Learning The Method
MNRI® Breathing Reflex Integration
Course Overview:
Participants of this 24 hour MNRI® course will participate in both the course discussion and hands-on supervised practice. In this course, participants will be introduced to information about the neuro-anatomy and neurophysiology of the breathing system and its links with protection and survival mechanisms and reflex pattern integration, the priority role of the breathing system in creating the basis for establishing neurosensorimotor processing for optimal brain functioning, the psychological/emotional foundation of the breathing system and influence on health, motivation and cognition. Course participants will also learn about the assessment of breathing as a primary reflex, as well as, specific exercises to integrate breathing and links of breathing with relative reflex patterns for children with neurodevelopment delays.
Participants will be introduced to assessment techniques for the breathing reflex patterns and the protective responses of: Fear Paralysis, Moro, Core Tendon Guard, Head Righting, oral-facial, visual, and auditory reflex patterns that serve the development and maturation of the protection and survival mechanisms needed for successful functioning in children and adults. Repatterning techniques and exercises for these reflex patterns will be introduced and are necessary to create a sufficient neurophysiological basis for feeling safe, inner strength and motivation, organization of proper perception and processing of the input, and thus development of different cognitive skills – visual and auditory. Postural control mechanisms depending on breathing will also be addressed. Development and maturation of the protective group of reflexes concerned with the breathing system lead to the development of emotional stability and inner control. This course will offer examples of techniques, games, and activities to make the integration sessions using MNRI® exercises interesting and motivating. The Breathing Reflex Integration course can be used with children and adults with deficits in development of protection mechanisms; fear and phobias, behavior and emotional disorientation, motor and speech delays. It also can be used as a stress release program for adult.
Learning Objectives: MNRI® Breathing Reflex Integration
- Analyze foundational knowledge of the Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI®) process as it relates to the development of the breathing system and its role in supporting learning and functional performance.
- Investigate the connections between the breathing system and its reflexes and other reflex patterns that support the formation of positive survival mechanisms in children with developmental challenges.
- Investigate positive survival "anchors" based on innate neurodevelopmental and neuroplasticity processes that promote stability and functional progress.
- Demonstrate the involvement of breathing reflex patterns in regulating muscles, and tendons, as well as their contribution to postural control and antigravity.
- Analyze how breathing reflex patterns influence the development of conscious motor control within the integrated brain-body system/connectivity.
- Investigate how integration of breathing reflex patterns supports the development of-proprioceptive-cognitive anchors, fine motor coordination, and self-regulation and self-management skills.
- Demonstrate strategies for incorporating the MNRI® Breathing Reflex Integration Program into professional practice and daily therapeutic routines.
- Apply MNRI® techniques to design and implement individualized programs that address neurodevelopmental deficits and learning challenges impacting occupational performance and engagement.
Course Agenda:
Day 1:
Hours 1-3: Foundational knowledge of MNRI and breathing system relationship
Hour 4: Development of the Breathing System
Lunch 1 hour
Hour 5-8: Connections between the breathing system and its reflexes
Day 2:
Hours 1-4: Positive Survival Anchors
Lunch 1 hour
Hours 5-7: Breathing Reflex Patterns and Muscular-Tendon-Ligaments Tone Regulation
Hour 8: Postural Control and Antigravity Mechanism
Day 3:
Hours 1-4: Breathing Reflex Patterns and development of conscious motor control
Lunch 1 hour
Hours 5-6: Breathing Reflex Patterns and support of development
Hour 7-8: Incorporating the MNRI® Breathing Reflex Integration Program into professional practice and daily therapeutic routines.
