The Breath of Life: An Introduction to Craniosacral Biodynamics

The Breath of Life: An Introduction to Craniosacral Biodynamics

The Breath of Life: An Introduction to Craniosacral Biodynamics

The Breath of Life: An Introduction to Craniosacral Biodynamics

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Overview

A unique approach to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, a whole-body healing therapy focused on working with the forces underlying health and healing

Cherionna Menzam-Sills draws on her extensive background in pre- and perinatal psychology, embryology, bodywork, Continuum Movement, and other somatic therapies—as well as years of working with her husband, Biodynamics pioneer Franklyn Sills—to present this accessible introduction to the meditative healing practice of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST). This book offers a personal journey of embodied inquiry into each element of biodynamic session work, using meditative explorations, personal descriptions, and illustrations to convey the essence of Biodynamics. It emphasizes breathing and body awareness exercises that help the practitioner become more attuned to her own body so that she can create an effective relational field with her client. An essential guide for new practitioners, students, and clients—as well as a valuable reference for experienced practitioners—this book illuminates the path toward the intelligent formative forces of the mysterious presence called "the breath of life" and its transformative power for health and wholeness.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781623172060
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Publication date: 04/17/2018
Sold by: Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format: eBook
Pages: 272
File size: 14 MB
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About the Author

CHERIONNA MENZAM-SILLS is certified as a teacher of craniosacral biodynamics with the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA/NA) and as a supervisor by the Craniosacral Association of the UK. She has also been authorized as a Continuum Movement teacher by Continuum founder, Emilie Conrad. Incorporating 40 years experience teaching and practicing various therapies, mindfulness practices, somatic movement, bodywork, psychotherapy and prenatal and birth psychology, Cherionna's credentials include a BSc in occupational therapy (University of Toronto), an MA in somatic psychology (Naropa University), and a PhD in pre- and perinatal psychology (Union Institute and University). Menzam-Sills teaches Biodynamics and Continuum across North America and Europe, often with her husband, Biodynamics pioneer, Franklyn Sills.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations xi

Foreword Franklyn Sills xiii

Preface xvii

Acknowledgments xxi

Chapter 1 Beginnings: Overview and Brief History of Craniosacral Biodynamics 1

Chapter 2 Practicing Presence 25

Chapter 3 The Space Between: Nurturing the Relational Field 43

Chapter 4 Primary Respiration: An Introduction to Rhythms, Tides, and the Three Bodies 69

Chapter 5 Honoring Intelligence: The Inherent Treatment Plan 93

Chapter 6 Formative Forces: Accessing Original Embryological Potential 125

Chapter 7 Past into Present: Introduction to Working with Trauma Arising in Biodynamic Sessions 149

Chapter 8 Next Steps 171

Chapter 9 Resources for Learning More 195

Notes 215

References 225

Index 233

About the Author 247

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