Kraniosakrální jóga – Uhlířová Lucie (2021)

Craniosacral yoga is unique in its focus on the cycles and rhythms of nature. The book Craniosacral Yoga contains exercises, massages, and visualizations oriented seasonally, respecting both daily and yearly cycles, and incorporating insights from the ancient system of Chinese medicine. Craniosacral (cranio = skull, sacrum = sacral bone, craniosacral = concerning the spine from the skull to the sacral bone and cerebrospinal fluid) yoga is based on the principles of the craniosacral pulse and its influence on the lymphatic and glymphatic systems. It assumes that the manifestation of the breath of life at the cellular level is a fundamental prerequisite for good health. This yoga system also reflects the wisdom of Chinese medicine, especially in its connection to the five elements and the four seasons. It honors the principles of the natural cycle of the year, guiding life towards cyclicality both throughout the year and during the day. Thanks to craniosacral yoga, you can experience a deeper connection to your true feelings. The body moves here precisely due to sensation. Vitality is then determined by the degree of attunement to one's own craniosacral pulse, which is a certain rhythm. The pumping technique (simple, compound, diagonal, and reverse pumping in asanas) – movement performed by the arms demonstrably influences the breath of life –...