Stillness Touch

This experiential sequel to Stillness combines ancient spiritual practices with Dr. William G. Sutherland, DO's inspired Stillness Touch to reunite the body with love. Through in-depth meditations, touch practices, and detailed study guides, Charles Ridley guides the reader through an unchartered journey in the evolution of consciousness.

Charles Ridley is known for having refined a version of biodynamic craniosacral work that is nonmedical and nonmechanical. In Stillness, he clarifies the three fundamental types of this work — biomechanical, functional, and biodynamic. He explains the requirements and pitfalls of each model, and how to discern the differences and similarities between them. He guides the practitioner experientially to explore what he is describing, and offers exercises drawn from his own practice to help therapists access directly the whole felt-body sense that connects each individual with the Breath of Life.

The Inner Power of Stillness is not just another book about therapeutic presence, mindfulness and meditation. It explores and highlights the next evolutionary step, leading us beyond the already well-researched teachings of these topics, by looking at the multidimensional scale of stillness from an entirely different point of view. The focal point is the inner development by therapists, practitioners and teachers of the mainly dormant potential of stillness and the storage capacity of stillness-stimulus and imprints in our tissue/fascia, as well as their benefits, use and application in a treatment or teaching environment. The Inner Power of Stillness endeavours to illuminate the lost value of stillness for the therapist and practitioner both as a person and as a professional. The authors anchor the possibility of this inner evolution of the power of stillness to the latest research into tissue and cell memory. They introduce the concept of a potential new modality called 'stillness-memory', and build upon this new understanding a logical and practical framework in which science and philosophy truly inform each other. This opens up access to a much larger scale of new ideas and possibilities which, providing the transformative teachings they embody are put into practice, carry the potential for practitioners to be the best person and the best professional they can be, without compromising their own overall health and wellbeing. In-depth knowledge of how to arrive at this promising new modality, as well as how to apply it in everyday work and life, is at the heart of the book. It covers topics such as working from your inner power of stillness, the insightful self and, most importantly, the practitioner's toolkit. Some thought-provoking themes that might be of great value to therapists, teachers and practitioners who intend to dedicate some of their time to working for the greater good can be found at the end of the book, where consideration is given to a universal view of compassion and the solace that stillness can bring to people who are nearing the end of their life and final departure. The book concludes with a philosophical note acknowledging the timeless nature of ancient wisdom, and the ever more important relevance and role of the philosopher in our modern world today. The Inner Power of Stillness is a comprehensive guide for people working with people. It provides practical knowledge that will revolutionise the way practitioners help others: Working from a greater perspective, being aware of the whole as well as the parts, and responding to the cause and not only the effect. Working from an internal place of stillness. Innovative and practical exercises and techniques to dissolve friction/struggles in sustaining a state of authentic therapeutic presence, mindfulness and meditation. Simple exercises to help clients build long-term memory of stillness as a foundation for successful mindfulness and meditation practice. Includes Forewords from John Matthew Upledger, Lauren Walker and Charles Ridley

“Through the songs that nature sings to her, Belinda Raitt uncovers her philosophy of life and shares this with us in her poems. This collection of poetry gathers together all the poems she has written since she has found her home among the olive trees in rural Central Portugal. In the two volumes, she takes her readers on a dance of discovery through love, life, nature, shadow and back to the light, challenging us to face up to the darker sides of life too, to recognise that it’s from dancing with the shadows, rather than avoiding them, that makes them lighter and sets us free to transform into who we are meant to be.”

Cooperative Veterinary Care A new and improved edition of the original guide to veterinary care and husbandry putting the emotional welfare of animals first Every pet needs medical care in the veterinary clinic and husbandry at home. Fear and stress can present significant barriers to good care while also compromising safety for animal care professionals and pet owners. It’s possible to help pets learn to allow and even willingly participate in veterinary care, husbandry, and grooming. With a foundation in learning theory and emphasizing practical techniques, Cooperative Veterinary Care is a groundbreaking guide to encouraging voluntary participation in veterinary care. Now updated to reflect the latest research and clinical information drawing on years of professional hands-on experience, it’s a must-own for any small animal practice or pet professional looking to increase patient comfort and facilitate excellent care. Foundations of learning and training to prepare any professional to get started right away Unique exploration of the veterinary environment and how Cooperative Veterinary Care can help Integration of the Fear Free(sm) Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety & Stress to quantify patient experiences Step by step training plans for veterinary care and husbandry with photo and video demonstrations Practical applications for all common procedures. Foundation techniques which can be expanded to virtually any veterinary care or animal husbandry and grooming need Cooperative Veterinary Care is written for the veterinary professional team but will help anyone and everyone who cares for and interacts with pets.

This book is about a journey into the workings of the Soul. The truth about a human being's life purpose and the keys to transform one's life have been discussed and written about for centuries, by many different people, of many different spiritual persuasions. These truths, whilst written in different languages and supported by different religious beliefs, nevertheless have come from the same Divine source, and subsequently are universal truth that when embraced bring forth unified outcomes. In the writing of this book I have harmonized these important Spiritual, Psychological and Philosophical truths, bringing them together to reveal the keys to a holistically successful life, body, mind and Soul. I envisage that by accepting and acting on this truth your life will be quietly transformed, perhaps from one of anxiousness and uncertainty, to one of calm and certainty, which will find you at peace with your past, intensely passionate about your present, and confident and calm about your future.

The texts presented in Proportion Harmonies and Identities (PHI) Time and Space were compiled to establish a multidisciplinary platform for presenting, interacting, and disseminating research. It also aims to foster awareness and discussion on Time and Space, focusing on different visions relevant to Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Design and Social Sciences, and its importance and benefits for the sense of identity, both individual and communal. The idea of Time and Space has been a powerful motor for development since the Western Early Modern Age. Its theoretical and practical foundations have become the working tools of scientists, philosophers, and artists, who seek strategies and policies to accelerate the development process in different contexts.