This work is a comprehensive introductory text for manual therapists, giving a complete and detailed overview of soft craniosacral body therapy. Written by an experienced practitioner, and highly practice-oriented, it provides a way for therapists to "feel their way into" and learn about cranial osteopathy, and offers practical exercises to introduce individuals to the craniosacral rhythm oscillating deep in the center of the body. It covers all aspects of craniosacral treatment with every position photographically illustrated. Included are anatomy and physiology of the craniosacral system, explanations about craniosacral rhythm and slower rhythms, different technique possibilities, sample case studies, and a list of "short treatment" sequences. Self-treatment technique outlines, including guided awareness exercises, enable practitioners to palpate their own cranioscacral rhythm and improve CSF flow. Over 120 illustrations of positions and techniques augment the textual presentation.