The Biodynamic Heart

Subtitled ‘somatic compassion practices for a clear and vital heart’, this large format and widely acclaimed book is laid out in four parts relating to life and death, mindfulness, empathy, and compassion, instincts, metabolism, embodiment, and a ministry of laying on his hands – all with contributions from other specialists. The overarching theme is the nature of trauma and spirituality as related to the cardiovascular system. The author sees the pervasive epidemic of heart disease as a physical manifestation of a worldwide degeneration of empathy and compassion, arguing that we must empty our hearts of the damaging emotions of anger and hatred, this overcoming grief, and enabling profound love to arise in its place, along with a sense of wisdom and wonder. A transformative contribution.