Craniosacral Therapy for Adults
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a ‘light touch’ treatment, without massage or anatomical manipulation. The practitioner listens to the subtle changes beneath their hands - restrictions, releases, changes in breathing.
The essence of the work is that the blueprint for health and balance is already within each individual. The role of the practitioner is to bring the client’s awareness of this into place, so that their own tissues can make the subtle adjustments needed for balance.
The treatment takes place clothed, only shoes, tight belts, necklaces or large earrings need to be removed.
There is no set ‘routine’ to this treatment, and the practitioner will be guided by what feels right for the client.
This treatment is safe and unintrusive. So safe in fact that it is most well known for how it can help settle babies and young children who may have had difficult births. Kate Leftley works with Mothers and Babies at Moon.
What will happen in your session?
The session will be guided by you. Although there will be a few questions about your medical history, the focus in a first session will be to encourage you to access deep relaxation, and a sense of feeling safe.
From that place, you'll begin to explore – and build on – being able to find that place with greater ease and consistency. In effect, you will be working with the physiology of what happens in stress, or, really, helping the felt sense of what happens when stress is released, de-stressed, let go off.
And how might you feel afterwards?
If possible, try not to immediately race back into busy activity. A lot goes on in a session, even though it might just feel like you have simply ‘relaxed a bit’ Emotional realisations or releases, even letting go of where physical tension has been unconsciously or consciously held, may make you feel a bit tired afterwards. Do keep well hydrated for the rest of the day, and work with what your body might seem to be asking for – whether that is rest or movement – some people will feel a good surge of energy after a session, which its also important to enjoy!
We have two practitioners who focus on Craniosacral Therapy for Adults:
Kate Leftley's Offering on Wednesdays 9.30am - 1.30pm (book below)
Victoria Plum's Offering throughout the week (please use the form below to contact Victoria directly).
- 60 minute treatment - £75
If you would like to access the Women Supporting Women Fund to subsidise this treatment, find more details here.
A somatic theme to this trio of events over the next three days...
On Saturday, @gabriella.moon_ has only two places remaining for Spirit Dance. Taking its roots in shamanic practise, Brazilian samba, yoga, tai chi, somatic body work, energy healing, improvisation and intuitive movement; Spirit Dance is about connecting us to our body’s innate wisdom, sometimes for the first time.
On Monday, Emily Hughes @findingflowparenting explores Mum Rage in a beautifully supportive women's circle. As a somatic therapist Emily delves into how and why our body (followed by the mind) can be triggered by our children.
Later on, again on Monday Jasmin McGonigle @camdenbabywearing ensures that wearing your baby/small person is a comfortable and intuitive as possible at the Camden Baby-wearing Sling Library
You can find out more and book via our bio.
#spiritdance
#movementmeditation
#movementherapy
#mumrage
#somatictherapy
#womenscircle
#mothercircle
#babywearing
#babyslings
#nw5
#tufnellpark2 days ago
![Today is [Mother] Earth Day - thinking about the entire Earth and what we can do to ensure survival on this planet can feel daunting - but here are some local initiatives that can support you to support the Earth.
🌍 @growing_green_london - set up by local Mamas - amongst other things their focus is rewilding our local schools, you can support them by donating or volunteering - they have a second-hand clothes sale fundraiser this Sunday and an Open Garden event on 9th June - join them.
🌍 @heath_hands - supporting our beautiful Hampstead Heath, sustaining its biodiversity and protecting it for wildlife and humans to enjoy.
🌍 @nadiaswastechallenge - a local Mama who gives us her own experiences of modifying domestic habits to help support the Earth - giving realistic tips - follow her page.
🌍 @fair_well_london - tackle the plastic pollution crisis by removing plastic packaging from the final stage of the food distribution chain and solving the main problem with plastic-free shopping: inconvenience. They come to you, you just need to book and buy.
🌍 @kentishtownlibraryofthings - borrow items, such as drills, carpet cleaners, projectors - you don't have to buy them - sharing the things you won't use often is a simple action all of us can take to live more sustainably - they're based at Kentish Town Library.
🌍 @kentishtownvegbox - all their produce is organic or naturally grown and sourced from small-scale farms as close to London as possible.
