craniosacral

American  

[krey-nee-oh-sey-kruhl, -sak-ruhl] / ˌkreɪ ni oʊˈseɪ krəl, -ˈsæk rəl /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. parasympathetic.

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Etymology

Origin of craniosacral

First recorded in 1920–25; cranio- + sacral ²

Example Sentences

I think the work has changed since then with our embrace of body work, craniosacral therapy, and meditation.

From New York Times

So Hamilton has been working with Johnny Burrell, a Nashville-based craniosacral therapist and a record-holding cyclist.

From Seattle Times

Even off-the-clock Dr. Yazdanpanah, an osteopathic doctor with a holistic approach to Eastern and Western medicine, provided craniosacral therapy and body work to a few guests, but gave most of his attention to Ms. Johnson, who like him is a vegan and does not drink alcohol.

From New York Times

“Which is our breath, which is our blood flow, which is our craniosacral rhythm, which is the cerebrospinal fluid around the nervous system,” she said.

From New York Times

“That sound therapy? It’s real,” said Iman, a Seattle-based energy and body worker who practices several kinds of massage therapy as well as craniosacral therapy and chakra balancing.

From Seattle Times