art of Listening how do we listen?
inner inquiry asking questions of the self: reflecting on what has been, what is now, what will be
anatomical guidelines regarding body systems, their rhythms, pulses and fluid flows ~ the underlying forces that determine how we function
workings of the cranial sacral system ~ the core-link
anatomy of the cranium : spine : sacrum : fascia : diaphragms : meninges
an introduction to the ‘primary respiratory system’ ~ “the pulse is felt as a whispered wave coursing throughout the body” ~The Breath of Life as stated by W.G. Sutherland
becoming aware of the internal sounds and pulses of the body through direct hands on experience ~ discovery through personal experience
palpation potential
silence stillness
physical and psychological aspects of ICB
an awareness of the body's innate intelligence
embracing holistically, the essence of being human
whole body evaluation ~ the body as a whole expresses a widening from side to side in inhalation, followed by a narrowing in exhalation ~ a significant diagnostic tool
Integrated Cranial Biodynamic study programs may provide a therapist, body ~ worker, with an additional resource tool for inclusion in their already existing practices
ICB is an extremely powerful tool offered to the receiver by extremely gentle touch