Preparing for Your Craniosacral Therapy Session : A Guide

When you arrive for a craniosacral therapy session, you’re stepping into a sacred space—a moment to witness yourself. Here are some simple yet profound ways to prepare your body, mind, and spirit, and to carry the session’s gifts with you afterwards.

Before Your Session: Opening the Door for Presence

1. Hydrate Your Inner Landscape

Water is life’s gentle conductor. Drink plenty of it in the hours leading up to your session to help your body feel fluid and receptive

2. Create Space for Stillness

Plan ahead so you’re not rushing. Let this time be a deliberate act of self-honoring, free from the hurried pace of daily life.

3. Disconnect to Reconnect

Silence your devices. Place them in airplane mode, and feel the relief as you gently disconnect from the noise. This is your time.

4. Set an Intention

Close your eyes and ask yourself, “What am I seeking?” Your intention doesn’t need words—perhaps it’s a feeling, a curiosity, or even just an openness to receive.

After Your Session: Integrating the Experience

1. Take a Gift With You

Reflect on the session’s gifts. Was there a sense of ease, clarity, or something new you discovered about yourself? Carry that awareness forward.

2. Move Like Water

After your session, move slowly and mindfully. Let your body savor this newfound state, as if the world is a little softer around the edges.

3. Notice the Shift

Pay attention to how you respond to the world. Does your breath feel deeper? Are your movements lighter? Let the changes share their insights with you.

4. Honor the Integration

Allow 2–3 days to process the work. Craniosacral therapy often moves through you like waves—notice where they take you, even in the stillness.

5. Circle Back

Share any experiences or questions of note with your practitioner. Your insights are a vital part of the ongoing dialogue between your body and the healing process.