Welcome to the Lyons Institute
The Lyons Institute is dedicated to providing high quality training courses in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Structural Integration.
We specialize in comprehensive home study video courses designed for bodyworkers who are ready to take their skills and practice to the next level. All our courses are approved for CEU credit from the NCBTMB and are available on DVD or digital download.
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ABOUT JUDAH
Hello, my name is Judah Robb Lyons, welcome to our website. I would like to share a little bit of my journey in the Healing Arts and why Michael Thurston and I have created these video courses on both Cranial Sacral Therapy and Rolfing.
We wanted to create courses that allowed students to not only save vast sums of money on transportation, housing and the cost of the live seminars, but also give them the ability to come back and view the materials over and over to really ground themselves in the techniques. I have taught live classes in three massage schools for eight years and privately since 1996. I know the value of live classes. I am presently teaching cranial classes in China to a growing number of students. But, the video instruction that we offer allows you to learn the work at your pace for a small fraction of what it would cost to learn the work in live classes. And if you go to our testimonial section, you will see I am there to support you long after the original purchase. I want you to learn the work deeply. It’s our very small contribution to bringing some healing into our world that is so devoid of loving touch.
With our courses you will
Save Money
Our video courses offer many advantages over traditional classroom workshops. Video instruction allows you to learn on your own schedule, without the need for expensive travel and accommodation.
Own the Work
With on demand playback of your course material there is no need to worry about missing any of the concepts. You can play the instruction back again and again until you have the techniques mastered and our 3D visualizations and anatomy graphics facilitate a deeper understanding of the work.
Earn Credit
Need continuing education for your massage therapy or bodywork license? Lyons Institute is an approved continuing education provider with the NCBTMB and all of our courses are approved for CEU credit.
FEATURED COURSES
Craniosacral Biodynamics: Volume 1
Learn the fundamentals of craniosacral therapy techniques. This course is designed to be a thorough introduction to Craniosacral Therapy, and the Biodynamic model specifically. If you are new to Craniosacral therapy, this course is the perfect way to learn everything you need to know to get started.
Lyons Institute Structural Integration
Learn the 10-session series of Structural Integration. Follow Judah through this proven template for alleviating musculoskeletal issues, improving posture, and returning the body to a more balanced state. Judah takes a truly integrative approach, weaving in concepts from over 30 years of practice with a variety of bodywork techniques.
Our Philosophy
The human body possesses an innate awareness of its own health and the ability heal itself through homeostatic response. While on the surface Craniosacral Therapy and Structural Integration may seem like drastically different types of bodywork, the reality is that they both rely on the intelligence of our bodies and complement each other wonderfully. Each has its appropriate use and indications and using them together can be an especially powerful healing tool.
Each of our courses focuses on either Craniosacral work or Structural Integration. You are not required to learn both modalities to complete any of our courses, but we highly encourage anyone interested in bodywork to explore them both. Combining these two techniques will transform the way you work!
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
The cranial system is a semi-closed, hydraulic system comprised of the spine, the skull, its cranial sutures, diaphragms, fascia of the body and the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) which flows through the spinal cord. Craniosacral therapy is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction
What is Structural Integration?
Structural Integration is a type of myofascial work based on the teachings of Dr. Ida Rolf. It was Dr. Rolf’s theory that pain in the human organism, both physical and emotional, was based on our relationship with gravity and its effect on our fascial membranes. Force vectors that enter the body either physical, emotional or environment can affect the physical structure, the alignment of the skeletal structure and all the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the organism.