Introduction to Craniosacral Techniques

We will cover the following topics:

• The history and development of craniosacral therapy and the founding people
• The physical components of the craniosacral system.
• How the craniosacral system influences the body.
• How imbalances in other body systems structure and function can influence the craniosacral system
• How the craniosacral system affects the growth and development of the brain and spinal cord
• Hands on session – experience feeling the craniosacral rhythm with an occipital hold, a foot hold and an occiput-sacrum hold
• How we detect the craniosacral rhythm in the body – the flexion phase and the extension phase
• What happens to the body when craniosacral flow is sluggish / interrupted
• Anatomy of the skull – it moves! - and spine
• Practical Techniques:
  o Palpation and sensing techniques o Basic balancing techniques o Sensing the craniosacral flow – feel it on yourself and others o Sensing technique exercises o Working on each other – how does it feel as therapists and as client o Hands on session – experience feeling the craniosacral rhythm with an occipital hold, a foot hold and an occiput-sacrum hold o Simple techniques to use at the end of your session to achieve a sense of balance for client and you o Feeling for emotional/energy blockages in the body o Feeling the craniosacral flow on the feet using the spinal reflexology points