FEEL THE CALM
Community Settling Meditations

Experience the calming effects of settling in connection with others. Join an upcoming online settling meditation event led by a BCST teacher or highly-experienced BCST practitioner to support our community. Find recordings of past meditations below.

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Spring Equinox Community Meditation 

Gary Peterson, RCST® has been teaching and practicing energy therapies for over 30 years. Gary studied Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Franklyn Sills, as well as Prenatal and Birth Therapy with Ray Castellino. His teaching and private practice are inspired by his strong desire to understand and alleviate the deep causes of suffering brought about by stress and trauma to the nervous system. Learn more about Gary here. 

Recorded live March 20, 2024.  Listen to the recording here

Winter Solstice Meditation
Recorded live December 21, 2023

Join Vanessa Lillie, RCST^®  in a guided meditation celebrating Winter. Vanessa began her studies of Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy in 2007. She is an approved BCTA/NA instructor. She has also trained and studied a myriad of healing arts such as acupressure, massage, prenatal and infant massage, connective tissue work, and Reiki. You can learn more about her practice here.

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Dealing With Tragedy
Recorded live June 1, 2022

A special community talk and meditation with Michael Shea, PhD, RCST^®, LMT, to help grieve and process tragic events.

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RECORDINGS OF PAST EVENTS

Enjoy these recordings of past community meditations (30 - 60 minutes each). You can find shorter 'Feel the Calm' guided meditations (5 - 20 minutes) HERE.

June 21, 2023 ~ Summer Solstice Meditation, with Christel Libiot
March 20, 2023 ~ Spring Equinox Meditation, with Cherionna Menzam-Sills
December 21, 2022 ~ Winter Solstice Meditation, with Elsie White
June 1, 2022 ~ Dealing With Tragedy, with Michael Shea
March 20, 2022 ~ Spring Equinox Settling Meditation, with Robyn Michele Jones
March 16, 2022 ~ Meditation for World Peace, with Michael Shea
January 13, 2022 ~ New Year's Settling with Transpersonal Awareness, with Roger Gilchrist
December 20, 2021 ~ Winter Solstice Gathering
June 21, 2021 ~ Summer Solstice Meditation
April 19, 2021 ~ Dynamic Equilibrium, with Roger Gilchrist
December 21, 2020 ~ Winter Solstice Community Meditation
November 2, 2020  ~  Robyn Michele Jones
August 14, 2020 ~ Mimi Ikle-Khalsa
July 17, 2020 ~ Jennifer Corlett
July 3, 2020 ~ Kate White
June 26, 2020 ~ Prue Jeffries
June 19,2020 ~ Brigit Viksnins
June 12, 2020 ~ Vileena Purpuri
June 5, 2020  ~  Michael Shea
May 29, 2020  ~  Gary Peterson
May 22, 2020  ~  Lucie Mitchell
May 15, 2020  ~  Dr. Kate Klemer
May 8, 2020  ~  Joyce Harader
May 1, 2020  ~  Robyn Michele Jones
April 24, 2020 ~ Jennifer Corlett
April 17, 2020 - Dr. Kate Klemer
April 9, 2020 - Margaret Rosenau 
April 3, 2020 - Jennifer Song
March 27, 2020 - Gary Peterson
March 21, 2020 - Robyn Michele Jones

Summer Solstice Meditation, with Christel Libiot

Christel Libiot, RCST® became an RCST® in 2015. Since then, she has been assisting in Mimi Iklé-Khalsa’s trainings and became a BCST Teacher in 2021. Prior to entering the wonderful world of biodynamic craniosacral therapy, Christel designed and led wellness workshops, empowerment retreats, classes and transformational circles, including cacao ceremonies in the mid-Atlantic area. She has been a co-leader for over sixty 3-day residential experiential workshops for women in the US and in Europe with Woman Within® International. Christel loves to weave the magic of BCST with her prior experience to create a nourishing environment where each person can feel held, seen and heard. You can read more about Christel here.

Spring Equinox Meditation, with Cherionna Menzam-Sills

Cherionna Menzam-Sills, PhD, ISMETA RSMT/E, RCST^® is a prenatal and birth therapist, movement therapist and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. She has published chapters on early development in volumes one and two of Foundations in Craniosacral Biodynamics, has authored The Breath of Life: An Introduction to Craniosacral Biodynamics (North Atlantic Books, April 2018), Spirit into Form: Exploring Embryological Potential and Prenatal Psychology (Cosmoanelixis), and her forthcoming book, Birth as Shadow: Shining Light on Prenatal and Birth Experience. Cherionna has been a Senior Tutor at Karuna Institute and has taught her own BCST trainings in Canada and the USA, as well as co-teaching with Franklyn Sills in the foundation training and many post-grads. She has a private practice currently focused on supervision and mentoring, often online, as well as facilitating small womb surround process workshops and teaching her own training for practitioners on working with prenatal and birth trauma. Cherionna is committed in her work and life to embodied presence. Website: birthingyourlife.org

