craniosacral

adjective

cra·​nio·​sa·​cral ˌkrā-nē-ō-ˈsa-krəl 

-ˈsā-

: parasympathetic

Examples of craniosacral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At Willow Stream Spa, guests can now experience reiki, combining aromatherapy and meditation to channel healing energy, and craniosacral, using light touch to relieve the nervous system to feel relaxed and re-energized. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 June 2023

Set among 180 acres of lush Costa Rican rainforest, the retreat provides a high-end blend of eastern and western therapies, from energy healing to lunar gong baths to craniosacral facials to an immersive riverside meditation at a nearby stream. —Annie Daly, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2021

Treatments take place in eight rooms, and range from craniosacral facial and signature maderoterapia treatments, to light therapy, lymph boots, and infrared cabins. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2021

Great food, lots of sleep, a life changing craniosacral treatment, and countless words of wisdom from practitioners along the way. —Rachel King, Fortune, 6 June 2021

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing craniosacral

• craniosacral therapy

Medical Definition

craniosacral

adjective

cra·​nio·​sa·​cral ˌkrā-nē-ō-ˈsak-rəl, -ˈsā-krəl 

1

: of or relating to the cranium and the sacrum

2

: parasympathetic

the craniosacral division of the autonomic nervous system