The Divine Ordering Principle in Cranial Sacral Therapy

The Divine Ordering Principle represents one of the most profound and subtle concepts in craniosacral therapy (CST). This principle refers to an innate intelligence or organizing force that exists beyond the physical body and operates at energetic and spiritual levels.

Key Aspects of the Divine Ordering Principle

Inherent Wisdom: The Divine Ordering Principle reflects the belief that there exists a perfect blueprint or template for health within each person. This organizing intelligence knows exactly what each system needs for optimal functioning and balance. Unlike mechanical models of healing that focus on fixing problems, this principle suggests that perfect order already exists at a deeper level.

Beyond Physical Mechanics: While basic CST works with craniosacral rhythms, fascia, and physical structures, the Divine Ordering Principle acknowledges forces that transcend physical manipulation. It represents the intelligence that governs not just physical homeostasis but also energetic and spiritual harmony.

Non-Doing vs. Doing: When practitioners work with the Divine Ordering Principle, they shift from “doing something” to the client toward allowing this inherent intelligence to guide the healing process. This requires the practitioner to:

• Enter a state of deep presence and stillness
• Release their own agenda for healing outcomes
• Quiet their analytical mind
• Surrender to the wisdom already present in the client’s system

Connection to Stillness: The Divine Ordering Principle emerges most powerfully from states of profound stillness. In CST, practitioners often describe moments where both they and the client enter a state of “Dynamic Stillness” or connect with the “Breath of Life” – the organizing force behind all life processes.

Holistic Integration: This principle works to integrate all aspects of a person – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. It doesn’t just address symptoms but facilitates reorganization at multiple levels simultaneously, often leading to unexpected yet profound healing experiences.

Experiencing the Divine Ordering Principle in Practice

In practical terms, when a CST practitioner accesses this level of work:

1. They often experience a dissolution of the perceived boundary between practitioner and client
2. The treatment seems to unfold according to its own intelligence rather than technique
3. The client’s system may spontaneously release patterns that have been held for decades
4. Healing occurs in an organic, non-linear fashion that often surprises both client and practitioner
5. Changes tend to integrate more deeply and sustainably than with purely mechanical approaches

The Divine Ordering Principle represents the recognition that true healing comes not from external intervention but from facilitating a re-connection with the profound intelligence already present within each person. In the most advanced forms of CST, the practitioner becomes not the “doer” of the healing but a witness and supporter of this inherent organizing principle as it restores balance and wholeness.