Principles of Biodynamics Craniosacral Therapy:
The "Breath of Life" is a term coined by Dr. William Sutherland, Doctor of Osteopathy, and the founder of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. According to Sutherland's insights, the human body is animated and sustained by rhythmic forces that exist in the natural world. These forces are responsible for creating, maintaining, and healing our bodies.
Dr. Sutherland discovered that there are subtle rhythms present in and around the body, and these rhythms are generated by an intelligent organizing principle that he referred to as the "Breath of Life." This principle encompasses the fundamental life force that underlies our physical and mental well-being.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapists trained in Sutherland's approach have developed acute perception skills to detect and work with these subtle physiological changes. They recognize that health is never lost, regardless of the ailment, and they focus on identifying parts of the nervous system that may not be functioning optimally.
By utilizing their awareness of the "always available health" within the body and working with the Breath of Life, these therapists aim to assist the body in restoring balance and promoting greater ease. The therapy involves gentle, non-invasive touch on a massage table, with the client fully clothed. The focus is on supporting the overall health of the individual, particularly the nervous system, which plays a crucial role in the body's functioning by constantly sending and receiving information.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is rooted in Dr. Sutherland's original work and his understanding of the interconnectedness of the human physiology and the natural world. It acknowledges the presence of a vital life force and aims to facilitate the body's innate healing capacity.
Depending your needs, a session is determined by: The Tide & Inertia Resolution - not by the clock.
Biodynamic therapists: sit quietly, gently hold parts of your body, listen to the rhythms & track subtle changes in your anatomy & physiology. Note: A single session can have noticeable effects, however; multiple sessions may be required. A session may be subtle (not a lot going on per se) or quite intense: physically, mentally and/or emotionally.
During the session, you may:
You may be asked to: repeat phrases, move your body consciously or if you are able to 'Name' the subtle to intense emotions you may be feeling.
Biodynamic therapists are trained to recognize these patterns as they begin to shift. There may be changes in your fluids, tissues, bones and overall energy from tired to wired or vice versa.
You may experience other kinds of subtle to profound sensations as energy that has been held in the body is resolved and allowed to discharge. The discharge of energy is the resolution of inertia and a process of letting go of shock, trauma and patterns that inhibit your health and vitality.
At the end of the session, you may:
No matter what your experience, some time after you are off the table and ground yourself in your new body.
The therapist may ask you to “Recalibrate” by having you walk Forward & Backwards to reset: Neuro-Muscular-Energetics of the whole system. You may notice continued subtle changes: mental, emotional, physical and energetic. These are to be expected. The effects of Biodynamic Therapy are Subtle and Reflective:
Rescheduling:
We suggest the first 3 sessions be scheduled in a row to start of your healing integration process. This gives time to adjust to this type of therapy (as it is different from most others), and approximately 7-8 days apart.