The Heart of Listening: A Visionary Approach to Craniosacral Work, Vol. 1: Origins, Destination Points, Unfoldment

by Hugh Milne

Originally published as a single volume, The Heart of Listening has been re-issued as two separate volumes because of public demand for a more concise, portable edition. Milne, a third generation Scottish osteopath, begins by explaining the visionary approach to healing, and how it may be applied to the realm of craniosacral work. He explains the importance of meditation, centering, and the cultivation of heartfulness in the development of compassionate practice. Milne introduces the reader to the story of visionary work—its genesis, evolution, philosophy, and practice—and explains how a grounding in meditation, sensitive touch, and intuitive perception can lead to a remarkable unfoldment in skill development.

240 pages, Paperback

First published June 18, 1998

Reviews

[Shelby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Changed my meditation practice and how i approach healing arts.

[Kris Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book! So much encompassed that it's difficult to pinpoint any specific aspect of it that stood out. I met a Visionary CST therapist who has been to Hugh Milne's institute in CA several times as a student and TA and he couldn't have been more affirming about Hugh and his visionary work. More than once, actually many times, I found myself on the verge of tears, having been soo moved by the message being shared about this kind of work. A MUST HAVE for my CST library!

[Joel Sultana · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an inspirational piece of art.
As a student this book has guided me in such a beautiful and gifted me with some profound lessons that I will carry with me forever.
Such an opening.

[Mallory · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Visionary craniosacral work combines sensitive, hands-on bodywork with meditative use of the inner eye and inner ear. Techniques are drawn from three principal traditions: osteopathy, energy work, and Taoism. A supremely gentle approach, it is a way of “doing non-doing.” It honors both the analytic understanding of how things happen and the intuitive perception of how things really are. Combined, the soul can be touched and real healing occur.”

“A structure that is fully ‘seen’ delivers its own status report and diagnosis, as well as the blueprint for treatment. Each shape has a message, it’s own need to be present, it’s own ‘dream’. Seeing the shape gives us focus and objective, and makes our work truly Taoist - effortless, ‘doing non-doing.’”

“Visionary craniosacral work, sees body structures not simply as muscles and bones, but as aspects of consciousness. The structures dialogue with each other through the medium of their compound curvature shapes; their vortices, spirals, and loadbearing lines; the ebb and flow of the cranial wave. Seeing, hearing, and feeling this dialogue is visionary work.”

[Amy Holowach · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you work with the body, this is an enlightening read. It has some great tips on how to deepen your meditation practice and why. Though at times mastery seems out of reach and impossible, it is encouraging and gives you a clear place in which to start.

Time for a ‘cup of tea’

[Andrea Hochgatterer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for any bodyworker or healer of any kind. Fascinating, deep insights into human life and the healing arts.

[Rah~ri]

Ooo was just talking with a group of folks about this. like to check it out.

[Pete · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book as an introduction to craniosacral work. I hope to develop my skills further in my massage therapy practice.