Craniosacral Still Points

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, restorative approach that uses light touch to balance the body’s bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissues in the skull and spine. A still point is a brief pause in the craniosacral rhythm, usually felt at the back of the head (occiput). When this pause happens, tissues release, fluid flow resumes, and the body experiences a subtle reset.

Therapists induce still points by gently holding the occiput. You can also try a DIY approach at home: place two tennis balls (or similar) in a sock, lie on your back, and rest the balls on either side of the bump at the back of your head for 10–15 minutes. There are also devices in the market now that are used for this very purpose.

For me, with an Undefined Head Center in Human Design, still points are a somatic tool that provides relief from the constant pressure to answer or think about irrelevant questions. I prefer having someone gently apply pressure with their hands, but when needed, using a device or firm massage balls works surprisingly well. It’s calming and restorative, even when done solo.