Winter Solstice Meditation, with Elsie White


Elsie White, RCST, LMT,  has been practicing bodywork since 2008. Her strong background in therapeutic massage served as a good foundation for the cultivation of her passion, Biodynamic craniosacral therapy. Elsie adds to the palette of her offerings a co-creative intuitive healing modality and therapeutic astrological readings. Her private practice, Peace and Renewal Healing Arts, is located in Chatham, NY. After graduating from Turtle Back Craniosacral Education, Elsie began teaching in 2018 with Margery Chessare, and took charge of the school in 2022. Learn more about Elsie's work at craniosacraleducation.com and peaceandrenewal.com.

Dealing With Tragedy, with Michael Shea

Michael Shea, PhD, RCST^®, LMT,  is one of the preeminent educators and authors in the fields of somatic psychology, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. He leads seminars throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Dr. Shea received his master’s degree in Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University, and a doctorate in Somatic Psychology at The Union Institute. His books include: Somatic Psychology and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy – Volume 1 through 5, Myofascial Release Therapy and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy: The Heart of the Practice. Learn more about Michael's work at sheaheart.com.

Spring Equinox Settling Meditation, with Robyn Michele Jones

Robyn Michele Jones, MA, RCST®, CMT, is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher and President of the BCTA/NA Board. She has been studying and practicing bodywork since 1984, and has a strong background both in a variety of bodywork modalities and in mindfulness psychotherapy. Her continuing studies in anatomy, embryology, and pre & perinatal therapy inspire and deeply inform her teaching and practice. Learn more about Robyn Michele here.

Meditation for World Peace, with Michael Shea

The video played at the end of this meditation can be found (and shared) on YouTube, here.

Michael Shea, PhD, RCST^®, LMT,  is one of the preeminent educators and authors in the fields of somatic psychology, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. He leads seminars throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Dr. Shea received his master’s degree in Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University, and a doctorate in Somatic Psychology at The Union Institute. His books include: Somatic Psychology and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy – Volume 1 through 5, Myofascial Release Therapy and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy: The Heart of the Practice. Learn more about Michael's work at sheaheart.com.

Settling & Transpersonal Awareness, with Roger Gilchrist

Roger Gilchrist, MA, RCST®, RPE, is a transpersonal psychotherapist who practices teaches Craniosacral Biodynamics and energy medicine. He is the author of the book Craniosacral Therapy and the Energetic Body, and teaches classes worldwide through his school, Wellness Institute.

Winter Solstice Gathering ~ December 20, 2021

Brigit Viksnins takes you meditatively through energetic clearings of self, family, social groups and the world, enhancing boundaries as well as your heart coherence. Some Latvian songs are shared.Practices from traditional Latvian winter solstice rituals, for deepening your connection with the unconditional spiritual aspects of the sun, a warming mother goddess in that cosmology. Before listening to the recording, you might like to ponder the lightest and darkest aspects of the past year, and consider aspects of the year to come. To create a rich experience, it is suggested you have the following on hand:

• Drum, bell or pot with wooden spoon, or other object(s) to make a bit of noise. 
• Divination or Tarot deck (at one point, cards will be drawn).
• A form of light, like candles.
• Seasonal decorations, like evergreens. (Be sure to communicate with any tree you trim, asking permission and giving thanks for branches you harvest.)
• Two or more pieces of paper and a pen. (You may want to burn one or both pieces, in a safe fire after the gathering.) 

Brigit Viksnins, MAT, SEP, RCST^®, LMT, BCTMB, who has been studying BCST since 1996, now teaches her own safety and danger-based version of working with the body security system, Alchemical Alignment, based on various modalities: Aikido, Somatic Experiencing, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Body Into Being from Ray Castellino and Anna Chitty (which included Polarity and Pre- and Perinatal Healing principles), and also myofascial and metaphysical work. Brigit enjoys synthesizing and presenting the essential elements of her clinical experience regarding alchemizing states of danger and imprint, and cultivating states of safety and blueprint. Learn about programs offered at:  AlchemicalAlignment.com.  Her Latvian heritage provides a rich nature-based cosmology and ritual practice that can blend seamlessly with our work. 

Summer Solstice Meditation ~ June 21, 2021

Celebrating the Summer Solstice, with Jennifer Song, BCTA/NA President, doing a short reading, followed by Linda Robinson, RCST®, performing her singing bowls, and  Lucie Mitchell, BCTA/NA Board Chair, will guiding a meditation and BCST practice on "Facial Rejuvenation". 

