We are excited to announce that Shigeko Sleeper has completed the Brain Longevity Therapy Training provided by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF)!  Shigeko took this 24.5-hour online training in December 2024.  The lead trainer for this asynchronous course is Dr. Chris Walling, who, in addition to his academic training as a psychologist, is a yoga therapist.

Shigeko particularly appreciated the training’s focus on Kirtan Kriya, a specific meditation practice that the ARPF, a nonprofit research organization, has studied in clinical settings.  She noted the results of ARPF’s research that highlight the role of Kirtan Kriya in delaying the onset of dementia.  If you’re curious to learn more, watch for our March calendar:  Shigeko plans to offer our community the opportunity to learn the Kirtan Kriya practice!

Shigeko now joins Frances Strickler and Angie Jones in having studied the ways that the ARPF’s “four pillars” approach can support healthy aging and cognitive health.  In fact, Shigeko, Frances, and Angie are currently the only three folks in the Bowling Green area to hold the credential of Brain Longevity Specialist.