 2.5cm (1

inch) on either side of the spine, at the level
of the last sides.

Origin

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For the gastrocnemius
 Meridian muscles
The muscles of the triple heater meridian are the teres minor, sartorius (sartorius), gracilius, soleus,
and gastrocnemius. They are shown in blue in the diagrams above.
For the teres minor
The small circle is located in the shoulder, allowing the arm to rotate. It originates at the bottom of
the scapula, on the part closest to the spine. It fits at the top of the arm, on the outside face. Its
contraction extends from the lower part of the scapula to the upper arm. It is felt when you bend the
forearm at a 100° angle with your hand open and away from the body.
For the sartorius (couturier)
This muscle is considered to be the longest in the body. It helps to bend the legs and turn the thighs,
flex the pelvis, and turn the hips. It allows one leg to be placed on the opposite knee in a sitting
position. Its origin point is located on the upper edge of the iliac. Its insertion point is located below
the knee, on the inside of the tibia. You can feel its contraction when you bring your foot to the
opposite knee, trying to lower the knee as far as possible.
For the gracilis
The gracilis is also located in the thigh and works hand in hand with the sartorius and hamstrings.
This muscle is used when flexing the knee while lying down. The muscle originates from the lower
edge of the pubis. Its insertion point is located a little below that of the sartorius, towards the top of
the tibia, on the inner side of the knee. Its contraction is felt when you put one foot on the other,
squeezing your thighs.
For the soleus
The soleus stabilizes the foot and serves to flex the foot and calf. It works hand in hand with the
gastrocnemius and the small intestinal tract, as it shares the tricep surae and Achilles tendon. Its
origin point is located behind the knee, on the outer side. It fits behind the heel, where it comes into
contact with the ground. You feel it contract when you bend your knee at a right angle, flex your toes,
and point them outward.
For the gastrocnemius
The gastrocnemius is also located in the calf. It allows the foot to be flexed while keeping it on the
ground and works in tandem with the soleus.
 Muscle tests
For the teres minor
The test can be performed sitting, standing, or lying on the back. In all three cases:
Have the person bend their arm 90°, leaving a gap between the elbow and their body (as if holding
an egg under the armpit), then rotate their forearm with their thumb towards the shoulder.
With one hand, support the elbow.

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As your client tries to pull their arm away from their body, apply pressure with the other hand,
grab their wrist on the outer side of the arm, and push to bring the arm back to the body.
If the teres minor is weak, also test the trapezius and rhomboids.

For the sartorius (couturier)

You can perform the test while standing or lying on the back.
Have the person lift one leg and turn it outward with a slight bend in the knee (their foot is on the
same axis as the other foot and just below the opposite knee).
With one hand, keep hold of the knee of the bent leg.
Press both hands against the heel and the outside of the knee, trying to straighten the leg.
You can also test the adductors, neck muscles, clavicular pectoralis major, soleus, gracilius,
gastrocnemius, and latissimus dorsi. If the feet and hands appear swollen, you may be able to deduce
a problem with the water element and thus test the muscles of the psoas, sacrospinal, fibular, and
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For the gracilis

The test can be done standing or lying on your back:
Have your client turn their leg fully. To maintain balance, they can stand on a chair on the opposite
side of the raised leg.
With one hand, hold their thigh opposite the turned leg.
With the other hand, apply pressure to the inside of the calf, trying to pull the leg to the opposite
side.
Additional tests are possible while standing and lying on the stomach.
Have the person bend one knee at a 45° angle.
With one hand, hold their knee.
With the other, apply pressure on the inside of the calf, trying to bring the foot to the ground and
outward. Movement is limited because the knee is not used to moving in that direction.
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For the soleus

You can do the test while standing or lying on your stomach.
Have the person bend the leg 90°, pointing the toes. While standing, invite them to lean against
a chair.
With one hand, hold their knee (or the back of the thigh, depending on the position)
With the other hand, put pressure on the end of their foot (or on the heel and the sole) towards
the ground to straighten the leg again.
You can also test the sartorius, the gracilius, the gastrocnemius, the major clavicular pectoral, the
muscles of the neck, the latissimus dorsi, the triceps, and the adductors.

