The First Language of the Body
“Touch comes before sight, before speech. It is the first language and the last, and it always tells the truth.”
— Margaret Atwood
A Space for Grief
When I began Body Origins, I did not set out to specialise in anything in particular. Some BCST practitioners work intentionally with certain conditions or experiences such as pregnancy, working with children or chronic pain. As BCST practitioners in Hobart are few, I knew that I wanted to hold my doors open to anyone that might be seeking this kind of therapy.
The Breath of Life
The Breath of Life — one of my absolute favourite philosophies in the teachings of Biodynamics and something that when touched upon, changes everything in a session. While BCST is informed by theoretical and practical application and training involves precise scientific and anatomical study of the body, we also acknowledge and give space to the mystery and beauty of life as lived in a human body.
How I started a tea practice…
I first sat for a Tea Ceremony with my lifelong mentor and dear friend Ourania from Ourano Yoga Life in Brisbane. It was almost 10 years ago and I still vividly remember looking down into the gorgeous amber-hued tea in my bowl and seeing the entire world! The earth seemed to speak to me from within that bowl…
Origins and History of BCST
I’m often asked: what exactly is Craniosacral Therapy? There are a lot of ways to answer this question, and I’m passionate about demystifying our practice and increasing education and awareness of this progressive, advanced therapy through both the scientific foundations and deep philosophy.