Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a soothing and gentle type of bodywork that has its roots in osteopathy. It involves a very light touch of the therapist’s hands for both diagnosis and health benefits. Despite its gentle nature it gives opportunity to release chronic tension and blockages that may be held at a very deep level of the bodymind system. As the name indicates, Craniosacral therapy focuses its attention on bone structures, joints and membranes of the cranium (skull), the spine and the sacrum. These structures enclose the central nervous system, whose functioning craniosacral therapy aims to balance and harmonise in a way that leads to a state of natural homeostasis for all biological and mental functioning.
The craniosacral system inter-connects with every part of the body’s fascia, its muscles and nerves. It extends into every organ, the senses and affects the functioning of human consciousness in balancing ways. Hence Craniosacral therapy is a holistic form of bodywork that that both works well on its own and as part of a model of integrated medicine.
It rebalances the musculoskeletal, immune, endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It has shown to be effective for a whole range of conditions that affect body and mind, including:
Arthritis; asthma; autism; back pain; birth trauma; cerebral palsy; colic; depression; digestive problems; drug withdrawal; dyslexia; frozen shoulder; hormonal imbalances; hyperactivity; immune system disorders; insomnia; lethargy; menstrual pain, PMS; migraine; post-operative problems during and after pregnancy; reintegration after accidents; fall or injury; sciatica; sinusitis; spinal curvatures; sports injuries;; stress related illness incl. depression, anxiety, burn-out, insomnia and PTSD, trauma and accident, tinnitus and middle ear problems; TMJ (jaw) disorders; visual disturbances and whiplash injuries.
Craniosacral therapy is generally relaxing and pleasant, creating a sense of stillness, inner peace, incl. graceful meditativeness. The client may become aware of subtle bodily sensations and movement of life force energy; existing imbalances within the body may also become amplified before they resolve into sensations and feelings of release and well-being.
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