These are just a few of the local initiatives supporting our environment, support them and use them - helping the Earth starts at home.
[This post is a re-working of our 2023 Earth Day post, but it's all just as relevant]
#earthday2024 #earthday #nw5 #n19 #n6 #tufnellpark #kentishtown #gospeloak #archway #camden #islington](https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/439361540_751265830457264_1499307203256407615_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=HooSw18jkhMAb7fVrJK&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfB1E3UQzgRC4nk5W5pwiIDU8iQRSMVmlENiNcq48x3moA&oe=6634D8C7)
Today is [Mother] Earth Day - thinking about the entire Earth and what we can do to ensure survival on this planet can feel daunting - but here are some local initiatives that can support you to support the Earth.
🌍 @growing_green_london - set up by local Mamas - amongst other things their focus is rewilding our local schools, you can support them by donating or volunteering - they have a second-hand clothes sale fundraiser this Sunday and an Open Garden event on 9th June - join them.
🌍 @heath_hands - supporting our beautiful Hampstead Heath, sustaining its biodiversity and protecting it for wildlife and humans to enjoy.
🌍 @nadiaswastechallenge - a local Mama who gives us her own experiences of modifying domestic habits to help support the Earth - giving realistic tips - follow her page.
🌍 @fair_well_london - tackle the plastic pollution crisis by removing plastic packaging from the final stage of the food distribution chain and solving the main problem with plastic-free shopping: inconvenience. They come to you, you just need to book and buy.
🌍 @kentishtownlibraryofthings - borrow items, such as drills, carpet cleaners, projectors - you don't have to buy them - sharing the things you won't use often is a simple action all of us can take to live more sustainably - they're based at Kentish Town Library.
🌍 @kentishtownvegbox - all their produce is organic or naturally grown and sourced from small-scale farms as close to London as possible.
These are just a few of the local initiatives supporting our environment, support them and use them - helping the Earth starts at home.
[This post is a re-working of our 2023 Earth Day post, but it's all just as relevant]
#earthday2024 #earthday #nw5 #n19 #n6 #tufnellpark #kentishtown #gospeloak #archway #camden #islington6 days ago
A warm re-introduction to Jasmin (Jazz) McGonigle @camdenbabywearing who's recently set up the wonderful resource of a sling and baby carrier library in our corner of London.
Jazz is a mother to two beautiful girls, with one more on the way. Motherhood changed everything for her, as it does for many new mothers. Realising she couldn't return to her job, she found purpose in supporting other new parents on their journey. Discovering Baby-wearing was transformative, giving her the confidence to venture out with a less fussy baby. She knew she had found her calling.
Seeing children being worn brings her immense joy. Jazz personally favours woven wraps and has delved into the world of different fabrics and tying techniques.
Now a qualified baby-wearing consultant, Jazz runs her own Sling Library, empowering others to experience the benefits of baby-wearing from pregnancy to toddlerhood.
Volunteering with @wrapahug_sling_library in East London and attending their monthly Family meet-ups in Tower Hamlets brings her great fulfillment. However, as a local parent in North London, Jazz felt compelled to start something closer to home, leading to the creation of the Sling Library at Moon.
She now offers monthly sling library sessions and home visits to support parents during the postpartum period.
Jazz also participates in Moon's monthly 'New Parent Drop-in,' cherishing the supportive community it provides.
You can find out more about Jazz and the sling library via the link in our bio.
#babywearing
#babysling
#babycarrier
#babywraps
#slinglibrary
#northlondon
#nw5
#camden1 week ago
🌸Spring Theme🌸
Join @marysheppardyoga for Spring themed family yoga tomorrow at Moon.
We'll explore the change in season to Spring with animal and nature poses. When Spring is finally here, all we want to do is step outside and breathe in the fresh air of flowers blooming and fresh grass. We will practice mindfulness and yoga with Spring baby animals, Spring bugs, and weather changes.
Rainbow Kids & Family yoga classes are interactive, social, and all about connection. We will co-create the class together in a magical and playful way using lots of creativity sprinkled throughout the class.
We use games, partner and Acro yoga, stories, music, dancing, art, mindfulness and relaxation to bring yoga alive for children.
Find link to book in bio.
#familyyoga
#rainbowyoga
#springyoga1 week ago
