Beyond the Rhythms
Exploring rhythms and the alternation between movement and stillness in Craniosacral Therapy
Course outline
Rhythms and stillness have a profound relationship to human health, with implications for body, mind, and spirit. This advanced-level workshop is designed to offer participants a deeper understanding of the expression of rhythms in the human body and the relationships between rhythms, physiology, and states of consciousness. One important aspect of working with rhythms in the self-healing process is their alternation between rhythmic movement and still points or experiences of stillness during CranioSacral Therapy (CST) treatment.
The work with rhythms is twofold. First, understanding rhythms and rhythm centers makes it possible to treat these centers more precisely using CST. Second, palpating and learning to work with a polyrhythmic system - both within ourselves and within the client’s body - opens communication with the inner wisdom across a broader spectrum of rhythms and stillness. An essential dimension of rhythms is the experience of different levels of stillness. Rhythm and stillness cannot be separated; together, they create a space that supports self-healing.
With a focus on working within the Upledger paradigm, participants will become more proficient in treating rhythm centers by using different rhythms and by exploring the alternation between rhythm and stillness. This approach supports a deeper understanding and direct experience of the self-healing aspects of CST.
The course includes lectures, group discussions, body exercises, meditations, demonstrations, and hands-on practice for each concept presented.
Learning objectives
- A continued experiential understanding of the Upledger paradigm
- Insight into the relationship between an open CST system and the perception of rhythms
- Understanding of the 10-step protocol, moving from the physical body to layered levels of the body
- Knowledge of key points in opening the CranioSacral System
- An introduction to rhythms in the cranial concept: science and philosophy
- Understanding of the origin of rhythms and their relationship to health and self-healing
- Skills for treating major rhythm centers
- Experience working with a polyrhythmic system in CST
- Insight into rhythms and physiological coherence, including heart–brain and mind–body relationships
- Exploration of rhythms beyond structure: rhythms and their relationship to consciousness
- Understanding rhythms and stillness in identity, self, and the self-healing process
- Knowledge of rhythm centers in relation to the vertical and horizontal aspects of the CranioSacral System
- Understanding rhythm centers in relation to the triangle of hands, heart, and brain
Conditions of participation
In order to join the course, we request an ongoing practice of craniosacral therapy and the attendance of the two following classes: Somatoemotional Release 1 (SER 1) and The Brain Speaks 1 (TBS 1). No previous meditation experience is required!
Course fee (International students)
This course is offered with a dedicated fee for international students, taking into account travel and accommodation costs related to participation from abroad.
CHF 950 – early bird fee (up to 8 weeks before the course start), CHF 990 – regular course fee
The course fee includes participation in the full program. Accommodation and meals are not included and are booked individually.
Accommodation
For participants wishing to share accommodation and enjoy a retreat-like experience, a shared B&B in the region of Chéserex has been reserved.
Dates: June 6 – 11 (5 nights), capacity: up to 6 participants (3 double rooms)
The accommodation cost is shared among participants and depends on the number of people staying:
- CHF 140 per person (6 guests)
- CHF 210 per person (4 guests)
- CHF 280 per person (3 guests)
- CHF 420 per person (2 guests)
(Prices apply to the full 5-night stay. Meals are not included)
This option is intended to offer a comfortable and pleasant way to share space, exchange experiences, and keep accommodation costs reasonable.
If all places are already taken at the time of registration, we will do our best to assist in finding an alternative B&B for participants interested in a similar solution, provided we are informed in advance. Availability may be limited for late registrations.
Alternatively, a hotel within walking distance of the course venue is The Bowling Hotel.
Travel information
The nearest airport is Geneva (GVA). From there take a train to Nyon, then continue by taxi or local bus depending on your accommodation.
Registration
To register please use exclusively via email indicating
- your full name and address
- birthdate and nationality
- if not in Switzerland, where you have taken the two required classes (SER 1 and TBS 1), attaching the corresponding certificates of attendance
if you are interested in sharing the proposed B&B accommodation with other course participants
Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice for the course deposit of CHF 600 which you must pay within 10 days to reserve your space in the class. In case of cancellation the deposit is only refundable no later than 6 weeks before the class. It is recommended to have a cancelation insurance!
Cancellation policy – course and accommodation
In the event that the course must be cancelled at short notice due to illness of the instructor, insufficient registrations, or other reasons not attributable to the Upledger Institute Switzerland, participants are entitled only to a refund of the course fees already paid.
Any further claims are excluded, even if the participant has incurred additional expenses, such as accommodation bookings, travel costs, cancellation of patient appointments, or similar.
If a participant cancels their participation in the course, regardless of the reason, the following refund conditions apply to the course fee:
- 100% refund, minus CHF 80 administrative fee, if cancellation occurs more than 8 weeks before the course start
- 50% refund if cancellation occurs between 4 and 8 weeks before the course start
- 30% refund if cancellation occurs between 2 and 4 weeks before the course start
- no refund for cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the course start
Cancellations must be submitted in writing and are valid only after written confirmation by the Upledger Institute Switzerland.
Accommodation arrangements (including shared B&B options) are independent of the course registration.
Any cancellation or modification of accommodation is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective accommodation provider. The Upledger Institute Switzerland cannot assume responsibility for accommodation-related costs or refunds.