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For the gastrocnemius

The test can be performed while standing or lying on the stomach.
Have the person bend the knee slightly while pointing the toes. If standing, offer them a chair to
lean on as they lift their leg by bending it back.
While lying down, hold the thigh of the leg where you will be doing the manipulation with one
hand.
With the other hand, put pressure on the back of the ankle, or the fleshy part of the foot, trying
to move down to straighten the foot.
You can also test the sartorius (sartorius), gracile, soleus, pectoralis major clavicular, neck muscles,
latissimus dorsi, triceps and adductors.

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 Indications
For the teres minor
Weakness in the teres minor may indicate a problem with the shoulder. If the weakness is only seen
on one side, the hands are oriented differently at rest. An imbalance of the teres minor can indicate
thyroid problems, infections, weight changes, emotions and sadness without reason, or digestive
disorders. The triple heater meridian relates particularly to metabolism and, therefore, to thyroid
function. So, it's all about tissue regeneration, body temperature, etc.
For the sartorius (couturier)
Knee pain or buckling knees are often seen as a result of instability in the kneecap joint (and twisting
of the pelvis). A person showing weakness in the sartorius test may experience severe fatigue, which
is present when first waking but eases during the day. The cause could be adrenal problems affecting
the muscle, meaning that blood pressure does not rise until after standing up. This will cause
problems with hypoglycemia, urticaria, and asthma. Similar to adrenal fatigue, infections tend to
reduce levels of strength. Pain in the muscle located above the knee may require osteopathic or
chiropractic manipulation.
For the gracilis
A weak gracilis prevents the flexing of the knee if the hip remains stationary. Buckling knees are also
an indication that this muscle is weak. As with sartorius, weakness of the gracilis may indicate a
problem with the adrenals, infections, or allergies.
For the soleus
If the soleus is inhibited, one will observe the body tilting forward. The adrenal glands will need to be
checked, especially in the presence of allergies, asthma, hypoglycemia, or major fatigue. Weakness
of the soleus can be linked to other kinds of trauma (emotional shock or accident) that could have
produced adrenaline rushes.
For the gastrocnemius
Weak muscle can be seen from the same problematic position as with the soleus: the body (or bent
leg) tilts forward. This weakness also stems from the adrenal glands, in relation to allergies,
hypoglycemia, and asthma. Similarly, the "surges" of adrenaline due to accidents or emotional shocks
could explain the inhibition of this muscle.

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 Recommended foods
For the teres minor
You should recommend all foods containing iodine: seaweed, raw fish, etc. This diet will be especially
important for those who cry easily.
For sartorius, gracilis, soleus and gastrocnemius
You should recommend foods with a lot of vitamin C: green peppers, citrus fruits.
 Summary and key words
Yang, 9 p.m.-11 p.m., fire, red, teres minor, sartorius, gracilis, soleus, gastrocnemius, struggle, resist,
flee, fight, thighs, knees, shoulder, adrenals, vitamin C.
 Activity
Record all this information on a summary sheet to integrate it more easily.

Consultation with a kinesiologist

A father and his twelve-year-old son come in to see you. The father explains that his son cannot stand
being alone at night. Also, he does well in school even though he doesn't like doing homework.
Usually, he wants to do everything perfectly and cries in frustration when he can't. He also complains
that he has difficulty following others; rather he seeks to flee from them or fight them. What can you
suggest?

 Answer
In this case, you can combine the Touch for Health approach (checking the muscles) and Brain Gym®.
Start by offering PACE to make the child receptive to changes and available for flexibility of movement
and freedom of mind before the session. Then talk to him about his experiences, probably with help
from his father. Then set the session goal by checking it with the muscle test. Proceed to the tests of
the meridians of the master heart and the triple heater since they are related to these problems of
flight and fight. If necessary, you will suggest some corrections and use Brain Gym® exercises and fun
activities during the session. You will recommend that he do the PACE every morning at his home.
Schedule a session three weeks later to observe the young boy's progress.

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