Essential Books
Body Intelligence
Body Intelligence offers a new understanding of how the body works and leads the reader to a greater sense of wellbeing and an enriched sense of self.
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Cranial Intelligence
Cranial Intelligence provides a practical approach to therapeutic work based on the authors clinical experience and teaching of the work all over the world. The book demystifies the model and attempts to articulate in clear simple language the essence of what actually works in clinical practice. The book includes meditation exercises, treatment guidelines and clinical highlight features. Unique in the biodynamic field are chapters on joints, organs and practice development.
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Waking the Tiger
An important book - the first accessible
therapeutic exploration of the trauma model.
Author: Peter Levine
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Highly Recommended Books
Craniosacral Biodynamics Volume 1
Fantastic depth of information and theory on biodynamic CST.
Author: Franklyn Sills
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Craniosacral Biodynamics Volume 2
Fantastic depth of information and theory on biodynamic CST.
Author: Franklyn Sills
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Life in Motion
Great book by Sutherlands main successor.
Author: Rollin Becker
Publisher: Rudra Press
Wisdom in the Body
The clearest introduction to the biodynamic model
Author: Michael Kern
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
The Body Remembers
Very clear and readable introduction to the
trauma model for therapists.
Author: Babette Rothschild
Publisher: Norton Books
Waking the Tiger
An important book - the first accessible
therapeutic exploration of the trauma model.
Author: Peter Levine
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy
From the founder of cranial work, an overview of his writings.
Author: W.G. Sutherland
Publisher: Sutherland Cranial Foundation
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Volume 1
Slightly more academic overview.
Author: Michael Shea
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Volume 2
Slightly more academic overview.
Author: Michael Shea
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Anatomy Atlas
A Regional Atlas of Anatomy
Great book, single volume atlas.
Author: Clemente
Publisher: Urban & Schwarzenburg
Atlas of Human Anatomy
Netter is probably the best known single volume anatomy atlas.
Author: Netter
Publisher: Ciba-Geigy Pubs
Atlas of Human Anatomy
2 volumes covering the whole body.
Author: Sobotta
Publisher: Urban & Schwarzenburg
Atlas of Human Anatomy
A new book with amazing quality of pictures.
Publisher: Thieme
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Anatomy & Physiology Books
Anatomy and Physiology
Author: Marieb
Publisher: Pearson Benjamin Cummings
Anatomy and Physiology
Author: Martini
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Anatomy and Physiology
Author: Tortora
Publisher: Harper Collins
Gray's Anatomy: 38th British Edition
Author: Henry Gray
Editor: Peter L. Williams
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Well known texts in the Cranial Field
The Stillness of Life
Author: Rollin Becker
Publisher: Stillness Press
Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (1st Edition)
Later editions became more biomechanical. The original reference book for cranial motion.
Author: Harold Magoun
Publisher: Sutherland Cranial Foundation
Contributions of Thought
Tracks the development of Sutherland approach. In later life there was a clear shift towards what is now the biodynamic model.
Author: W.G. Sutherland
Publisher: Sutherland Cranial Foundation
Craniosacral Therapy II: Beyond the Dura
Tracks the development of Sutherland approach. In later life there was a clear shift towards what is now the biodynamic model.
Author: John Updedger
Publisher: Eastland Press
Craniosacral Therapy
Author: Upledger & Vredevoogd
Publisher: Eastland Press
Being and Becoming
Author: Franklyn Sills
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Heart of Listening Volume 1&2
Author: Hugh Milne
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
General Recommendations
Anatomy of Potency
Author: Nicholas Handoll
Publisher: Osteopathic Supplies
The Human Brain
Author: John Nolte
Publisher: Mosby
Molecules of Emotion
Author: Candace Pert
Publisher: Pocket Books
Focusing
Very useful model to support your verbal skills.
Author: Eugene Gendlin
Publisher: Bantam
The Emotional Brain
Author: Joseph LeDoux
Publisher: Phoenix
Job’s Body
Classic guide to anatomy and physiology for bodywork - very good on connective tissue.
Author: Deane Juhan
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Emotional Anatomy
Some great pictures.
Author: Stanley Keleman
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Sensitive Chaos
Some great pictures.
Author: Theodor Schwenk
Publisher: Vermillion
Hidden Messages in Water
Some great pictures.
Author: Masaru Emoto
Publisher: Beyond Words Pubs
The Rainbow and the Worm
Difficult read without a science background. Some of her online articles are a good introduction to her thought.
Author: Mae Wan Ho
Publisher: World Scientific Pubs
Tao Te Ching
Many translations - Stephen Addiss translation is one to check
Author: Lao Tzu
Publisher: (many translations)
Zen Mind, Beginners Mind
Elegantly defines many principles essential to the work.
Author: Shunriyu Suzuki
Publisher: Weatherhill Pubs
The Field
Author: Lynne McTagart
Publisher: Element
The Holographic Paradigm
Author: Ken Wilbur
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John Bowlby and Attachment Theory
Author: Jeremy Holmes
Publisher: Brunner-Routledge
Zen and the Art of Archery
Fantastic book on power of non doing.
Author: Eugene Herrigel
Publisher: Pantheon Books
From Conception to Birth
Images of living human embryos/foetuses at all stages of development made by computer processing medical images. Extraordinary.
Author: Alexander Tsiaras
Publisher: Random House
Colour Atlas of Embryology
Author: Ulrich Drews
Publisher: Thieme
Embryology Colouring Book
Author: Matsumura
Publisher: Mosby
Human Embryology
Author: William J Larsen
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Human Labor and Birth
One of the best texts on human labour and birth.
Author: Harry Oxorn
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
