The Idea Crucible

Accessing the deeper Levels of the Breath

The third Dharma talk focuses on the ancient idea of Pranayama practice, its use and application in modern day life, and how it can take us much deeper into the subtleties of our breath. Additionally, we want to experience how pranic breathing acts on our body and the mind and prepares us for mindfulness and meditation practice.

. . .As an occupational therapist, I have used standardized objective assessments for as long as I have treated. Initially, when I began performing CranioSacral Therapy (CST) treatments I did not use any objective measurements to quantify results/outcomes from the bodywork. I still do not always use objective measurements for my bodywork clients, but the numbers of those who receive treatment from me who participate in at least one objective assessment, are beginning to rise. The reasons for this are many, and include the fact that many individuals who seek CranioSacral Therapy (CST) are dealing with issues that are often difficult to measure. Due to the subjective nature of issues such as chronic pain, headaches, migraines, sleep disorders, neuropathy, etc. progress can often be occurring, yet the client may not always recognize the progress being made because of the hyper-irritation aspect of the nervous system and the lack of integration of the BodyMindSpirit . . .