Last Friday, I conducted a craniosacral biodynamics session for a pregnant woman. On Saturday, I worked with my own family, and on Sunday, I held a session for a repeat client. I continue to steadily build my experience with each session.
At the same time, I often think about how to help my clients engage in a cycle of health. Through my studies, I came across a concept called “Salutogenesis.”
Salutogenesis is a theory proposed by Israeli medical sociologist Aaron Antonovsky. It views health not as a simple binary of “sick” or “healthy” but rather as a continuum, with each person’s health existing somewhere along a spectrum from “illness” to “wellness.”
Approaches based on salutogenesis focus on achieving well-being and improving quality of life (QOL), as opposed to the “pathogenesis” approach, which centers on treating disease.
Craniosacral biodynamics, which involves “seeking the health within the client,” is a perfect example of a salutogenic approach. Salutogenesis defines health not merely as the absence of disease, but as a state where body and mind are in harmony, one’s environment is supportive, and life is fulfilling. This is similar to the teachings of traditional Ayurvedic medicine, where “being happy is being healthy.” The goal of salutogenesis is to achieve health in the entirety of one’s body, mind, and life.
To pursue this kind of health, it’s essential to actively engage in “generating health” rather than relying solely on medical treatment. To achieve “true health,” it’s more important to maintain a regular lifestyle, engage in self-reflection, interact with others, and pursue your passions, rather than just taking medication.
When assessing your own health, consider the following aspects:
Diet
Sleep
Exercise
Mental health (degree of negative and positive emotions)
Physical health (waking up refreshed and staying active throughout the day)
Spiritual health (feeling content with your life)
Environmental health (living in a quiet, clean environment)
If you find any of these areas lacking, it’s recommended to work on improving them where possible.
Health is an interconnected concept, with mental health affecting physical health and vice versa. If you are healthy (happy) but those around you are not, you cannot be truly healthy (happy) either. As you delve deeper into the concept of health, you realize it is linked to the health and peace of the entire world. Dr. Robert Fulford, a renowned osteopathic physician, also wrote in his book (“The Spark of Life”) that “your health is connected to the health of the world.”
When I conduct craniosacral biodynamics sessions, I notice that when I am in a good state, the changes in my clients are also more positive. Through my practice, I’ve come to understand that my health contributes to someone else’s health. Therefore, if you want to make someone healthy and happy, it’s essential to work on becoming healthy and happy yourself.
In conclusion, by integrating salutogenic principles into therapy, bodywork, coaching, or your personal practices, you can become healthier and move closer to happiness.
If you feel like you are not sick but not fully energetic either, I encourage you to explore approaches based on salutogenesis.
Craniosacral biodynamics can contribute to the health of your mind, body, and spirit. If you’re interested, feel free to book a session.
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