Dynamic Equilibrium, with Roger Gilchrist, MA, RPE, RCST^® ~ April 19, 2021

Roger Gilchrist leads a centering practice that explores dynamic equilibrium. This principle in Craniosacral Biodynamics can be found in stillness and in action. It is the action of dynamic equilibrium that keeps the living system in balance. Rhythmic balanced interchange is a function of dynamic equilibrium. Roger explores dynamic equilibrium via the structure of the body, the movement of energy, the tide of primary respiration, and the equipoise of the field.

Winter Solstice Community Meditation ~ December 21, 2020

Meditation: Lucie Mitchell, RCST^®, BCTA/NA Board Chair

Music:
Chakra Healing with Singing Bowls:  Linda Robinson, RCST^®, BCTA/NA Board Member
"Dawn" (from the album "Flying), by Garth Stevenson



Poem: (read by Jennifer Song, RCST^®, BCTA/NA President)

Community Settling Meditation with Robyn Michele Jones ~ November 2, 2020

Robyn Michele Jones, MA, RCST®, CMT, is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher and President of the BCTA/NA Board. She has been studying and practicing bodywork since 1984, and has a strong background both in a variety of bodywork modalities and in mindfulness psychotherapy. Her continuing studies in anatomy, embryology, and pre & perinatal therapy inspire and deeply inform her teaching and practice. Learn more about Robyn Michele here.

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Community Settling Meditation with Mimi Ikle-Khalsa ~ August 14, 2020

Mimi Ikle-Khalsa, RCST®, LMT, is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy practitioner and Teacher  who is devoted to sharing BCST with her community and weaves weave compassion into all aspects of her life. She has studies health related modalities since the 1990’s and has a background in psychology, massage therapy, polarity therapy and shamanic healing. Learn more about Mimi here.

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Community Settling Meditation with Jennifer Corlett ~ July 17, 2020

Jennifer Corlett, RCST®, PhD, blends her experience as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy practitioner and teacher, Gestalt trained clinician and OSD consultant, psychologist, Heartfulness meditation trainer, and longtime spiritual seeker to create foundation trainings that prepare the mind, heart, and hands of students studying to be Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapists. Learn more about Jennifer here.

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Community Settling Meditation with Kate White ~ July 3, 2020

Kate White, MA, CMT, RSCT®, CEIM is a craniosacral and massage therapist, prenatal and early childhood educator.  All her therapeutic work and classes arise out of her work as a somatic therapist, where she is passionate about the brain and mind-body medicine. Kate’s work combines somatic therapy with brain development to help give families with babies and small children the best possible start. Learn more about Kate here.

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Community Settling Meditation with Prue Jeffries ~ June 26, 2020

Download a copy of the Rainer Maria Rilke poem read by Prue at the end of the meditation.

Prue Jeffries, BCST, RCST®, CMT, is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy  Teacher and Movement Educator.  She spent 20+ years as a Professional Surfer, and blends together her life long affinity with water and love of wellness, with rich and varied life experiences for a deep understanding of the body as being through Body of Wonder.

Community Settling Meditation with Brigit Viksnins ~ June 19, 2020

Brigit Viksnins, MAT, SEP, RCST®, LMT, BCTMB has created her own version of bodywork, Alchemical Alignment, based on various modalities:  mainly Somatic Experiencing, Full Spectrum and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity principles, Pre- and PeriNatal Healing, Aikido and myofascial work. In private practice since 1996, and a student of Aikido since 1991, Brigit specializes in working with the body's security system. 

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Community Settling Meditation with Vilenna Purpuri ~ June 12, 2020

Vileena Purpuri, BCST, RCST®, CMT, is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher, and has been practicing craniosacral therapy for 23 years. Her passion for this work springs from an inner call to serve others in finding wellness and balance through gentle, sensitive touch that recognizes and contacts the body’s wholeness and inherent healing capacity. She has a private practice in Santa Cruz, CA. Learn more about Vileena here. 

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 Community Settling Meditation with Michael Shea ~ June 5, 2020

Michael J. Shea is one of the preeminent educators and authors in the fields of somatic psychology, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. He leads seminars throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Dr. Shea received his master’s degree in Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University, and a doctorate in Somatic Psychology at The Union Institute. His books include: Somatic Psychology and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy – Volume 1 through 5, Myofascial Release Therapy and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy: The Heart of the Practice.

