Body-Mind Centering Association - Publications and Materials

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Allen, William Martin. “Cranial Osteopathy.” Translation by Silvia Mamana. Kiné Magazine #65 & 66, 2005.

Aposhyan, Susan. Body-Mind Psychotherapy: Principles, Techniques and Practical Applications. New York: W.W. Norton & Co., 2004.

Body-Mind Psychotherapy is an application of Body-Mind Centering to psychotherapy developed by the author over the last twenty years and
utilized successfully as a training method by psychotherapists, counselors, and other helping professionals. An extremely helpful bridge to tapping into the
body's wisdom in working with emotional issues.

Aposhyan, Susan. Natural Intelligence: Body-Mind Integration and Human Development. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Oct 1998.

Natural Intelligence offers important contextual understanding of the role of embodiment and body-mind dualism in our society. Filled with exercises to experience the body systems and early developmental movements, it is often utilized as a text for classes and as a self-help workbook.

Bainbridge Cohen, Bonnie. Dance and Body-Mind Centering. DVD. Produced by Contredanse Brussels. Available from: CQ, P.O. Box 603, Northampton, MA 01061. E-mail: info@contactquarterly.com.

A rare document of Bonnie in action as she teaches a workshop in Brussels in May 2004, speaks about the evolution of her work, and demonstrates her theories of weight, time, and space as they apply to dancing. In English, with live translation into French.

_____. Sensing, Feeling and Action: The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering^®. Northampton, MA: Contact Editions, 2008 (2nd Edition). Available from CQ, P.O. Box 603, Northampton, MA 01061. E-mail: info@contactquarterly.com.

The collected articles for Contact Quarterly dance journal, 1980-2007, by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. Thirty-six pages of articles and interviews have been added to this seminal body of work that sets forth the principles of Bonnie's innovative approach to embodiment in her own words. 216 pages with photos, illustrations, diagrams. $35.

_____. Sensing, Feeling and Action: The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering^®. Northampton, MA: Contact Editions, Feb 1994 (1st Edition). This book is currently out of general distribution and can be purchased from The School for Body-Mind Centering. Contact: The School for Body-Mind Centering®, 189 Pondview Drive, Amherst, MA 01002, USA; (413) 256-8615; http://www.bodymindcentering.com/

The collected articles for Contact Quarterly dance journal, 1980-2007, by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.

_____. The Mechanics of Vocal Expression. Manual. The School for Body-Mind Centering, 1985.

_____. Sentir, Ressentir et Agir - L'Anatomie Experiemental du Body-Mind Centering, republished in French by Contredanse, Brussels, 2002.

Brook, Ann. Contact Improvisation and Body-Mind Centering: A Manual for Learning and Teaching Movement. Manual. Self-published. Contact: Ann Brook, (888) 865-3125; http://www.body-mind.net/

___. From Conception to Crawling: A Foundation for Developmental Movement. Manual. Videocasette Series. Self-published. Contact: Ann Brook, (888) 865-3125; http://www.body-mind.net/

Burns, Catherine. The Active Role of the Baby in Birth. Self-published. Available through MamaBebe, 2228 Seabury Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55406. (612)332-7459. http://www.mamabebe.org/

Davis, Joan. Maya Lila, Bringing Authentic Movement into Performance: The Offering. Hard cover with CD and DVD. Elmdon Books, 2007. Contact mayalila@gorsehill.net or phone 003531 2876986. Website: www.gorsehill.net. ISBN: 978-0-9540117-1-0.

Davis, Joan. Maya Lila, Bringing Authentic Movement into Performance: The Process. Soft cover. Elmdon Books, 2007. Contact mayalila@gorsehill.net or phone 003531 2876986. Website: www.gorsehill.net. ISBN: 978-0-9540117-2-7.

