Craniosacral Biodynamics, Volume One The Breath of Life, Biodynamics, and Fundamental Skills

by Sills, Franklyn; Degranges, Dominique

• ISBN13: 9781556433542
• ISBN10: 1556433549
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-13
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Summary

Craniosacral therapy is based on the belief that functions of the human system are maintained and integrated by a biodynamic force known as 'primary respiration,' or the breath of life. Found in the brain, spinal cord, and bodily fluids, this rhythmic pulse promotes healing and health. Written for students and practitioners but accessible to lay readers, this text presents the fundamental concepts and techniques of a method that redirects the cerebrospinal fluid to areas of imbalance, thus enhancing overall health.Volume Onecovers both the history and conceptual ideas fundamental to Craniosacral Biodynamics, as well as the more complex structural and tissue relationships.

Author Biography

Franklyn Sills is Co-director of the Karuna Institute, a respected post-graduated Institute for Craniosacral Biodynamics and Core Process Psychotherapy. Throughout his career, he has been in the forefront of pioneering a biodynamic approach to work within the cranial field. His training includes medical research, Osteopathic work, and an in depth study of the work of Dr. Randolph Stone. His main focus has been within the context of craniosacral teaching and clinical practice. He is the author of the award-winning book The Polarity Process.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	xi
Section One: Fundamental Principles
Beginnings	3	(8)
Introduction to the Cranial Concept and the Primary Respiratory Mechanism	11	(22)
Introduction to a Biodynamic Viewpoint	33	(8)
The Holographic Paradigm	41	(8)
The Holographic Human System	49	(26)
Section Two: Palpation Skills and Tissue Motility
Presence, Negotiation, and Palpation	75	(22)
Palpation and the Tidal Unfoldments	97	(24)
Resources, Stillness, and Stillpoints	121	(14)
Introduction to Tissue Motility	135	(14)
Tissue Motility Continued	149	(18)
Introduction to the Dynamics of the Sphenobasilar Junction	167	(16)
Reciprocal Tensions	183	(20)
Section Three: Essential Clinical Skills
Forces and Fulcrums	203	(20)
The Point of Balanced Tension	223	(18)
The State of Balanced Tension	241	(32)
Stillpoints Revisited	273	(16)
Directing the Tide	289	(14)
Fluid Dynamics and Lateral Fluctuation	303	(10)
Disengagement	313	(12)
Traction	325	(22)
Trauma and Trauma Skills I	347	(20)
Trauma and Trauma Skills II	367	(24)
Skills and the Tides	391	(12)
The Treatment Plan, Rhythmic Balanced Interchange, and the Empty Vessel	403	(12)
Appendix I: Perceptual Levels and Skills	415	(6)
Appendix II: The Mysterious Gateway	421	(10)
Appendix III: Listen, It Is All About Perception	431	(4)
Appendix IV: Space and Form	435	(6)
Resources	441	(2)
Index	443