What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy?
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a gentle, mind-body, hands-on therapeutic technique that works with the body’s inherent rhythms and subtle energy systems, particularly focusing on the craniosacral system (the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord). BCST is rooted in the belief that the body-mind has an innate ability to heal itself and that this healing process can be facilitated by balancing removing restrictions in the body’s internal rhythms and promoting deep relaxation. Developed as an evolution of craniosacral therapy (CST) by Dr. Franklyn Sills, BCST integrates principles from osteopathy, biodynamics (i.e., the study of forces and energies within living systems), and embryology to help restore balance and health. The therapy involves light touch, often no more than the weight of a nickel, with the practitioner tuning into the subtle, rhythmic pulses of the craniosacral system and the body's deep tissues.
The core concept of BCST is the presence of the "Breath of Life," a vital force that is thought to underpin all physiological processes and create natural, rhythmic pulses throughout the body. The practitioner works with the craniosacral system to access and support the body’s deep physiological rhythms, which are thought to govern not only physical health but also emotional and psychological well-being. The goal of BCST is to encourage the body's innate self-regulation and to facilitate a return to a state of balance and health, reducing pain, increasing mobility, resolving trauma, and supporting emotional and physical well-being.