Craniosacral Therapy Group Study Day 11

Craniosacral Therapy Group Study Day 11.10.14

Craniosexual Dynamics

With Anne Stevens and Tanio Gallindo

It was a pleasure to be back at Chedworth, meeting and greeting old friends and new faces.

This year’s subject was a sensitive one, so sensitive in fact that numbers were down to half our usual turnout, not helped by congress being the same weekend.

We profess to treat the whole person but if we are not open to issues/energies of a sexual nature we limit what we allow our clients to bring. So there we were, a cosy group, on a mission to become more open.

The day began with a light breakfast, introductions and a meditation led by Tania. Anne then took us through the relevant anatomy and chemistry. We looked at afferent nerves, sex hormones, the neurotransmitters involved in sexual functioning and a brief look at the chakras.

Then came the challenging part, (for me anyway), the exercises. Progressing through the sequence of exercises my anxiety levels gradually increased until the final exercise, when anxiety dissolved, and was replaced by a powerful sense of being loved and cared for. I was surprised by the strength of my emotions and was very glad to be in a small group of caring supportive people.

Anne and Tania made it clear they were happy for us to sit out if we felt uncomfortable, and in a less safe environment I would have been tempted. As it was I was able to stay experience and learn. Deep breath!

Cas provided us with an excellent lunch as usual, then presented Penny with a beautiful plate handmade by a local potter. Penny was chair of CSTACP then liaison officer for CSTG and we are very grateful for all the work she did.

A discussion about our experiences and how we might link this into our practise followed. We then rounded off the day with a practical session on the treatment tables, a brilliant way to finish the day, and always much appreciated.

The day was both a challenge and a delight. I have tremendous respect for Anne and Tania who were brave enough to tackle the subject that has so far been largely ignored in the world of Craniosacral therapy.

Sue Teague