Biodynamic Cardiovascular Therapy

Biodynamic Cardiovascular Therapy (BCVT) is the application of biodynamic craniosacral therapy principles of Primary Respiration (PR), visualizing the Breath of Life, and stillness to the heart and cardiovascular system. This exploration was begun by the founder of Osteopathy, Andrew Taylor Still in the 19th century. We teach his first principle, the unity of mind, body, and spirit. And we teach his second principle “the rule of the artery is supreme”. Primary Respiration is defined as a category of generative and creative movement phenomena in and around the body. The perception of Primary Respiration and dynamic stillness in their various forms awaken the instinct for healing.

The intention is for the therapist and client to experience embodied wholeness and compassion through conscious perception and visualization of the heart and vascular system. The focus is on exploring these qualities first in the therapist and then offering them to the client through the therapeutic presence of the therapist. We focus on how kindness is expressed through his or her hands when in contact with the client. This intention is based on the therapist’s perception of Primary Respiration (sometimes called the Long Tide) and dynamic stillness (sometimes called a stillpoint) while gently contacting the arteries of the client. This includes visualizing healing colors from Eastern medical systems. The potency of Primary Respiration is the health already in the body and we learn to track its therapeutic value.