Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)
Foundation Training (738 hours)
DIPLOMA
October 2024 – March 2026 | Mumbai – India
Facilitated by: Zia Nath
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)
Foundation Training (738 hours)
DIPLOMA
Facilitated by: Zia Nath
Global Majority Mentorship Program (GMMP) of the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA/ NA)
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a fine art of healing.
It is non-invasive, deeply supportive, respectful of client’s boundaries, safe and addresses a wide range of health conditions. There are almost no contraindications to this work and can be received by all individuals. Due to its gentle nature, it is also received effectively by birthing mums, infants, the elderly and individuals in palliative care. In recent years, BCST is fast growing as a popular therapeutic choice for many individuals choosing a safe, non-invasive, holistic health care practice.
With cutting edge research on the human physiology and the science of therapeutics, BCST teachers and practitioners bring the best benefits to their client’s health requirements.
Originated by American Osteopath Dr William Garner Sutherland in the early 1900’s, this therapeutic approach is now available internationally and integrated by trauma specialists, paramedical therapists, and alternate and complimentary practitioners.
PREREQUISITES
Who can do this training?
- All individuals + 21 yrs
- Educational qualifications: Graduate degree (in any field)
- Familiar with the practice of BCST (minimum 3 therapy sessions received by an RCST ® practitioner).
- Interest in non-invasive holistic health care using gentle hands on physical touch.
- Maintain a regular self-care practice, including mental, emotional, psychological support for self- regulation and embodiment
- Enjoy learning about the functioning of our human body, its anatomy and physiology, the human design in health and healing.
Minimal Anatomy Understanding:
Most applicants must have a basic understanding of anatomical reference points that health practitioners already have a familiarity with from health care practices and other courses in their curriculum. All other cases may be approved upon discussion and equivalences. Introductory & review classes will be offered to the first module to cover this material.
COMPLIMENTARY OFFER:
FREE WEBINARS – Introduction to BCST & the Diploma Training
11th Sep
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Interview:
An interview with Zia Nath will be necessary either in person or on Zoom to complete the registration process.
Register for training
Curriculum & Schedule
Curriculum based on Heart Waves Institute www.heartwaveshealing.com/bcst-details
STRUCTURE OF MODULES
12 modules of 5 days each
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Monday to Friday
10 am – 5 pm |
Mondays are
ONLINE
Tuesdays– Fridays are IN – PERSON |
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Supervised Clinic
4 hours of clinical practice for Modules 4 – 11 |
Every Sunday before the module or the Saturday after the module 10 am – 2 pm |
2024
| MODULE | DATE & TIME |
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1
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
OCTOBER
Mon 21st Oct
Tues 22nd – Fri 25th Oct
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2
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
DECEMBER
Mon 2nd Dec
Tues 3rd – Fri 6th Dec
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2025
| MODULE | DATE & TIME |
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3
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
JANUARY
Mon 27th Jan
Tues 28th – Fri 31st Jan
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4
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
APRIL
Mon 7th April
Tues 8th – Fri 11th Apr
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5
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
MAY
Mon 5th May
Tues 6th – Fri 9th May
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6
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
JULY
Mon 28th July
Tues 29th July – Fri 1st Aug
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7
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
SEPTEMBER
Mon 15th Sep
Tues 16th – Fri 19th Sep
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8
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
NOVEMBER
Mon 10th Nov
Tues 11th – Fri 14th Nov
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9
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
DECEMBER
Mon 15th Dec
Tue 16th – Fri 19th Dec
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2026
| MODULE | DATE & TIME |
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10
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ONLINE
IN PERSON:
JANUARY
Mon 12th Jan
Tue 13th
– Fri 16th Jan
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11
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ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
FEBRUARY
Mon 9th Feb
Tue 10th
– Fri 13th Feb
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12
+ Presentations & Graduation |
ONLINE
IN PERSON:
MARCH
Mon 23th Mar
Tue 24th
– Fri 27th Mar
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- Case Study (before Module 9)
- Midterm Practical (before module 10)
- Graduation: Case Study and Cranial Nerve Projects are presented by students (module 12)
TRAINING STRUCTURE
Total 738 Hours Diploma Course
388 Hours Tuition
288 hours in-person class
This is a carefully layered presentation of material and supervised practice of BCST skills given over 11 seminars of 4 days each + 4 days for graduation week.
32 hours in supervised clinic
4 hours of clinical practice prior to each class after module 3.
