For the first time in the United States, last month’s 3rd International Brain HSP Olympiad and Brain Education Conference welcomed over 500 participants from 5 different countries to the Fallsview Best 5 Resort in Ellenville, NY.
The air tingled with a by now familiar anticipation of the learning and sharing that comes with any Dahn Yoga event. Staff, volunteers and participants all looked forward to adding brain education discoveries and tools to their quest for life-long learning. Especially evident was the high energy from the children participants who had attended the camp and training prior to the main event. After everyone made themselves comfortable in the serene setting, participants gathered in the main hall for the opening ceremonies and welcoming addresses.
An international flavor set the tone for the Olympiad and Conference with a review of national flags. In his opening keynote speech, Ilchi Lee, founder of Brain Education and Dahn Yoga, stressed the inherent advantages of Brain based education toward the ultimate goal of personal empowerment and world peace.
Highlights of the conference included Dr. Kenneth Wesson’s presentation on the Brain Considerate Classroom. In his world savvy yet down to earth style, Dr. Wesson challenged his audience reconsider traditional educational modalities to include experiential learning as well as opportunities for students to incorporate information into their world view.
Other speakers included: Dr. Dan G. Pavel addressing the Brain and Human Behavior, Dr. Warrington Parker, PhD. covered historical and social context of education models, Dr. Sung Won Lee spoke on Jang Saeng Walking, and Dr. Hee-Sup Shin on the Brain – Body connection and HSP.
The Brain Education Workshops offered the opportunity for participants to experience the effectiveness of the programs through Brain Education for Concentration and Memory, Brain Education for Creativity and Imagination, Brain Education for Stress Management, and Brain Education for Emotional Control. Presenters and staff guided participants through a combination of physical exercises, games, drawings and sharing that demonstrated the powerful ability of the programs to help students gain emotional control and awaken their latent potential.
In the Olympiad arena, children and adults tested their physical strength, concentration, sensitivity and memory in a myriad of competitions. By the closing day, there were HSP smiles all around and participants said their farewells to friends old and new.
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