The Still Point
The Still Point
These bodies of ours are endlessly fascinating.
Did you know that there are two points on the body that when stimulated, produce a sense of weightless calm?
Enter The Still Point. 
Located at the base of the skull on the occiput, these two points promote homeostasis in the nervous system.
The term Still Point refers to a pause in the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid. Manipulation of the cerebrospinal fluid is the premise of the massage modality, Craniosacral Therapy.
Interestingly, this fluid has its own wave pattern or pulse, can be felt by sensitive fingers, and is connected to but distinctly more variable than, the pulse of your heart.
If you’ve ever had your head cradled by a massage therapist’s fingers, you’ve probably experienced The Still Point. Typically this area is held for a minute or so.
Luckily, you do not need to book a massage to experience The Still Point yourself.
I teach all my private clients something called Neck Release or Neck MFR. I’ve also taught this in my Upper Body Therapy Workshops.
Sometimes people fall asleep in this position. (That’s never happened to me personally.)
EXPERIENCE THE STILL POINT
Technique #1 (Yoga Block, Yoga Tune Up Balls)
All you need for this is one yoga block and a pair of Yoga Tune Up Balls (original size).
Pair of Yoga Tune Up Balls atop a yoga block (‘Neck Release’)
Place the yoga block at its lowest setting and the pair of balls on the top. Lay down on your back, aligning the base of your hairline on the balls.
Keep your knees bent.
Move the head slightly side to side if desired, or just breathe in stillness.
Technique #2 (The Still Point Inducer)
The other product I use is called The Still Point Inducer. Made of soft foam with a flat base, you use this directly on the floor, or on your mat.
I like both of these products and use them equally. I wouldn’t do this for more than a few minutes. If you do it longer, or fall asleep in either set up, the area may be sore the next day.
Curious to experience The Still Point?
Try either of these techniques. Two tennis balls in a tied sock can be substituted for Yoga Tune Up balls, however they are really firm so I don’t recommend them.
I haven’t had a client yet who didn’t like ‘Neck Release’ so give it a try!
Namaste,
Catherine
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Catherine Tingey
Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 33 years and teaching privately for 13 years.
About the Author
Catherine Tingey+ Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 33 years and teaching privately for 13 years.
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