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The human body is a constant source of amazement in how connected everything is within it.  Addressing the Sphenoid Bone through Craniosacral Therapy Often when my hands are working with the Sphenoid Bone a client will mention that they are feeling sensation further down in their body, around their hips, legs, lower abdomen, lower spine... “That’s weird!” has been the most common comment. But actually, it really isn’t.
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Peace and calm may help to regulate one person’s nervous system but may cause another extreme stress, at first. When I google search “How to make the Nervous System feel safe?” the answers are similar. Breathe deeply and be calm.  For some that is not possible, at first. At least that has been my experience with sharing Craniosacral Therapy.
Some clients are able to slide into deep relaxation and find their peaceful centre quickly, while others just don’t. For some their relaxation or grounding point is more found in chaos and excitement. Trying to bring them into Stillpoint likely won’t happen, at first. I realize that their Nervous System is not in a place where it is feeling safe, yet. And this is the important step in meeting a person where they are.  Recently a client asked me if it was OK to ask what I was feeling when I was sharing a Craniosacral Therapy session with her. A comment often made by those new to Craniosacral Therapy is that they don’t feel me doing anything. In the quiet moments of a Craniosacral Therapy session there are so many subtle things going on throughout your being. I become quiet and close my eyes to limit the senses I am engaging, so that I can gain a better sense through touch.
"Never stop learning because life never stops teaching" was a quote often shared by one of the instructors when I was studying Massage Therapy. She was right, and her words have had such an impact on me through my years as a Holistic Practitioner.  During the last day of instruction of the Level 1 Advanced Craniosacral Therapy training that I’m currently taking, I had an “a ha” moment. I realized that what I was learning was bringing together all that I’ve learned, practiced, understood and taught in the holistic health field through the past 34+ years. A moment when all of my understandings and beliefs clicked, made sense and pointed to the path forward in what I do. It's a little overwhelming and difficult to put into words, but I will try.
During a Yin Yoga session poses are held for a longer period of time in order to benefit, stretch and open the deeper muscles and fascia. Fascia alone needs a minimum of 90 to 120 seconds to begin to release during a stretch. Taking time to allow the fascia to stretch is essential to maintaining flexibility, range of motion and overall holistic well-being.
Unlike Massage and Myofascia Release, Craniosacral Therapy causes a more subtle "unwinding" effect on Fascia and in that provides muscles more room to move. The movements are light, almost unnoticeable. The effects are amazing.
Chronic pain, limited range of movement and flexibility, pain from old injuries or surgical sites, tension held in the body as anxiety, ptsd and depression from recent and/or long ago traumatic events... all of these point to an tension in your Fascia. Craniosacral Therapy can help!
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Teresa Graham,
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