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craniosacral therapy vs. cranial osteopathy / graham kennedy
Graham Kennedy at Enhancing the Future explains not only the difference between craniosacral therapy and cranial osteopathy, but also the difference between the various therapeutic models and approaches under the general umbrella of craniosacral therapy.
holding space for the resolution of trauma / Margaret Rosenau
Heather Plett expands on what it means to hold space and the transformative effect it can have.
AFOG — another f*&%ing opportunity for growth / Penny Heiple
A friend of mine once shared that she calls these situations AFOGs — another f*%&ing opportunity for growth. I love this because the f-bomb acknowledges the pain of the situation, and “opportunity for growth” speaks to the transformative potential.
do you often feel paralyzed when trying to make a decision? / Margaret Rosenau
No choice is ever a life sentence unless you make it one. And the best way out of ambivalence is to start making choices.
turning towards / Penny Heiple
What does it mean to have a wider and wider capacity to experience and be present with emotion? What is so challenging about it? And why is this capacity so essential for transformational healing?
necessary conditions for transformational healing / Penny Heiple
When it comes to transformational healing, it can be helpful to let go of trying to “make it happen” and instead turn our attention toward creating the conditions in which healing is most likely to occur.
listen and respond / Margaret Rosenau
Life is constantly engaging with us, speaking to us in a thousand ways. Our job is to listen and respond.
the gift within your health crisis / Penny Heiple
When you are in crisis, the very idea that a gift lies within the experience can seem absurd or even offensive.
the ultimate brain map / nature video
Watch this fascinating video from Nature Video to learn more about the advances being made in mapping the areas of the brain.
cranial motion colored bones / dr. marc pick
This video illustrates the rhythmic motion of the cranial bones, showing how they “breathe” and move with the craniosacral tide.
neuroanatomy: the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Learn about the traditional view of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in this 5-minute animated video.
craniosacral movement animated / Charles Swenson
This excellent animation depicts the cranial motion from several different directions and angles.
relationships and connections / Margaret Rosenau
Although our biodynamic classes are about making relationships and connections, I talk often in my classes about isolation, what creates it and why it is maintained both by individuals and cultures.
csf animation
This video is a nice, quick animation of the standard model/theory of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation.
how aromatherapy works
This short video explains in simple terms how aromatherapy affects your emotions, hormones, and healing responses.
human skull - exploded - labeled / witmerlab
This fantastic animation shows the human skull from every angle, “explodes” the model so you can see each bone individually, and then labels all the bones for you from various angles.
come take our introduction to biodynamic craniosacral therapy class! / Margaret Rosenau
This course is an introduction to the world of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. The focus of the class is on understanding and creating the conditions for healing and opening the door to the level of perception required for Craniosacral Therapy.
the biodynamic approach to healing / margaret rosenau
A Biodynamic approach to healing has several distinguishing elements, the most notable of which is that Health is primary, or always present.
presence v. comfort / Margaret Rosenau
Why is our culture so uncomfortable with not knowing?