Dymoke, Katy. Touch Sense Feel Move. Touchdown Dance Company, based in Manchester, England. CD, in two editions. Not Mac compatible. Standard edition: “This CD-ROM provides a wide perspective on the work and the experiences we offer.” Audio edition: “Specifically for people preferring voice-over and for the visually impaired. The contents are the same as the standard CD-ROM edition.” Contact Katy Dymoke at touchkate@aol.com or go to www.touchdowndance.co.uk.

The CD-ROM consists of chapters covering workshop provision with case studies and insights into their methods and processes, trouble shooting and access issues to consider when setting up or running integrated sessions. It also includes video clips and photographs, alongside over 300 pages of text. Contributors include Steve Paxton and Anne Kilcoyne, many participants and company members. The CD-ROM also has video clips of the first performance by the company "I-radiate". The company’s main aim is to ensure access to opportunity and information in the dance world, specifically about the inclusion of visually impaired people but also to both disabled and non-disabled people. Their specialty is in the use of touch as a mirror in the learning process and the excavation of touch as a language of communication, with the intention to normalise the perception of touch and to reaffirm its potency in both learning and teaching practices. They have been called the world experts in the delivery of dance workshops with their specialist methods and processes using touch and sensory feedback techniques. These are effective for all dance settings as well as within health and education.

Farhi, Donna. The Breathing Book: Good Health and Vitality through Essential Breath Work. Henry Holt & Company, Inc., May 1996.

___. Yoga Mind, Body and Spirit: A Return to Wholeness. Henry Holt & Company, Inc., Apr 2000.

Foster, Mary Ann. A Handbook of Integrated Movement Therapies. Williams & Wilkins, 1999.

___. Somatic Movement Patterning: How to Improve Posture and Movement and Ease Pain. EMS Press, 2004.

Frank, Ruella, PhD. Body Of Awareness: A Somatic and Developmental Approach to Psychotherapy. Gestalt Press, 2001.

Garabedian, Helen. Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger. Fireside/Simon & Schuster, Apr 2004. Contact http://www.itsybitsyyoga.com/

Goldman, Ellen. As Others See Us: Body Movement and the Art of Successful Communication. Gordon & Breach Publishing Group, Sept 1994.

Gomez, Ninoska, PhD. Refining Somatic Awareness and Mobility While Playing with Large Balls. Manual. Self-published. Contact: Ninoska Gomez, Tel/Fax: (506) 642-0378; Ninoskago@hotmail.com.

___. Somarhythms, Somarythmes, Soma-ritmos: Refining Somatic Awareness and Mobility Playing with Large Inflatable Balls. DVD, 9:53 minutes in each language. Productions Kaboum, 1990.

___. “Afinamiento de la Conciencia Somática y de la Movilidad Mediante el Juego con Balones Inflables: Informe de un Proyecto de Investigación Empírico.” Spanish translation of the document “Refining Somatic Awareness and Mobility While Playing with Large Balls: Summary Report of an Experiential Research Project.” University of Montreal, Department of Physical Education, 1991, 46. pp.

___. “ La Salud Desde la Perspectiva de la Educación Somática : Reporte de la Experiencia del Curso de 64 horas en el Programa de Maestría en Ciencias del Movimiento, de la Escuela de Educación Física de la Universidad de Costa Rica entre Agosto y Diciembre del 2005.” (Health from the Somatic Education Perspective: Report on the Experience of 64-hrs course in the Master´s Program in Movement Sciences of the School of Physical Education , in the University of Costa Rica, between August and December, 2005.) (only in Spanish).

___. “Cultivar el Sentido del Movimiento y Moverse con Sentido.” Redes de la Península : Revista de la Asociación Red de Comunicación Peninsular para Cóbano, Lepanto, Paquera y las Islas, Costa Rica. No 6, Año 1, pp 13-1.

___. “Cultivar el Sentido del Movimiento: Sentir el Cuerpo.” Redes de la Península : Revista de la Asociación Red de Comunicación Peninsular para Cóbano, Lepanto, Paquera y las Islas, Costa Rica. No. 7, Año 1.

