Massage and Ayurvedic Bodywork Offerings

Craniosacral Therapy is a profoundly deep and extremely subtle form of noninvasive bodywork that addresses the craniosacral fluid system, the anatomy of the skull and spine, and the fascial bowls of the body, to achieve states of deep healing and relaxation as well as to release patterns of chronic holding to achieve greater a greater sense of freedom. Through the meditative presence of the practitioner, the practitioner and client enter “a trance state simultaneously. Milne (1995) has referred to trance as a ‘glamour’ or an expanded state of awareness – ‘a larger me’. In this state, bodyworkers typically become more focused, experience heightened awareness and an increased connection to the patient; time distortion can occur for both the patient and therapist. Physical and emotional states can be sensed, which may not be normally noticed when both patient and therapist are in an everyday ‘busy’ state.”

Craniosacral therapy often leads to stillpoints within the session. A stillpoint is a moment when through present nonjudgmental witnessing, the craniosacral rhythm stops, or, you could say that it synchronizes with the three breaths (liquid/craniosacral, air/breathing, heart/circulatory-breath).

When the CS rhythm stops, so does the breathing. The client enters a state of what is called in yoga, kumbhaka, spontaneous breath retention. It is a cessation of duality and abiding in the One while still filled with prana/vital life force. The breathing will eventually gently resume. During these still points, the client develops what is called a therapeutic pulse and contacts their inner physician, their own true nature of inner wisdom, and through this contact, heals, unwinds, and releases deeply held blocks on all levels of being.