Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tibetan Cranial work?
What happens during a Tibetan Cranial treatment?
What will I experience during a TC treatment?
What typically happens after a TC treatment?
What to avoid and what to do after a TC treatment?
What does Namaskar mean?
NAMASKAR is a Sanskrit compound made of three words:
NAM + AS + KAR = NAMASKAR
NAM is the root form of NAMAH. Namah means "not me;" it is a negation of one's identity and hence of one's ego or arrogance.
AS means "to Be" or "to exist."
KAR means doer or one who makes or creates.
ASKAR refers to "the creator of all that exists or the one who causes the property of being or existence."
Namaskar is the traditional form of greeting in India (joined hands with palms together either at the forehead or at the heart) and is based on the profound philosophy of non-arrogance and being a part of one larger unity. This principle allows a sense of oneness and is the beginning of a harmonious relationship.
The joining of hands symbolizes the idea that in the meeting of two persons, the Self actually meets Itself. Joining hands also symbolizes humility. Thus when a person joins the hands and says Namaskar, she or he actually says in humility, "I bow to God in you; I love you and I respect you, as there is no one like you. I honor the place in you where the entire universe dwells: the place in you that is of love, light, peace, happiness and truth. When you are in that place of you, and I am in that place in me ... We are one."
How does Tibetan Cranial work?
During a Tibetan Cranial session, the cranial structures are fine-tuned, which allows impeded Cerebral Spinal Fluid to move evenly around scar tissue.
Results:
• Enables more naturally occurring electricity to move throughout the nervous system.
• All areas of the brain and spinal column receive more hydration, and information is more readily received throughout neural pathways.
• The brain functions more optimally and is able to send information to other areas of the body that requires maintenance.
• By strengthening and restoring the nervous system, chronic pain and other deep issues find the opportunity to transform, and overall well being is greatly improved.
What happens during a Tibetan Cranial Treatment?
TC takes place in a quiet setting; the practitioner is remaining in a state of prayer, mantra and meditation. The client is invited to also practice any kind of mantra or meditation according to their preference throughout the session.
Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended (no jeans). People remain fully clothed, removing their shoes, belt, and jewelries.
The client reclines onto a wooden massage table. The Practitioner kneels at the end of the table at the person's head.
At various times, pulses at the client's head, wrists and feet are assessed.
Fine-tuning and subtle adjustments are made to the neck, cranium, face, mouth and jaw.
What will I experience during a TC treatment?
Experiences vary according to the condition of each individual, and from treatment to treatment.
At various times the practitioner will touch vital points on the skull, wrist, and ankles, deeply assessing pulses that give important information about the systems in the body. From this information, specific adjustments are made.
During the treatment, pulse readings are repeated and adjustments are made until optimum balance is achieved. During the treatment, the skull, face, mouth, jaw and neck are areas typically attended to. As a result, the whole body instinctively relaxes into alignment. Another common result is that the spine will realign with the rest of the body without any adjustment applied directly to the spine itself.
During the entire session, the practitioner holds an internal sacred space of prayer, mantra and meditation.
At the end, the work is sealed, followed by a period of quiet relaxation. This process allows for a full integration to take place.
What typically happens after a TC treatment?
Since profound relaxation is a natural result of a TC Session, many people sleep several hours after a session. Others may experience a noticeable increase in energy. A reduction in pain or increase in overall functioning may occur immediately after a session, or could develop gradually over the next several days.
Because TC results in a natural healing process, the results may occur weeks after a treatment. For some a body reorganization process may occur as the body adapts to the release of previously held patterns.
Children often report that their head feels like a balloon, which visually describes the experience of spaciousness after the release of compression.
Overall, most people experience a profound state of well being.
What to avoid and what to do after a TC treatment?
Please DO NOT:
- Drink alcohol or caffeine
- Drive too far
- Bump your head
- Go to the gym
- Sit in front of a computer or TV for too long
- Be too active
- Change dramatic altitude difference
Instead DO:
- Take it easy
- Rest
- Drink plenty fluids
- Go for a slow walk
- Enjoy a gentle yoga class
- Meditate
- Read a nice book
- Take a relaxing bath