68 hours online class
Working online allows both for greater schedule flexibility for students as well as allowing the information to be slowly offered so that it is more digestible. The practice of this work from a distance is also very helpful in supporting the students to cultivate their skills of perception.
350 Hours Self Study, Practice & Projects
150 hours home practicum
Between seminars students, practice skills learned with people other than classmates. These are unpaid sessions and the clients are informed that the practitioner is in training. These sessions are written up and turned in to the teaching team for review.
150 hours home study
Reading of texts in the fields of BCST, cranial osteopathy, trauma resolution, anatomy and pre- and perinatal development. Drawing and modeling of anatomical structures will be practiced.
20 hours independent projects
Cranial Nerve project : for the project students work to understand the 12 cranial nerves, their location in the body, the symptoms caused when they are impinged upon and how to identify when they are involved. This independent project is presented at graduation.
20 hours – Case Study
A Case Study is begun approximately half way through the training. Each student records the progress of their case study client and writes a written report on the study as well as doing a verbal presentation in module 11. Additionally, each student will keep a case study on one of their practice clients over the course of the training.
10 hours
Sessions received – Receive 10 sessions from an RCST practitioner, one before each module.
Final exam
This is an open book exam given in seminar 12.
FEES
Full Price Per Module
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TOTAL COST OF TRAINING for 12 MODULES
Cost per module
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Rs. 4,00,800/-
Rs. 33,400 /- |
Discounted Full Price For All Modules
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Discounted price for 12 modules IF paid together
Cost per moduleAdditional 5% Early Bird Discount if paid by 20th Sept 2024
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Rs. 3,60,000/-
Rs. 30,000/- TOTAL COST: Rs. 3,42,000/-
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Pay in 4 Installments
| Installment | TOTAL Rs. 3,84,000/- |
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1
20th Sept 2024
Modules 1, 2, 3 |
Rs. 96,000/- |
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2
1st March 2025
Modules 4, 5, 6 |
Rs. 96,000/- |
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3
5th Aug 2025
Modules 7,8,9 |
Rs. 96,000/- |
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4
1st Dec 2025
Modules 10,11,12 |
Rs. 96,000/-(Rs. 86,400) Total: 3,74,700/- |
About the Facilitator
Zia Nath
As a teacher:
In the experience of teaching, Zia has assisted ICSB – Switzerland in BCST Foundation Trainings, while also hosting the trainings in Mumbai, India (2013-2016). She is a Supervisor with ICSB for supporting students and practitioners in their work.
With the GMMP program launched by BCTA (North America) to support RCST practitioners in the accelerated teacher’s training program, Zia is hosting and teaching the foundation training in Mumbai, India.
Students graduating from this Diploma training are eligible to apply for the coveted international RCST® title with the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA / NA) www.craniosacraltherapy.org
For this teacher’s training course, Zia is mentored by internationally renowned teachers in this field:
- Mimi Ikle Khalsa (Heart Waves Healing Institute®, USA) www.heartwaveshealing.com
- Bhadrena Tschumi (Institute of Craniosacral Biodynamics® – Switzerland) www.icsb.ch
As a Practitioner:
Zia Nath is a trauma informed practitioner specialising in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST), Somatic Intelligence Counselling & Mindful Nutrition.
Zia certified with ICSB® – Switzerland, In Pune – India, under the tutelage of world renowned teachers Bhadrena Tschumi & Kavi Gemin.
As the founder of the first clinic in India to exclusively offer BCST, Zia has been in this work since more than two decades (2002 onwards). She supports individuals & families with a wide range of health issues & lifestyle diseases, terminal illnesses & trauma support.
Zia specialises in BCST for mums & babies, breastfeeding, birth trauma, tongue ties & developmental issues. With her collaborations amongst leading pediatric specialists, Zia has been providing BCST orthodontia support to young children, easing their treatment process and recovery.
With her expertise in dance & fitness, she effectively works with athletes & dancers for injury prevention & recovery. Zia also offers online consults for nutrition and counselling support.
Assistants on the training
Rishad Suntook
BCST, (RCST, ICSB), Myofacial Release Massage, Chi Nei Tsang
Specialising in special needs children, sports persons, musicians.
Website
The Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA/NA) is a non-profit organization supporting practitioners and teachers of the biodynamic model of craniosacral therapy, as developed by Franklyn Sills, in the lineage of William Garner Sutherland, DO, and others.
Heartwaves Healing Institute’s Full Foundation Training will fulfill BCTA/NA’s established curriculum to become a Registered Craniosacral Therapist (RCST®).