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From automatic suspended shifting fulcrum of the brain at the interthalmic adhesion, to brain breathing (motility), to dural accommodation, to cranial bone motion, we well now follow the infolding of dura through falx cerebri to falx cerebelli, to spinal dura, to second sacral segment, and look at the movement of CSF through the perspective of the Daoist Map of the Inner Landscape, the Nei Jing Tu, and via the conitinuity of the dura at each vertebral segment and the organ innervation that comes from each segment according to Du or Governor Vessel.

Webinar summary for Cranial Motion & Motility (01/14/2026) Quick recap Matthew led a comprehensive webinar on cranial anatomy and primary respiration, covering the brain's movement patterns, the concept of potency, and the relationship between various body systems including the heart, sacrum, and nervous system. The presentation included detailed anatomical demonstrations of cranial bone movements during fetal development and explained how the brain's C-shaped curvature develops through complex axis rotations. Matthew concluded by discussing the vagus nerve's connection to the heart and nervous system, and outlined plans for future webinars to help participants better understand key concepts. Summary Craniosacral Brain Motility Concepts Matthew led a webinar on brain motility, discussing William Sutherland's concept of primary respiration and the five-part craniosacral system. He explained that understanding the brain's movement can simplify memorization of cranial bone rotations and emphasized the importance of feeling the fullness and directionality of breath in the body. Matthew introduced the concepts of position, wave, and field, and described how to assess the breath of different body parts, including cranial bones and the femur. He concluded by explaining how challenges to the automatic suspended shifting fulcrum can lead to symptoms and energy expenditure. Primary Respiration and Body Energy Matthew discussed the concept of primary respiration and its connection to the breath of life, which is linked to God, the mind, or nature. He explained that the cerebral spinal fluid is the first recipient of this breath of life, known as potency, which organizes intelligence and affects fluid coherence, motion, structure, and healing. Matthew also described the role of the kidneys in Chinese medicine, emphasizing their connection to the body's energy and the concept of the Dantian, or celestial fire, which holds potency and gene energy. He concluded by discussing the cranial wave's cycles per minute and the concept of fluid tide, where most of the work happens, and mentioned a recent C1 class in Chattanooga where participants counted out 50-second outward and return cycles.

The webinar recording has been posted in the classroom, a long with the course material. Till the end of January, each Wednesday I will post another video to focus us in on the main takeaways, and in preparation for our next webinar, on the Du and the Dura, where we will look at the Chinese Medicine Perpsective of Governor Vessel, the continuity of the dura to each vertebral segment, and the organ innervation according to chinese medicine at each vertebral segment. See you in the classroom.