Tidal Rhythms.

The human body consists of approximately 60% water. Similar to the ocean, the body manifests tidal rhythms as an expression of its health. In the field of biodynamics, we engage with the following tidal rhythms.

Cranial Rhythmic Impulse (C.R.I.):

The C.R.I. characterises a nuanced rocking motion within the body's fluids, tissues, and organs, occurring at a rhythmic rate of eight to twelve cycles per minute. This intricate dance reflects the coordinated movement of various body parts in relation to one another, showcasing specific patterns during both inhalation and exhalation phases.

Mid tide:

Beneath the observable C.R.I., practitioners have identified deeper rhythms, termed 'tides,' serving as the primary driving force. The mid-tide, manifesting at a rate of about two-and-a-half cycles per minute, carries a significant reservoir of bio-energy or biodynamic potency, representing a direct reflection of overall health. During inhalation, it rises and widens, involving the entire field of potency, fluids, and tissues in a unified motion. Conversely, in the exhalation phase, the mid-tide recedes and narrows, maintaining a naturally oriented motion around the body's midline. Although influenced less by immediate conditions compared to the C.R.I., the mid-tide plays a crucial role in vitalising the body.

Long Tide:

Emerging from the foundational essence of the Breath of Life, the long tide represents a slower and deeper rhythmic impulse. Palpable as it rises, expands, recedes, and narrows, the long tide is considered the subtlest manifestation of life-force, underlying and supporting all other bodily activities. It operates as a global force, perceivable both within and around the body, and becomes individuated, acting as the organising "wind" on a local scale. Analogous to Viktor Schauberger's concept of "original motion" in nature, the long tide's rhythmic cycles express once every 100 seconds, imparting a light, airy quality to the body. This subtle radiance is sometimes experienced as a shimmering, vaporous quality or as an electrical wind.