Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, BCST or Cranio for short is a gentle yet powerful hands-on body therapy that acknowledges the deepest foundations of the human system, the body’s inherent wisdom and ability to self-heal. The practitioner is trained to listen and orient to subtle rhythms and forces guiding our health and formation. Our connection to the essential life force can become fragmented, inertia or stuck caused by stress, trauma, environmental factors etc. and create disease. This therapy provides a safe space where you can restore and reconnect with your natural resources and inner vitality, which is the starting point of healing. Although the process may appear subtle, it allows for profound and tangible changes to take place within the body-mind, facilitating a deeper sense of embodiment.

Who is it for?

Craniosacral therapy offers a wide range of benefits, addressing diverse physical and psycho-emotional health concerns, while also supporting personal growth and self-discovery. One of its notable strengths lies in its ability to provide a safe and effective method for working with trauma, residual effects of accidents or surgeries, as well as prenatal and perinatal issues. Remarkably gentle, this therapy is suitable for people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. Clients often report a profound sense of fluidity and wholeness following sessions, experiencing a transformative shift toward greater ease and balance within their body-mind. For some, the therapeutic experience may even resemble a meditative practice, as they tap into deep states of stillness and peace.

History of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

In the 1930s, Dr. Sutherland, an American osteopath, made groundbreaking observations about the cranial bones and their subtle movement that permeate the human system, manifesting within the body’s tissues, fluids, and cells. He recognized this phenomenon as a vital life force, which he termed the “Breath of Life.” In the realm of craniosacral biodynamics, this life force is viewed as an organizing principle that emerges from a deep dynamic stillness and assumes unique forms within the physical body. The field of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy has evolved over the past few decades, thanks to the pioneering efforts of numerous practitioners.