Offering innovative education in somatic therapy since 1992.

 
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About us

We teach therapeutic approaches at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science.

We offer professional training courses in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Blueprint Resonance (formerly Verbal Skills) and Polarity Life Coaching, as well as continuing education in Embryology, Pre- and Perinatal Therapy, Embodied Movement and Working with Babies. Students graduate from our programs with a broad base of knowledge including in-depth study of anatomy, the Autonomic Nervous System, and leading scientific research, as well as embodied understanding of energetic anatomy, mindfulness, presence and clinical skills to use in practice with clients. Trainings blend experiential and didactic learning to offer learning that is transformative, both in clinical practice and lived experience. Our programs are developed for those with extensive experience in the healthcare field and newcomers alike.

Our primary teacher, Anna Chitty, partners with her daughter, Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval, to bring over 40 years of study, practice and research to our courses. We partner with leading teachers, including Ray Castellino, Jaap van der Wal and Franklyn Sills, to offer a cutting edge education in somatic therapy.

 
 
 
 
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Honoring John Chitty’s Legacy

In February 2019, we lost our dear John - husband, father, grandfather, teacher, therapist and friend. As we continue our work at CSES, we continue to honor his legacy, teaching and vision.

 

Download a copy of Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval’s eulogy and Dr. van der Wal’s dedication for John.

Learn more about the John Chitty Memorial Scholarship Fund and make a contribution.

 

Upcoming Trainings

 

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

BCST Intro

with Anna Chitty and Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval

2024 Dates TBD


2024-2026: GROUP Y - DUAL CERTIFICATION with Polarity Therapy

with Anna Chitty and Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval

This cohort is currently full - waitlist spaces available

Module 1: August 21 - 25, 2024
Module 2: October 23 - 27, 2024
Module 3: January 8 - 12, 2025
Module 4: March 26 - 30, 2025
Module 5: June 11 - 15, 2025
Module 6: August 20 - 24, 2025
Module 7: October 22 - 26, 2025
Module 8: January 7 - 11, 2026
Module 9: March 18 - 22, 2026
Module 10: May 27 - 31, 2026
Module 11: August 5 - 9, 2026
Module 12: October 7 - 11, 2026
Module 13: January 20-24, 2027

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2024- 2027: Group Z - Dual Certification with Polarity Therapy

with Anna Chitty and Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval

This cohort is currently full - waitlist spaces available

Module 1: Sept 25-29, 2024
Module 2: Dec 4-8, 2024
Module 3: Jan 22-26, 2025
Module 4: April 16-20, 2025
Module 5: June 25-29, 2025
Module 6: Sept 10-14, 2025
Module 7: November 12-16, 2025
Module 8: Jan 28 - Feb 1, 2026
Module 9: April 8-12, 2026
Module 10: June 17-21, 2026
Module 11: August 19-23, 2026
Module 12: October 21-25, 2026
Module 13: Jan 6-10, 2027

Polarity Therapy

with Anna Chitty and Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval

LEVEL 1 TRAINING - GROUP Y: DUAL CERTIFICATION WITH BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY:

with Anna Chitty and Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval

This cohort is currently full - waitlist spaces available

Module 1: August 21 - 25, 2024
Module 2: October 23 - 27, 2024
Module 3: January 8 - 12, 2025
Module 4: March 26 - 30, 2025
Module 5: June 11 - 15, 2025
Module 6: August 20 - 24, 2025
Module 7: October 22 - 26, 2025
Module 8: January 7 - 11, 2026
Module 9: March 18 - 22, 2026
Module 10: May 27 - 31, 2026
Module 11: August 5 - 9, 2026
Module 12: October 7 - 11, 2026
Module 13: January 20-24, 2027

2024- 2027: Group Z: Dual Certification with BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

This cohort is currently full - waitlist spaces available

with Anna Chitty and Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval

Module 1: Sept 25-29, 2024
Module 2: Dec 4-8, 2024
Module 3: Jan 22-26, 2025
Module 4: April 16-20, 2025
Module 5: June 25-29, 2025
Module 6: Sept 10-14, 2025
Module 7: November 12-16, 2025
Module 8: Jan 28 - Feb 1, 2026
Module 9: April 8-12, 2026
Module 10: June 17-21, 2026
Module 11: August 19-23, 2026
Module 12: October 21-25, 2026
Module 13: Jan 6-10, 2027

LEVEL 2 TRAININGS: please inquire if interested

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Blueprint Resonance: Verbal Skills for Embodied Transformation

with Anna Chitty

The current cohort began in August 2023. We plan to launch another cohort in Fall 2024. We will begin registration when dates are finalized. Subscribe to our email list to be notified when dates are announced.

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Additional Workshops

Continuum Exploration: Creative Embryology - Pleasure in Movement

with Frank Carbone
Monday - Tuesday, May 13-14, 2024

$200

Register here →

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Constellations in the Tide - A CONSTELLAtION WEEKEND FOR BCST PRACTITIONERS

with Chari Smith & Daniel Gackle
Friday - Sunday, November 1-3, 2024

$450

Register here →

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Dr. Stone’s Mystic Bible

with James Arena
Coming Summer 2024 - Dates and More Information Available Soon

One of my favorite things about this course has been the way that ‘esoteric’ philosophy combines so skillfully with human anatomy. I now have a deep understanding about energy as the underpinning of matter.

Words are hard to do this course justice. I’m grateful, humbled and inspired.
— BCST Graduate 2016
So superb, interactive, dynamic, soft, sincere, humorous, full of potency, leaving me always satisfied and wanting more! This is the class I’ve been looking for 7 years. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
— Polarity Therapy Graduate 2014
I am in deep gratitude. This class has blown my mind open so far; I couldn’t have comprehended how much I would have learned or how deep I would have gone into the experience of being connected with everything around me.
— BCST Graduate 2016

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We have a large collection of articles, course handouts, videos, recorded audio and other materials that we have produced in support of our programs over the years. We make these freely available to share information about our programs and support learning in the field.

Articles and Handouts

These are articles, handouts and presentations from our courses over the years and include information on: Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Trauma, The Autonomic Nervous System, The Heart, Embryology and more.

Audio Recordings

These are recordings of meditations and practices from our courses that can be helpful for students, practitioners and clients.

Videos

These are an assortment of video lectures recorded in classes, for online presentations and specifically as short tutorials. Topics include: Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Working with Babies, The Autonomic Nervous System, Two Chair Counseling, Embryology and more.