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Community Settling Meditation with Gary Peterson ~ May 29, 2020

Gary Peterson, RCST, PTP,  is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher, who also has a background in polarity therapy. He has spent many years focused on understanding and alleviating the deep causes of suffering resulting from stress and trauma, especially for mothers and babies.  Through his school, STAR (Settling Touch and Resource) Institute, he has taught BCST since 2004 He is currently working to complete his first book, Settling – Simple Practices for Calming Your Nervous System. Learn more about Gary here. 

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Community Settling Meditation with Lucie Mitchell ~ May 22, 2020

Lucie Mitchell, RCST®, has been practicing Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy since 2008, is a BCTA/NA Board member, and has taught yoga and meditation for over 25 years. Introduced to craniosacral therapy when her son was born, she works often with babies and focuses on bringing health and harmony to new families. Learn more about Lucie's work at www.cranionyc.com.  

 Community Settling Meditation with Dr. Kate Klemer ~ May 15, 2020

Dr. Kate Klemer  is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher, practitioner of craniosacral therapy since 1986, Genetic Nutritionist, and Doctor of Chiropractic. She has been in private practice since 1988 in Northampton Massachusetts. She opened her School of Divine Structure in 2013, and recently renovated an Odd Fellows Hall to host residential trainings, and multidisciplinary courses in the mind-body field. Learn more about Dr. Kate here. 

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 Community Settling Meditation with Joyce Harader ~ May 8, 2020

Download a copy of the poem read by Joyce at the end of the meditation.

Joyce Harader, RCST®, has been a Biodynamic Cranosacral Therapy Teacher since 2008. She has been helping people to realize their own healing potential for over 25 years, working primarily from a foundation of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST), and incorporating other complementary modalities when needed. 

Community Settling Meditation with Robyn Michelle Jones ~ May 1, 2020

The Three Bodies image is courtesy of Cherionna Menzam-Sills

Robyn Michele Jones, MA, RCST®, CMT, is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher and President of the BCTA/NA Board. She has been studying and practicing bodywork since 1984, and has a strong background both in a variety of bodywork modalities and in mindfulness psychotherapy. Her continuing studies in anatomy, embryology, and pre & perinatal therapy inspire and deeply inform her teaching and practice. Learn more about Robyn Michele here.

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Community Settling Meditation with Jennifer Corlett ~ April 24, 2020

Jennifer Corlett, RCST®, Ph.D, blends her experience as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy practitioner and teacher, Gestalt trained clinician and OSD consultant, psychologist, Heartfulness meditation trainer, and longtime spiritual seeker to create foundation trainings that prepare the mind, heart, and hands of students studying to be Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapists. Learn more about Jennifer here.

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Community Settling Meditation with Dr. Kate Klemer ~ April 17, 2020

Dr. Kate Klemer  is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher, practitioner of craniosacral therapy since 1986, Genetic Nutritionist, and Doctor of Chiropractic. She has been in private practice since 1988 in Northampton Massachusetts. She opened her School of Divine Structure in 2013, and recently renovated an Odd Fellows Hall to host residential trainings, and multidisciplinary courses in the mind-body field. Learn more about Dr. Kate here. 

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 Community Settling Meditation with Margaret Rosenau ~ April 9, 2020 

Margaret Rosenau, MA, RCST®, SEP, APP, is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher and has completed trainings in several bodywork modalities: Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing®, Pre and Perinatal Psychology, and Polarity Therapy. Margaret has been seeing individual clients in her own private practice since 1997. Learn more about Margaret and her School of Inner Health here. 

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Community Settling Meditation with Jennifer Song ~ April 3, 2020 

Jennifer Song, RCST®, has been practicing biodynamic craniosacral therapy since 1998, and is a founding member of the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA/NA). She has studied pre- and perinatal therapy, and is also a Shiatsu Therapist, Reiki practitioner and Belief Change Coach. 

Community Settling Meditation with Gary Peterson ~ March 27, 2020

Gary Peterson, RCST, PTP,  is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher, who also has a background in polarity therapy. He has spent many years focused on understanding and alleviating the deep causes of suffering resulting from stress and trauma, especially for mothers and babies.  Through his school, STAR (Settling Touch and Resource) Institute, he has taught BCST since 2004 He is currently working to complete his first book, Settling – Simple Practices for Calming Your Nervous System. Learn more about Gary here. 

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Community Settling Meditation with Robyn Michele Jones ~ March 21, 2020

This recording starts with an introduction to the practice of 'settling'. The meditation begins at approximately 7:35 minutes.

 
Robyn Michele Jones, MA, RCST®, CMT, is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy teacher and President of the BCTA/NA Board. She has been studying and practicing bodywork since 1984, and has a strong background both in a variety of bodywork modalities and in mindfulness psychotherapy. Her continuing studies in anatomy, embryology, and pre & perinatal therapy inspire and deeply inform her teaching and practice. Learn more about Robyn Michele here.

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