___ and Bolster, Gurney (1988). “Movimiento, Cuerpo y Conciencia: Exploraciones Somáticas, 2006.” Spanish translation of the manuscript, “Movement, Body and Awareness: Exploring Somatic Processes,” University of Montréal , Department of Physical Education, (1988), 187 pp., used for a Master´s level course on Somatic Education and Psychomotor Development.

Goren, Beth. “The Anatomy of Man and Woman.” Contact Quarterly, Summer 1979.

___. “The Endocrine Glands: Structure, Function, Movement, Mind States.” Article, Tape, or CD. Self-published, 1981.

___. Music for the Chakras. Tape, CD. Self-published, 1986.

___. Organ Function. Tape. Self-published, 1983.

___. “The Pelvic Floor Muscles.” Drawings by Kristen Kuester. Self-published, 1980. (Abridged version published in Valley Women’s Voice.)

___. Rapids. 1986.

___. Rapids. (Second edition) Contact Editions, 2006. Distributed by the author (zijibg@hotmail.com) and Contact Editions (info@contactquarterly.com).

Grubinger, Lenore. Neurodevelopmental Movement Patterns and the Central Nervous System. Chart and User Guide. Published by Amajoy Developmental Center, Florence, MA 01062. 413-584-5193 www.amajoy.net.

Hartley, Linda. Wisdom of the Body Moving: An Introduction to Body-Mind Centering. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books, 1995.

___. Somatic Psychology: Body, Mind and Meaning. Wiley, 2005.

Johnson, Don Hanlon. Bone, Breath & Gesture: Practices of Embodiment. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books, 1995.

___. Groundworks: Narratives of Embodiment. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books, 1997.

Knaster, Mirka. Discovering the Body’s Wisdom. Bantam, 1996.

Krafchin, Rhonda. "Fill in the Gap." Yoga Journal, Special Directory Issue, Winter 2000.

Loman, Susan. The Body-Mind Connection in Human Movement Analysis. Antioch, NH: Antioch New England Graduate School, 1992.

Lozano, Anabella and Claudio Cravero. (Ed. Silvia Mamana.) “Esferodinamia y Yoga.” Kiné Magazine #58, Aug/Sept 2003.

Mamana, Silvia. All her articles can be found on her website: www.silviamamana.com.ar. “Aplicaciones terapéuticas de los fisiobalones.” Kiné Magazine #57, June/July 2003.

