A practical guide to a gentle form of bodywork therapy To order this title, and for more information, click here
By Daniel Agustoni
Description Craniosacral Rhythm is a complete and detailed introduction and overview of soft craniosacral treatment for beginners and therapists.
The book covers aspects on how to give a craniosacral session. Every position is explained in words and with photographs. The book includes
more than 120 images and an extended part with Frequently Asked Questions. It includes a detailed treatment record and a poster with
a basic craniosacral treatment. This is a comprehensive introductory textbook which includes anatomy and physiology of the craniosacral
system, explanations about the craniosacral rhythm and slower rhythms, different possibilities of techniques, example cases of treatments,
list of short treatment-sequences. Includes self-treatment techniques, guided awareness, exercises to palpate the craniosacral rhythm
and to increase the CSF flow in the body. This book includes descriptions of applications for pregnancy, babies, children, and those
suffering from shock/trauma. It also includes a list of contraindications.
Contents Section1: And yet the cranium does move: overview, theory, and introduction
1.1 The range and variety of craniosacral treatment
- an overview
1.2 Origin and history 1.3 The craniosacral system 1.4 How the craniosacral system relates to other body
systems 1.5 The craniosacral rhythm: An expression of primary respiration 1.6 The still point 1.7 Self-palpation of the body
rhythms on the head, pelvis and thighs 1.8 Indications and contraindications 1.9 The efficiency of the craniosacral treatment:
How many sessions at what time intervals? 1.10 Basic points before beginning treatment 1.11 The resource-oriented approach 1.12
The dialog prior to treatment 1.13 The treatment record 1.14 Position 1.15 Therapeutic dialog 1 1.16 Interactive work as
the companion in the process
Section 2: Treatment and balancing of the craniosacral system 2.1 The art of gentle touch 2.2
Golden rules before you begin 2.3 Whole-body assessment 2.4 Release of the transverse layers of connective tissue 2.5 Inviting
inducing still points 2.6 Self-treatment techniques for the head 2.7 Treating the head 2.8 Releasing the temporomandibular joints 2.9
The cranial vault hold: 'Listening to the cranial orchestra' 2.10 Harmonization and integration of head and torso 2.11 Supplementary
treatment elements 2.12 Suggestions for short treatment sessions 2.13 Basic treatment for beginners
Section 3: Experiences
from craniosacral therapy practice 3.1 Practice and experience 3.2 Stories from craniosacral therapy practice 3.3 Frequently
asked questions and tips
Section 4: Waking the inner healer: The integration of body, mind and spirit 4.1 Neutral and stillness 4.2
The three-step healing process 4.3 The fulcrum 4.4 Sensations and emotions durign the session 4.5 How the client can support
the session: Dedication to her own inner process 4.6 Cell memory, therapeutic pulse and entrapped energy 4.7 Unwinding 4.8 Treatment
invovling several practitioners (multiple hands-on 4.9 Intention and thought power 4.10 Intuition 4.11 The therapeutic dialog
11: Dialog, imagination adn mental pictures 4.12 Treatment continues to take effect after the session 4.13 Intensification of symptoms
due to re-organization 4.14 Guided meditation to increase CSF flow in the body 4.15 Self-treatment techniques for the torso
Section
5: Advance treatment 5.1 Basic treatment for advanced practiioners 5.2 Taking treatment further 5.3 Advanced self-treatment
techniques
Section 6: Further applications 6.1 Pregnancy and childbirth 6.2 Treating children 6.3 Tooth and jaw problems 6.4
Accidents and illnesses 6.5 Shock, trauma, and post-traumatic stress syndrome 6.6 Combination with methods of allopathic and energymedicine 6.7
Treating animals 6.8 Concluding remarks
Appendices Craniosacral treatment record A list of indications Glossary Further
reading Contact address and useful websites
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