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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.

 Try it and let me know how it works for you. You can purchase a Device…email me or ask me what will work best for you.You will benefit most from your still point Inducer if you are ALSO receiving occasional craniosacral treatments.

For the moment use Two Tennis balls in a sock. Make sure they are tied tightly with no space between the two balls.
 


 
Contraindications and other notes
 

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.

 
 
 
Just choose a comfortable, fairly hard surface, and lie on your back. Preferably, support your knees with a cushion. The Still point Inducer should be placed about 3 or 4 centimeters above the junction between your head and the top of your neck. To locate the Still Point Inducer accurately, draw an imaginary line exactly where spectacle frames would lie (see picture) and project those lines to the back of your head. If you place the Smile Inducer here, you will find two small indentations in which the Still Point Inducer feels particularly comfortable. Allow the weight of your head to rest fully on the Still point Inducer, and then just relax! And let the still point Inducer do its job.
The balls should be side-by-side, and not at an angle. This is also a good opportunity to become more aware of the angle at which your head and body lie relative to each other.



Another way..............

THIS METHOD IS QUICK AND USUALLY MUCH EASIER, BUT ABOUT 1 IN 5 PEOPLE HAVE A HEAD SHAPE WHICH DOES NOT SUIT IT - IF IN DOUBT, GET A FRIEND TO HELP YOU APPLY METHOD "A"
Make yourself comfortable as above, and now place the Still point Inducer at the nape of your neck. Slide it up the back of your scalp (towards the top of your head) with the weight of your head resting on it. You will notice that there is a point at which your head is held furthest from the floor by the Still point Inducer - i.e. the Still point Inducer is roughly on the bony part of the back of your scalp which naturally rests on the floor if you are lying without a cushion. Find this point exactly, and then move the Still Point Inducer back towards your neck by no more than 1 cm (1/4 inch). Somewhere in that area you will find two small indentations which the SPI feels very comfortable in.
VERY IMPORTANT - make sure that the Still point Inducer is still on your skull, and NOT on your neck!

How long should I use the Still point Inducer?

Depending on what feels best for you, use the Still Point Inducer for about 15 or 20 minutes at least once, and up to (i.e. no more than) four times every day. Using the Still point Inducer for more than 1 hour every day does NOT increase its effectiveness, and is not recommended. The Still point Inducer can provide some relief from chronic pain, dysfunction or disability, and may provide some assistance in cases of acute and/or chronic infection.
During this time the Still point Inducer offers you a perfect opportunity for total relaxation

Contraindications and other notes