Stone balance art by Gravity Meditation
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We live our lives
We use our bodies
We move through this world
We work hard
We play harder!
Sometimes we succumb to less than favorable habits which lead to soreness, injuries, discomfort, and pain. This is often how it goes and it’s ok-- it’s part of life. This is where Rolfing® Structural Integration steps in.
We use our bodies
We move through this world
We work hard
We play harder!
Sometimes we succumb to less than favorable habits which lead to soreness, injuries, discomfort, and pain. This is often how it goes and it’s ok-- it’s part of life. This is where Rolfing® Structural Integration steps in.
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How is Rolfing® Structural Integration different?
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1. The TEN-SERIES
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2. Using GRAVITY as a guide
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3. The work done with the FASCIA of the body
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The Ten-Series
The hallmark of Rolfing® Structural Integration is a standardized “recipe” known as the Ten-Series. Its goal is to methodically balance and optimize both the structure (shape) and function (movement) of the entire body over the course of ten Rolfing® sessions. Each session focuses on the obstacles of a particular area in the body all the while maintaining a holistic view of the client’s whole system. Each session also prepares the body for the sessions that come next. Sessions 1-3 address the compression that is held at a superficial level of the body. Sessions 4-7 address the deeper levels of compression within the body. Sessions 8-10 are integration sessions where we prepare the body to create new habits and retain what has been learned in previous sessions.
What does Rolfing® SI do?
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With repetitive use, the force of gravity, and ingrained habits, our muscles and tissues can suffer from compression. This compression of the body happens over time and can often be the reason behind chronic pain. Rolfing® Structural Integration seeks to unwind the body and reorganize the muscles and the connective tissues (fascia) through manipulation and movement. It is a way of decompressing the body, which allows greater fluidity of movement and better alignment with gravity.
The main goals of Rolfing® SI are to help clients find more ease of movement in their lives and be more present in their bodies, thus improving their health span and promoting longevity. |
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“This is the gospel of Rolfing® SI: When the body gets working appropriately, the force of gravity can flow through. Then, spontaneously, the body heals itself.” - Dr. Ida P. Rolf (founder) |
What is fascia?
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The part of the body that interests us Rolfers™, is the fascia. Let’s imagine it as a large mesh that envelops all of our muscles, organs, bones, and nerves. It maintains these structures (muscles, organs, bones, and nerves) in place and it helps keep the shape and integrity of our body. It also plays an important role when we move our bodies because it allows the structures of the body to move fluidly. Without fascia, we would have trouble with movements such as stretching or bending! When we sustain injuries, our fascia can become constricted and compressed and we thus lose some flexibility and range of motion. Looking after our fascia is important because it is an integral component of our general well-being and health.
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Our fascia is our bodies' natural spiderweb.
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