According to a study done at Waterloo University, a group of scientists studied participants’ ability to retain information through reading, writing, listening to lectures.

Combine that with learning a new skill and your neurotransmitters go crazy, strengthening your brain muscles, visualizing and drawing. The study results showed that the brain works best when an individual is drawing something they are learning. The image doesn’t have to look identical. The researchers also suggest that drawing results in better recall because of how the information is encoded in memory. When a student draws a concept, they “must elaborate on its meaning and semantic features, engage in the actual hand movements needed for drawing (motor action), and visually inspect [the] created picture (pictorial processing).” Edutopia: George Lucas Educational Foundation

So not only do Bonnie’s classes help with stress management, over all body health, but we enhance our memory function as well. It’s a win for everyone taking classes with me.