Tibetan Cranial
Tibetan Cranial® is a healing modality that originated in the Himalayan highlands about 3,000 years ago and is now practiced in its traditional form in the West. TC Practitioners use their fingertips to read hundreds of pulses on the recipient’s head. With the pulses as their guide, Practitioners touch specific points on the neck and bones of the skull, including the face, the back of the head, and the palate. As the Practitioners apply gentle pressure, the pulses shift. The process continues until the pulses reach a place of balance. The practice is a disciplined approach, designed to re-align and restore our innate capacity for self healing.
Known traditionally as “Thoba Khujatag,” or skull moving, Tibetan Cranial was historically transmitted orally from teacher to apprentice in a monastic environment in Tibet. Passed down through generations of deeply-devout Buddhist monks, the practice was not just a form of Tibetan medicine. It also was considered to be sacred knowledge.
TC works by fine-tuning the plates of the skull, along with their relationship to the neck and jaw. This fine-tuning optimizes the physical relationship of the bones to each other as well as the flow of energy and fluids through the recipient. Physical touch promotes opening of energy channels that in turn promotes healing at the levels of the physical and energetic bodies and the mind. Because people often store emotions in their bodies, TC can also assist with healing at an emotional level. Moreover, by incorporating a spiritual aspect via the alignment of the Practitioner and recipient and the silent recitation of mantra, TC can bring integration of spirit, as well.
Thus, TC takes a holistic view, seeing the body, mind, emotions, and spirit as linked, with TC having the potential to affect all of those aspects of the Being A TC Practitioner views the person on the table as already perfect but perhaps in need of assistance to rebalance or to reconnect to that innate perfection. Instead of merely working with symptoms or imposing a temporary fix, TC can initiate or boost the recipient’s own innate healing capacity, leading to a more complete and deep level of healing.
Sculpting Facial Massage
Sculpting facial massage releases muscle tension, improves skin suppleness, and offers a lifting and sculpting effect, making skin look plumper and more youthful. Soothes tension in the face, helping to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while boosting overall skin firmness. Enhances circulation, giving the skin a radiant, glowy look and allowing beneficial oils to penetrate deeper into the skin. Has a calming and rejuvenating effect, helping to reduce puffiness, dark circles, and dullness, and leaving the skin looking more refreshed and revitalized. Can help improve skin texture, reduce sagging, and helps to drain toxins away from the skin, promoting a healthier and more radiant complexion.
KU-NYE ~ བསྐུ་མཉེ།
If promotion of general health, well-being, and relaxation is of interest to you, a Ku-Nye treatment will exceed all expectations. Ku-Nye massage starts with a gentle oil massage, gradually increasing in intensity and depth.The technique employs gentle stretching and mobilization of joints to relieve tension and stiffness.
Ku-Nye massage, also known as Tibetan massage, is an ancient practice rooted in traditional Tibetan medicine. It combines the wisdom of Asian philosophies, considering the human being as a whole body/spirit, and aims to balance and harmonize the physical, emotional, mental, and energetic levels. The term Ku-Nye comes from two Tibetan words: “ku” means oil, and “nye” means to perform massage. So fundamentally, Ku-Nye means “applying massage with oil”
Based on the concept of five basic elements (earth, water, fire, wind, and space) in Tibetan medicine,
Ku-Nye massage primarily focuses on bringing the wind element into balance. The practice involves a range of massage strokes and techniques, with extra attention paid to the hands, feet, head, and specific points described in classical Tibetan Medicine texts. It can help balance the body’s systems, relax tensions, and revitalize energy. The practice has been used for centuries to relieve muscular and joint pain, mobilize joints, and reduce stiffness.
Ku-nye is beneficial as a stand-alone treatment as well as a preventative measure against illnesses and a supportive treatment in conjunction with other modalities. In your Ku-nye treatment, you may receive consultation on diet, herbs, and other health based information.
Tibetan External
Therapies with
Narayani Penn
As a young child , Narayani moved from San Francisco to the peaceful rolling hills of western Sonoma County . Time spent in nature developed her love and interest in plant medicines and natural therapies .
In 2002 , she began working at Simplers Botanical Company. During her employment at Simplers, Narayani gained practical hands-on knowledge of plant medicines and trained as an aromatherapist.
Her continued curiosity led her to completed her first massage therapy training at Calistoga Massage Therapy School in 2004.
One night, while dreaming , Narayani received a very clear message that she should study cranial work. A series of sychronicities led her to discover the ancient art of Tibetan Cranial and her teacher Shar Lee with whom she completed a three year apprenticeship .
This study of Tibetan Cranial opened the door to Narayani’s ongoing study of Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine) and the beautiful art of Ku-Nye (Tibetan Massage).
Sowa Rigpa translates to the “Science of Healing “ and through these practices Narayani has dedicated her life to help heal all sentient beings.
"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”
― Dalai Lama
