What
is Craniosacral work?
Craniosacral work is a gentle, sensitive hands-on bodywork which has
roots in osteopathy. Studies of the cranium, led to the discovery that
the skull bones are jointed, and not truly fused, so they permit slight
motion independent of breathing and heart rate. This motion is present
in all tissues of the body. When body tissues are subjected to stress
or trauma physical or emotional, this motion can be disrupted resulting
in imbalance or disease. Many authorities note that the rhythm moves
between 8 - 14 cycles per minute. The measurable amplitude of the cranial
wave or rhythm is between 40 microns to 1.5mm in movement, which is
less than half the thickness of dental paper. It cannot be seen but
it can be palpated in a meditative state. To palpate this discreet rhythm,
practitioners combine light finger pressure with use of the inner eye
and inner ear. The work draws from three disciplines; osteopathy, energy
work and Taoism. Once they have determined where the restrictions are
located, the Craniosacral practitioner palpates the tide-like motions
to assist the animal's body in releasing the stored injury or trauma.
This will help restore the vital motion and balance of the rhythm. The
body has an amazing capacity to heal itself. When an animal is in balance
emotionally and physically, they are healthy. |