___. “Así en la célula como en el cosmos.” Kiné Magazine #56, Apr/May 2003.

___. “Body-Mind Centering.” Medicinas Alternativas Magazine #19, June 2003.

___. “Body-Mind Centering: Un caso de Parkinson.” Kiné Magazine #48, Aug/Sept 2001.

___. “Crecimiento versus supervivencia.” Kiné Magazine #50, Dec 2001/Mar 2002.

___. “Cuerpo, espacio y contacto.” Kiné Magazine #39, Oct/Nov 1999.

___. “El cerebro abdominal.” Kiné Magazine #60, Dec 2003/Mar 2004.

___. “El cuerpo fluido.” Kiné Magazine #45, Dec 2000/Mar 2001.

___. “El poder de la linfa.” Kiné Magazine # 70, December 2005 / April 2006.

___. “El sistema urinario.” Kiné Magazine #59, Oct/Nov 2003.

___. “Esferodinamia.” Sano y Natural Magazine #19, Apr 2003

___. “Integración Somática y Body-Mind Centering.” La Luciérnaga Magazine #9, June 2002.

___. “Integración Somática.” Kiné Magazine #54, Oct/Nov 2002.

___. “La memoria celular.” Kiné Magazine #42, June/July 2000.

___. “Los órganos como soporte del movimiento y la postura.” Kiné Magazine #57, June/July 2003.

___. “Memoria, aprendizaje y movimiento.” Kiné Magazine #43, Aug/Sept 2000.

___. “Memorias de la evolución.” Kiné Magazine # 40, Dec 1999/Mar 2000.

___. “Rehabilitación para niños con necesidades especiales.” Kiné Magazine # 52, June/July 2002.

___. “Respiración celular y respiración pulmonary.” Kiné Magazine # 58, Aug/Oct 2003.

___. “Sistema endocrino, movimiento y comunicación.” Kiné Magazine # 69, October / November 2005.

___. “Somos aquello que hace la pregunta.” Kiné Magazine # 71, April / May 2006.

___. “Tocar y ser tocados.” Kiné Magazine # 74, October/November 2006.

___. “Volver a empezar.” Kiné Magazine # 75, December 2006/April 2007.

___. “Yoga Expresivo.” Kiné Magazine # 29, Oct/Nov 1997.

___. Training The Body Through Physioballs. Manual. Self-published. Buenos Aires, Argentina. June 2003. (in English). Contact: Silvia Mamana (54-11)4954-2942 http://www.silviamamana.com.ar/ e-mail: silvia_mamana@arnet.com.ar

Mamana, Silvia and Anabella Lozano. Esferodinamia Terapéutica. Self-published. Buenos Aires, Argentina. Nov 2003. Contact: Silvia Mamana (54-11)4954-2942 http://www.silviamamana.com.ar/ e-mail: silvia_mamana@arnet.com.ar

___. “En busca del equilibrio.” Kiné Magazine #65, December 2004/March 2005.

___. “El esqueleto viviente.” Kiné Magazine # 61, April/May 2004.

___. “Esferokinesis: Body-Mind Centering y esferodinamia.” Kiné Magazine #66, April/May 2005.

___. “Esferodinamia.” Kiné Magazine #40, Dec 1999/Mar 2000.

___. “Los grandes olvidados.” Kiné Magazine #63, August/September 2004.

___. “Los ritmos del Sistema Nervioso Autónomo.” Kiné Magazine #68, August/September 2005.

___. “Sistema Nervioso y contacto.” Kiné Magazine #67, June/July 2005.

___. “Tejido conectivo y ligamentos.” Kiné Magazine #62, June/July 2004.

McHose, Caryn and Frank, Kevin. How Life Moves: Explorations in Meaning and Body Awareness. North Atlantic Books 2006.

Miller, Gill Wright, editor. The Fine Art of Moving. Granville: Denison University 2008. Hardcopy $20 or pdf file (free). Available through Denison University Dance Department. Contact: millerg@denison.edu or koslings@denison.edu.

This 60-page text is a compilation of 16 undergraduate projects. Each student researcher was linked with a BMC practitioner as a mentor for his/her exploration. The student projects confront basic reflexes and neurological patterns in the context of exploring movement interests ranging from "groundedness" and "centering" to "golf swings," "bench presses," and "learning to ride a bike as an adult." This text is useful for teachers of any description. Bibliography included.

Mody, Carrie L. “El regalo de Alexander.” Trans. by Silvia Mamana. Kiné Magazine #52, June/July 2002.

___. Alexander's Gift. Self-published, 2000. Contact: Carrie Mody (413) 253-3964; carrie@wholechildren.org

Monroe, Marcia. Developmental Yoga: An Introduction to the Fluids Patterns. DVD. Contact: Marcia Monroe, (212)741-0271; marciamnro@aol.com. 2004.

___. Engaging the Child Through Yoga. DVD. Tara Publication, Rua:Sambaiba 699/603 bl 01; www.marciamonroe.com; marciamnro@aol.com. 2006.

An educational DVD on how to teach children from a Yoga and BMC paradigm.

___. Searching for the Spine. Manual. Self-published. Contact: Marcia Monroe, (212)741-0271; marciamnro@aol.com.

Morgan, Kate Tarlow. “Being Held/Holding On.” ISMETA NEWS, Summer, 1997.

