CranioSacral Therapy Heals the Body, Mind and the Soul

Still Point on Yourself

In CranioSacral Therapy there are techniques to induce a state of being where the receiver literally feel suspended between body and spirit. One thing we do in particular is called a still point technique. The therapist can perform this or a person can deliberately do it for themselves. We actually go through moments of still point naturally all day long. If we live in a constant state of red alert thus preventing the body from experiencing these natural still points is when stress takes over. We lose all perspective, all remembrance of that inner space. Below is described exactly how to do this for yourself. It helps if you have also experienced CranioSacral Therapy at the hands of an experienced practitioner but this isn’t essential.

Do NOT use a Still point Inducer if you:

· are less than 14 years old - the cranial bones are still very soft, and do not respond well to prolonged pressure (incidentally, this is another reason why babies really like to be face down most of the time - apart from them being more able to develop back and neck muscles and pre-crawling movements)

· have osteoporosis, Down's syndrome, or any other condition which predisposes severe weakness in the upper cervical (neck) vertebrae

· have ever had a stroke, cerebral aneurysm or cerebral hemorrhage

· have fractured your skull or been hospitalized for a rupture of the Dura in the past 12 months

· have had an epidural in the past 6 months

· have any serious diagnosed medical condition in which pressure changes in the skull could be detrimental (such as a brain tumor, or hydrocephalus)

· have any unusual recent or recurring undiagnosed dizziness, headaches or visual disturbances

The above comments are particularly important if you are not receiving professional craniosacral treatment.
One purpose of the Still point Inducer is to help you relax, and so if it increases pain or causes a headache, then stop using it and ask for advice at your next treatment session.
Minor twinges and pains from injuries and illnesses many years ago may briefly return whilst using the Still point Inducer and this is generally a good sign.
A common response to the Still point Inducer is twitching or even small movements of the limbs. Any twitching, pulsing, throbbing, temperature changes, or minor sensations which move around are signs that the still Point Inducer is being particularly effective. If you feel exhausted afterwards, this is probably because your body is now working with less adrenaline (stress), and it will take a day or two for it to feel comfortable in its new (less stressed) equilibrium.

As a general rule, I recommend you drink about 1 liter of pure water per day when using the Still point Inducer. If you have ANY symptoms of tiredness, exhaustion, stress or kidney dysfunction, this water should ideally be warm (tepid), and you should consider reducing caffeine drinks (tea, coffee, coke, etc). The easiest way to increase your water intake is to drink a bit with every "normal" drink you have.

VERY IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT - This technique (and any other form of complementary therapy or self-help) should NOT be used to replace the services of a qualified medical practitioner. i.e. if you suspect you have a medical condition, get it checked out by your GP!
Many people are turning to complementary therapies because they want to reduce their medication. This should ALWAYS (if at all) be done with the full knowledge and approval of your doctor.