Cranial Sacral
This is a method for
detecting the motion of Cranial Sacral system and assessing for imbalance
within the body. Gentle touch is used to palpate certain areas of
the body in an effort to evaluate various aspects of the Cranial Sacral
Rhythm. This movement is created by the flow of cerebrospinal fluid
within the Dura Mater and the spinal cord. Dura Mater is the
membrane covering the brain and spinal cord. The Practitioner
follows a specific protocol, beginning with a process for evaluation of
the cranial sacral system. Should any imbalance or restriction
present itself, the therapy is then applied.
Think of the Dura
Mater as hose, the cranial sacral fluid as the water in that hose.
Restrictions in the hose stop the water from flowing freely. By
taking the 'kinks' or restrictions out of the hose or the Dura Mater,
the cranial sacral fluid flows more naturally. This results in
a more efficient and healthier you physically, emotionally, and
spiritually.
Cranial Sacral
Therapy can used to help a wide spectrum of issues. The practitioner
puts the intentions of what the body needs to heal or correct for optimal
health first. The practitioners goal is to set the body up to heal
itself, to self correct and ultimately for the body to be in a state of optimal
health.
Cranial Sacral Therapy, CST,
can be combined with any other form of bodywork or used independently. If only
CST is performed on the client, the client remains fully clothed in a reclined position
in a relaxed environment. The practitioner places their hands on the body but
concentrating on the areas between the sacrum, (the tail bone), and the occiput,
(the back of the head.)
