Though not common knowledge (yet), juggling is scientifically proven beneficial to body and mind.

Scientists of Oxford University and practitioners of juggling were proving that juggling does improve academic skills and physical abilities. More so, studies of Regensburg and Jena Universities in Germany support the notion that juggling even increases brain mass physically.

A summary of what juggling can do for people:

Educational benefits:

(improves and increases)

• • mathematic skills
  • understanding of physics
  • performance and drama
  • appreciation of the arts
  • techniques of learning
  • concentration
  • imagination
  • creativity
  • problem solving

(aids)

• • dyslexia

Social benefits:

(improves and increases)

• • confidence
  • self-esteem
  • hobbies and interests
  • patience
  • teamwork
  • communication
  • self expression
  • persistence
  • self-analysis

Physical benefits:

(improves and increases)

• • physical fitness
  • co-ordination
  • flexibility
  • reflexes
  • rhythm and timing
  • balance
  • body orientation
  • eye sight
  • ambidexterity (simultaneous coordination of both hands)
  • promotes growth of the physical brain mass