Cranial Intelligence: A Practical Guide to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

by Steve Haines

At the deepest level of our physiology, all living tissues and fluids expand and contract with the 'breath of life'. Through gentle touch, the skilled practitioner can interact with these subtle rhythms to address physical aches and pains, acute or chronic disease, emotional or psychological disturbances, or simply to promote enduring health and vitality. This new and important textbook demystifies the biodynamic approach to craniosacral therapy and shows how and why it can be so effective at bringing about a natural realignment towards optimal health. The authors describe how to 'listen' and respond appropriately to each client's system, how to create a safe space for working with different kinds of trauma, and how to address specific states of imbalance to support deep-felt and lasting change. Throughout the book, experiential exercises encourage the reader to practice their newly-acquired skills, and refine their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. A final chapter on practice development covers issues pertinent to practitioners trying to set up and maintain a successful practice. This intensely practical textbook will transform the practice of craniosacral therapists, and contains much that bodyworkers of all kinds will find useful.

320 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2010

Reviews

[Hinu]

A brilliant journey into experiencing your body from a new perspective ie with "felt sense". It is so empowering and healing for yourself and others.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a student of Upledger craniosacral therapy and I wanted to get a sense of biodynamic cs...and I did.

[Claudia Putnam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful, practical guide, as suggested by the title. Much less woo-woo than other introductions to CST.