Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust

Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust Craniosacral therapy trainings: . Training practitioners since 1989 Graduates are awarded the designated letters B.C.S.T.

Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust is a school of excellence founded in 1989 that provides Practitioner Trainings, CPD and Introductory Seminars in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, as well as a foundation course in 'Living Anatomy'. The founder of the school is Michael Kern, author of the highly acclaimed book "Wisdom In The Body - The Craniosacral Approach To Essential Health", now available in ten languages. Within the school's biodynamic approach there is an emphasis to work in cooperation with the underlying forces that govern our health. This involves taking a whole person and patient centred approach to treatment that incorporates an appreciation of body, mind and spirit. Our courses deliver a wide range of skills providing students with the required foundations to effectively practice Craniosacral Therapy in a professional capacity. These skills are cultivated in a supportive and creative environment, and clinical experience is gained during the latter stages of the training at the Trust's unique teaching clinic in London. The Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust is accredited and/or approved by the Complementary Medicine Association (CMA), International Cranial Association (ICrA), Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and many international Craniosacral Therapy practitioner associations. (Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist). We offer:
* a comprehensive and inspiring Practitioner Training in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
* a great programme of continuing professional development courses with leading teachers of Craniosacral Therapy and allied fields.
* regular 'taster' introductory weekends and talks in Craniosacral Therapy.
* an experiential Living Anatomy foundation course.
* a teaching clinic in London providing low cost Craniosacral Therapy treatments.
* landmark Breath of Life Conferences.
* lovely room hire facilities for classes and seminars.

"There is a growing emphasis on expression—on releasing, purging, acting out what has been repressed. And while expressi...
03/04/2026

"There is a growing emphasis on expression—on releasing, purging, acting out what has been repressed. And while expression has its place, something essential is being misunderstood. Because expression alone does not reorganize the psyche.

In fact, without a holding environment—without the capacity to stay present in the body—these expressions can become patterned. Familiar. Even addictive. The system learns, “This is what we do with this energy.” But it does not learn anything new.

This is why catharsis, on its own, often leads to repetition—the same anger, the same shame, the same cycles, just enacted more consciously or more dramatically.

Integration asks something much more subtle. Not: how do I express this? But: can I stay with this?

Can I feel this in the body without collapsing into it? Can I remain in relationship with it, without needing to discharge it immediately?"

Thanks to Matt Licata

The role of spirituality in healthcare
02/04/2026

The role of spirituality in healthcare

The Doctors Who Say Spirituality Belongs in Medicine: Many patients with neurological disorders want spiritual care, but most clinicians are reluctant to offer it

Slow rhythmic pulsations cleanse the brain during sleep
02/04/2026

Slow rhythmic pulsations cleanse the brain during sleep

How does the brain clean itself during sleep? A new ultrafast MRI method tracks cerebrospinal fluid flow without contrast agents, revealing how vasomotor waves drive the brain's "nightly wash."

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Anatomy is still mysterious
31/03/2026

Anatomy is still mysterious

We think the human body is fully mapped. In reality, anatomy is still incomplete, and shaped by who was studied, and who wasn’t.

Scenes from Seminar 9 of our BCST training in Warsaw with Michael Kern. Many thanks to Instytut Biodynamicznej Terapii C...
30/03/2026

Scenes from Seminar 9 of our BCST training in Warsaw with Michael Kern. Many thanks to Instytut Biodynamicznej Terapii Czaszkowo-Krzyżowej

Big congratulations to our Living Anatomy graduates who have just completed their interactive and experiential training ...
30/03/2026

Big congratulations to our Living Anatomy graduates who have just completed their interactive and experiential training over nine online weekend seminars! Deep appreciation to teachers Gary Carter and Anne Stevens, and to Daena, Milla and Esther for their great support! The next Living Anatomy course will start in February 2027, with a taster foundation day on 12th December. Please email

30/03/2026

Reel from Seminar 9 of our BCST Practitioner Training in Warsaw with Michael Kern

The body contains a ‘liquid crystalline matrix’ helping to channel light and influencing function at a fundamental level
27/03/2026

The body contains a ‘liquid crystalline matrix’ helping to channel light and influencing function at a fundamental level

Scientists explain that the body is crystalline by nature, translating light into form, while the nervous system decides whether the incoming light is beneficial or overwhelming.

The crystalline structures within tissues help process and channel light, influencing biological processes, cellular communication, and overall health. Depending on the nervous system’s response, light can either stimulate healing or create stress when the system is overloaded. This highlights the intricate balance between energy, physiology, and well-being.

Understanding how the body interacts with light opens new possibilities in medicine, therapy, and wellness. Scientists are exploring ways to harness light safely for regenerative treatments, neurostimulation, and enhancing cellular function, while avoiding harmful overexposure.

Discoveries like this illustrate how science continues to uncover hidden mechanisms within the body. By studying the crystalline nature of tissues and the nervous system’s control, researchers reveal the subtle ways light shapes human life and health.

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The founder of the school is Michael Kern, author of the highly acclaimed book "Wisdom In The Body - The Craniosacral Approach To Essential Health", now available in ten languages. Tracy Evans is the Course Director. Within the school's "biodynamic" approach there is an emphasis to work in cooperation with the underlying forces that govern our health. This involves taking a whole person and patient centred approach to treatment that incorporates an appreciation of body, mind and spirit. Our courses deliver a wide range of skills providing students with the required foundations to effectively practice Craniosacral Therapy in a professional capacity. These skills are cultivated in a supportive and creative environment, and clinical experience is gained during the latter stages of the training at the Trust's unique teaching clinic in London. Graduates from our training are awarded a professional diploma in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and given the designated letters B.C.S.T. (Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist). The B.C.S.T. award comes from the Trust as part of its membership of the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings (IABT). Graduates are also eligible to join the Association Of Physical And Natural Therapies (APNT), British Complementary Medicine Association (BCMA) and many international Craniosacral practitioner associations. The Trust also offers: * a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development courses with leading teachers of Craniosacral Therapy and allied fields. * regular 'taster' introductory weekends and talks in Craniosacral Therapy. * an experiential Living Anatomy foundation course. * a teaching clinic in London providing low cost Craniosacral Therapy treatments. * landmark Breath of Life Conferences. * lovely room hire facilities for classes and seminars.