Principles of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Level 1

This is the second seminar in the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy professional training, composed of 10 seminars,

Registration for the seminar is conducted by Potomac Massage Training Institute, www.pmti.org or call 202-686-7046.

For specific questions about Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy professional training, call Wellness Institute, 719-256-1111.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy defines five Principles at the core of this therapeutic practice:

Holism: The recognition that the human system is essentially whole, and that it works to maintain its integrity as a first priority. The realization of holism then becomes a meta-principle for all the others.

Bioenergy: All behaviors and physiological changes draw upon natural bioenergy to support their processes. Research in biophysics demonstrates changes in the biofield in relationship to physiological changes in the body. What if therapeutic work could engage both levels at the same time?

Inherent Healing Processes: A general progression of the healing process can be seen in most cases, regardless of the particular symptomatic features. This is how life conducts its self-healing process. When a therapeutic practitioner understands the hallmarks of this healing process, they can facilitate conditions in the client that make it most likely to occur. Craniosacral Biodynamics cultivates the therapeutic ability to catalyze the self-healing processes at profound levels.

Inertia organizes Stress: Stress patterns range from sprained ankles or broken bones and the resulting connective tissue strains, to internal organ dysfunctions, facilitation in the nervous system, emotional stresses and so on. Any of these stresses require bioenergy to stabilize the stress pattern by becoming inertial. The inertial pattern affects all levels of the living system and creates limitations to health.

Healing happens in the Present: Healing always occurs in present time. Even when we are healing the relationship to a historic event, or the left-over strains in the tissues after an injury, the healing takes place now. This is the only time it can happen. It is literally true that when we are able to release our traumas of the past, the living system reboots with new opportunities, and we become fully present!

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy works with the interactive dynamics of tissues (structure and function), fluid dynamics, and energetic organizing forces. As a therapeutic practice, BCST is especially adept at creating functional neutrals that allow the living system to reset its physiology. There are many ways this can be supported therapeutically.