This publication is required text for the CST Basic Elements 1 class. In early 2020, Don Ash released this updated, expanded version of his classic "CST Handbook" which he published originally in 2010. This edition also includes a compendium of all six classes in the CST Alliance basic curriculum from BE1 through the CADD class and can be used as a companion reference to the study guides provided in each of the six classes. This latest edition of the "CST Handbook" includes new video access via QR codes which can be scanned by smartphones and link quickly to the CST Alliance YouTube page. You can either pick the book up your first day of class ($48) or have it shipped to you in advance for an additional $5 ($53) within the U.S. Please click the button below to select the shipped or not-shipped price.
Handbook is $48 plus $5 for shipping (within U.S.). If you want to order and pay online, but pick the book up at class, click the dropdown menu below to select the option without $5 shipping.
$53.00
In this book--that includes an introduction by John Upledger--Don Ash presents a collection of essays on clinical lessons learned from his patients as a definition of CST for the patient and as a clinical example for the therapist. Written in 2005 and still highly recommended by patients and therapists. Click on thumbnail images to read an excerpt from Chapter 1 "What is it?"
$20 plus $5. shipping (within U.S.) Want to order and pay online, but pick the book up at class? Click the dropdown menu below to select option without shipping for $20.
$25.00
This poster provides an explanation of CST using illustrations and simple, concise wording that is easy for patients and students to understand. It also makes a great lecture tool for teachers. Produced in an environmentally friendly way printed on heavy paper with a durable satin low-glare coating. Suitable for framing. To see a larger version of the poster click on the image. You can hover over the image for a closer view of different sections of the poster. (Please note: This image shown is a low-resolution version for copyright protection. In the actual printed poster you would receive, all text and illustrations are completely clear.)
Size: 19" x 27", $25 ($20 plus $5 shipping to you within U.S.) or $20 picked up at class. (click dropdown menu below for $20 pickup option.)
$25.00
Here for the first time is an easy to see and understand description of how integrating basic CST and lymphatic techniques may improve CSF circulation and thereby the body's healing potential. You can hover over the image for a closer view of different sections of the poster. Please note: This image shown is a low-resolution version for copyright protection. In the actual printed poster you would receive, all text and illustrations are completely clear.
Size: 19" x 27", $25 ($20 plus $5 shipping to you within U.S.) or $20 picked up at class. (click dropdown menu below for $20 pickup option.)
$25.00
$25.00
In this, Don Ash's latest book written in 2011, he explores the dimensions of fluid consciousness of the waters of the brain (cerebrospinal fluid or "CSF") offering new insights about directing intention in CST. He presents new anatomic detail and research to support his view and acknowledges the historic contributions of the founders of CST from Swedenborg, Still and Sutherland to Upledger. You can read three sample chapters by clicking the "Download" links below.
$20 plus $5. shipping (within the U.S.) Want to order and pay online, but pick the book up at class? Click the dropdown menu below to select option without shipping for $20.
$25.00
This is an audio presentation on breath meditation as a way of clearing tensions and stress from the body. This simple practice provides patients with a tool to use as a wonderful self-help technique between sessions of CST or anytime a stressor appears in their lives. This is a great way to lead the patient to independence and a better quality of life.
CD: $12 plus $2.50 shipping (U.S.)
$14.50
The CST Alliance is moving CST forward with contributions to "Modalities for Massage and Bodywork" 2nd Edition. This recently updated book is a new national massage school and bodyworker textbook. Don Ash and Sharon Desjarlais co-authored Chapter 4 "Craniosacral Therapy" which provides 16 pages of CST information, beautiful color anatomy and hands-on technique illustrations along with several case studies. This book is by Elaine Stillerman, LMT, and is published by Elsevier.
This book is only available for purchase at Amazon for $44.45 (as of Nov. 18, 2017) and is also available for Kindle download for $62.95
Click Here to Visit the Amazon Page for "Modalities for Massage and Bodywork"
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