"ILLNESS IS A LOSS OF CONNECTION WITH NATURE." ~ MICHAEL SHEA, PhD
BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY and
BIODYNAMIC MOVEMENT
Our bodies are comprised of at least 70% water. Practitioners in craniosacral therapy sense the active shaping processes of the fluids in one's body. Body fluids take on many directions and speeds depending on what biological and/or physiological function is necessary. These dynamic movements are occuring in what is referred to as the 'fluid body'.
The fluid body is in constant motion and operates around centers of stillness that are referred to as fulcrums or Stillpoints. Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a bodywork practice that researches fluid body consciousness. BCST and Biodynamic Movement is born from the paradigm shift of experiencing our body as a fixed, solid structure to the perception that we are inherently fluid beings.
In the Biodynamic model, one meaning of Biodynamic is "wholeness". For BCST, wholeness is not a theory, it is an actual perceived somatic experience. The human body fluids have many rhythms or ordering movements. The study of these rhythms began over 100 years ago with biologists and embryologists, but especially with William Sutherland, an osteopath physician. Dr. Sutherland theorized these that rhythms were governed by one life force. He called this force the Breath of Life. Biodynamic work centers its study around the slowest and most stable rhythm that is moved by the Breath of Life. This rhythm is called Primary Respiration.
Biodynamic Movement, or "movement of wholeness", is inspired by the meditations and teachings of Dr. Michael Shea, co-founder of the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings and long time practitioner and teacher of craniosacral therapy. The class structure uses varied somatic movement methods and blends improvisational dance, yoga, and bodywork principles to discover the fluid nature of our body. Through working with the rhythm of Primary Respiration and shifting our consciousness to the movement of the fluid body, we begin to embark on a new journey. We move our lives towards healing, allow our bodyself to feel into different possibilities and break free of long-term habits.
Fluid body consciousness allows for Mother Nature to reconnect with our physical system. A sort of "re-booting" occurs, and our body is able to access its inner resources. We bring movement back to the places in our body that have been 'frozen' or over-stabilized due to any sort of physical or emotional trauma. By discovering the sensibility of our fluid nature through BCST and the physical practice of Biodynamic Movement, we can heal ourselves.
The fluid body is in constant motion and operates around centers of stillness that are referred to as fulcrums or Stillpoints. Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a bodywork practice that researches fluid body consciousness. BCST and Biodynamic Movement is born from the paradigm shift of experiencing our body as a fixed, solid structure to the perception that we are inherently fluid beings.
In the Biodynamic model, one meaning of Biodynamic is "wholeness". For BCST, wholeness is not a theory, it is an actual perceived somatic experience. The human body fluids have many rhythms or ordering movements. The study of these rhythms began over 100 years ago with biologists and embryologists, but especially with William Sutherland, an osteopath physician. Dr. Sutherland theorized these that rhythms were governed by one life force. He called this force the Breath of Life. Biodynamic work centers its study around the slowest and most stable rhythm that is moved by the Breath of Life. This rhythm is called Primary Respiration.
Biodynamic Movement, or "movement of wholeness", is inspired by the meditations and teachings of Dr. Michael Shea, co-founder of the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings and long time practitioner and teacher of craniosacral therapy. The class structure uses varied somatic movement methods and blends improvisational dance, yoga, and bodywork principles to discover the fluid nature of our body. Through working with the rhythm of Primary Respiration and shifting our consciousness to the movement of the fluid body, we begin to embark on a new journey. We move our lives towards healing, allow our bodyself to feel into different possibilities and break free of long-term habits.
Fluid body consciousness allows for Mother Nature to reconnect with our physical system. A sort of "re-booting" occurs, and our body is able to access its inner resources. We bring movement back to the places in our body that have been 'frozen' or over-stabilized due to any sort of physical or emotional trauma. By discovering the sensibility of our fluid nature through BCST and the physical practice of Biodynamic Movement, we can heal ourselves.
HELPING YOUR BODY HEAL ITSELF
The modern day lifestyle is full of daily stressors. As we try to meet these daily challenges, our health as a dynamic state of balancing body, mind, and spirit can become quickly strained. Our nervous system amps up and our "adrenaline kicks in". We get tired and don't feel good. This is the beginning of moving your life towards dis-ease. To begin to move your life towards health, you must be able to access your body's inner ability to reorganize and come back to homeostasis.
In the application of BCST, a practitioner facilitates a client to develop this skill. The session engages the client's deeper resources through light touch and guided meditation. The BCST practitioner guides the client into relaxation, fostering a reconnection to the natural rhythms of the body and the environment. The result can be an increased sense of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It also has effects similar to massage therapy, such as reducing heart rate, lowering blood pressure, improving digestion, increasing blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxing muscles, improving range of motion, and increasing endorphin production (which affects perception of pain). BCST may also hasten recovery from injury and lead to a more complete resolution of it.
In the practice of Biodynamic Movement, a teacher guides the student into the physical embodiment of the fluid body. In a BCST session, client and therapist are very still. In a Biodynamic Movement class, a participant's physical activity ranges from still to very active. In both, we explore the nature of water in our bodies and break free of old body ideas. Along with same results as BCST, movement with fluid body conciousness greatly improves strength, endurance, and flexibility whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who is challenged by a physical handicap. Everyone can practice Biodynamic Movement!
Ali Fischer, MA, RSME, LMT, BCST, Yoga Teacher
280 Madison Ave., between 39th & 40th streets
Suite 508, 5th floor
NY, NY 10016
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
alifischer7@gmail.com
619-318-8866
280 Madison Ave., between 39th & 40th streets
Suite 508, 5th floor
NY, NY 10016
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
alifischer7@gmail.com
619-318-8866