Centring and listening
Advanced centring techniques. Listening to the Tides (Mid Tide and Long Tide). The Resources.
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Craniosacral Training
Craniosacral training is open to anyone who wishes to deepen their professional knowledge or to begin a new career as a Holistic Craniosacral Practitioner.
Craniosacral Technique · TCS
Three modules: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
The BioSintesi Craniosacrale programme is organised in three modules (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) covering Craniosacral Technique (TCS). The theory-and-practice seminars address a range of subjects, including:
Foundations and listening
- History and evolution of craniosacral technique (Biomechanics, Biodynamics, Network, …)
- Centring and listening techniques for the Craniosacral Practitioner
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Primary Respiratory System (Craniosacral System)
- The body rhythms (listening techniques and holds)
Techniques
- Fascial techniques (the Diaphragms and the Limbs)
- “Accessory” techniques on the craniosacral and fascial system (CV4, V-Spread, …)
- Methods and techniques for assessing the craniosacral system
Further study
- Advanced techniques
- Verbal dialogue, Trauma and Shock
- Techniques and further study of specific cases
Craniosacral Biodynamics · BCS
Eight seminars, around 170 hours
Having completed the three levels of Craniosacral Technique (TCS), or even only the first level (TCS1), you can move on to the training in Craniosacral Biodynamics (BCS): 8 seminars of 2 days each, around 170 hours in total.
The Craniosacral Biodynamics path is open to everyone, including those coming from other schools or who have already completed courses elsewhere. The curriculum covers, among other things:
Biodynamic techniques
The Biodynamic Techniques. Becker’s “3 Phases of Healing”. Stillpoint, EV4 and CV4 in Biodynamics.
Systems and dynamics
The Inherent Treatment Plan. The Central Nervous System. Spinal and Vertebral Dynamics. The Viscerocranium in Biodynamics. The Ignition of the Heart.
Detailed programme
You can ask us by email for more detail on the training: the full programme, the training path, the fees and more
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Explore the path
- The dates of the three levels are in the calendar of craniosacral courses in Milan
- The content of each module is in the training curriculum
- An introductory overview is in the introductory webinar on the technique
- The origins of the technique are told in the history of the craniosacral technique
- The teacher is introduced on the course teacher page
- For practitioners already trained there are the advanced seminars
- For those with healthcare training there is the path of craniosacral for healthcare professionals
- Once you have chosen your level, go to enrolment on the courses
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the Craniosacral Technique?
It is a non-invasive manual technique with roots in osteopathy, in the insights of Andrew Taylor Still and in William Garner Sutherland’s work on the movement of fluids. The practitioner works with a very light touch, of no more than a few grams, sensing the rhythms of the Primary Respiratory System and accompanying the body towards a spontaneous reorganisation.
Are there any prerequisites for enrolling?
No. The path is open both to those starting out in a holistic profession and to those already practising who are looking for a deeper approach. No prior healthcare training is required.
What is the difference between biomechanics and biodynamics?
They are two ways of working with the same system. The biomechanical approach focuses on assessing and treating restrictions, with specific techniques on bones, membranes and fasciae. The biodynamic approach favours listening to the system’s own dynamics, with an even subtler intervention. At Biosintesi the three levels cover biomechanics; biodynamics has a dedicated year-long path.
Can I take part if I trained at another school?
Yes. The advanced seminars are open to craniosacral practitioners and to those in training, including people coming from other schools, as well as to osteopaths, manual therapists and wellbeing professionals.