BMCA began in 1985 from an initiative by Ellen Barlow and Sara Vogeler. In subsequent years, it was developed into a professional organization through generous hours of volunteerism and financial contributions from practitioners and supporters. BMCA is a creative community of individuals dedicated to exploring, sharing, and expanding the Body-Mind Centering work. Our members live all over the world, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle and Far East, and Australia. BMCA: provides support and services to its members, promotes professional development, publishes a newsletter and journal, provides fiscal agency for somatic research grants for members, holds conferences, and is the conduit for communication and dialogue about Body-Mind Centering. BMCA is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt professional organization based in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA. Donations are welcome and deductible to the extent allowable by law. Mission Statement: BMCA is an international, not-for-profit membership organization committed to the practice, education, and ongoing development of Body-Mind Centering with a strong belief in the profound effects of its experiential and collaborative process This includes: maintaining high standards of professional competence and excellence; supporting research and publication of materials relating to BMC; providing resources, information and avenues of communication about BMC; improving access to BMC; and educating the public.