Free Webinar: Non Doing in Biodynamic CST, Steve Haines

• Title: Non Doing in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
• Trainer: Steve Haines
• Time: 14 Sep 2022, 6.30-8.00pm UK timezone
• Cost: Free
  

'Non doing' is something I first learnt about from my study of Zen Shiatsu. 'Zen in the Art of Archery' (Herrigel 1953) opened up a whole new world for me. I still think this is the best book if you want to understand biodynamic craniosacral therapy.

From Zen I quickly discovered Taoism. My understanding was deepened by the teaching of Franklyn Sills. There was real joy in my time as a tutor at the Karuna Institute hearing Franklyn make links between BCST and his study of Taoism. There was a clear focus on change emerging from within facilitated by the presence of another. 

In his later writing, WG Sutherland, the founder of the cranial osteopathy, radically changed his early focus on biomechanics. 'Don’t try to drive the mechanism through any external force. Rely upon the Tide' (Sutherland 1990). This expansive model of trusting the tide, is foundational for the biodynamic model. 

The power of cranial work comes from its gentleness. The ability to facilitate change without force. In a session, when I feel something let go from the inside, it is one of the most exciting things I know. In this webinar I will try to draw out some of the principles and skills we teach in biodynamics that are rooted in non doing. 

Steve Haines is author of the best selling Really Strange series. Touch is Really Strange is the latest book in the series and the distillation of decades of experience of being a bodyworker. 

• Herrigel E (1953) Zen in the Art of Archery. London: Vintage Books.
• Sutherland WG (1990) Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy. Portland, OR: Rudra Press, p14

The first hour will be a talk on non doing and BCST.  The last half hour is aimed at people interested in training with Body College Galway or London in The Art of Touch

There will a recording of the webinar. Please register to be sent the link even if you cannot attend live.