Craniosacral – The BioDynamic Model

Most practitioners find things beyond their understanding of the physical body in the quiet subtleties of craniosacral exploration. Depending on their beliefs, they see these experiences as spiritual, metaphysical, energetic, etc.

Found it!

Sutherland and Still firmly believed in a vital, universal divine force, although neither maintained a connection with organized religion. Like Palmer, they believed that this was the source of healing. Biodynamic Craniosacral evolved out of Sutherland’s findings during craniosacral exploration.

His perspective shifted in the late 40s when Sutherland was in his 70s. The stories are based on an experience when he was treating a hopeless case and did not know what to do. So, he focused on the ebb and flow of the cycle. Sutherland had an epiphany that there was an Intelligence in cerebrospinal fluid that healed.

“What I am about to say is not a religious talk, although it may appear to be….Be still and know that I am God (Genesis 2, 7). Be still these physical senses and get as close to your maker as you can – closer than breathing.”

William Garner Sutherland, Contributions To Thought, p. 209

He encouraged students to orient toward the unerring potency of Primary Respiration. Further, Sutherland encouraged his students to facilitate healing through their connection with The Tide instead of using the skills of analysis and external forces.