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 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?
Certified Tibetan Cranial Practitioners and apprentices are professionally trained to fine-tune cranial structures which allows impeded CSF to move evenly around scar tissue.
Results:
• Cranial fine-tuning 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.
• By manipulating the cranial sutures and other various places on the head, Tibetan Cranial allows the impeded cerebral spinal fluid to move more evenly around scar tissue.
• 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 quiet setting.
We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing. People remain fully clothed, removing their shoes.
The person reclines onto a massage table that has been setup with a wooden board placed on top. The Practitioner kneels at the end of the table at the client's head.
At various times, the practitioner moves to the client's head, hands, middle torso or feet to assess pulses.
Then 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 times people fall asleep due to the deep relaxation, or they may need to talk about emotions or memories as they arise.
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 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
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