___. “Mapping Dancing: Learning from Children.” Contact Quarterly, 20: 1, Winter/Spring 1995.

___. “Out of a Dark Tunnel.” Contact Quarterly, 25:2, Summer/Fall 2000.

___. “The Roxy: Breakdancing at the Disco.” Contact Quarterly, 10:2, Spring/Summer 1985.

Olsen, Andrea with Caryn McHose. BodyStories: A Guide to Experiential Anatomy. Station Hill Press, Sept 1991; Barrytown Ltd; Expanded edition (Nov 1998).

Orlock, Vera. “Body-Mind Centering--Releasing into Options.” Movement Research Journal, New York City, 1999.

___. “Body-Mind Centering.” Encyclopedia of Body-Mind Disciplines, Ed. Nancy Allison. New York: Rosen Publishing Group, 1999.

___. “Reorganizar el cerebro.” Trans. by Silvia Mamana. Kiné, la revista do lo corporal, anõ 9 - n° 41, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Apr/May 2000.

___. “Reorganizar el cerebro.” Trans. by Silvia Mamana. Kiné Magazine #41, Apr/May 2000.

___. “Somatic Integration Through Developmental Movement.” Impulse: The International Journal of Dance Science, Medicine, and Education, Champaign, IL, Jan 1996.

Pisani, Enrique. Attack and Passing: Training Young Players According to the Ideas of Enrique Pisani. Double DVD, 122 minutes. MCLM Productions 2007. To order: http://home.euphonynet.be/pisani-enrique/videos.html

Saunders, Lee. “Simon, Jennifer, and Lee: A Foot in a Sock in a Shoe.” Self and Society: The British Journal of Humanistic Psychology. Part I: Winter 2003; Part II: Spring 2004.

Schaeffer, Nancy. The Body Means Well: Empowered Healing. Mindful Way Press, July 2007. ISBN: 978-0-9681204- 2-2. Book and CD. Contact: mindfulway@rogers.com.

This is a clear and compassionate approach to healing through awareness of the sensation, feeling and imagery of the physical body. Written for the lay reader, it includes narrative, guided imagery (also on CD) and expressive exercises, all designed to provide a gentle and relaxed path to embodiment. Based on the work of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen (BMC) Anna Halprin (Life Art Process) and James Gordon MD (Centre for Mind-Body Medicine)

Shur, Fanchon. Meditations for Expectant Mothers and the Life Within. Growth in Motion, 2008. CD. Contact www.birthmeditation.com

An empowering exploration of your body's ability to bring new life into the world. Fanchon Shur's stirring narration, along with Bonia Shur's gorgeous music, reassures you - for a peaceful pregnancy and a fearless childbirth.

Spitfire, Karin. Standing with Trees: Poems. Illuminated Sea Press, Belfast Me. 2005; www.illuminatedseapress.com

___. Breaking the Frame. Masters' Thesis, Norwich University, 1989.

Stokes, Beverly. Amazing Babies: Essential Movement for Your Baby in the First Year. Book or Video in VHS or DVD format, 47 minutes, color. Contact: Beverly Stokes, Move Alive Programs, 418 St Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1P5, Canada; (416) 488-8456; US and Canada toll free: 866-300-2229; international orders: 416-488-8456; http://www.amazingbabies.com/

___. Amazing Toddlers: Moving, Communicating, Learning, Vol. 2. Video in VHS or DVD format, 34 minutes, color. Contact: Beverly Stokes, Move Alive Programs, 418 St Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1P5, Canada; US and Canada toll free: 866-300-2229; international orders: 416-488-8456; http://www.amazingbabies.com/

Vocos, Inés. “Una bella experiencia.” Kiné Magazine #52, June/July 2002.

Weintraub, William. Tendon and Ligament Healing: A New Approach through Manual Therapy. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books, 1999.