Rolfing Structural Integration

30/06/2024

One of the objectives of Rolfing®Structural Integration is to free the breath. Complete and deep inhalation should be as effortless as possible, exhalation should be relaxed and allow a person to let go. In order to breath freely, the Rolfing® Ten Series focuses on enhancing thoracic mobility and allowing each breath to spread throughout the entire body. Myofascial tissues on the front of the rib cage and shoulder girdle are often short.

As a result, the ribs cannot move freely with each inhalation – something that occurs 15,000 to 20,000 times every day. Over time, the shortness in these frontal structures often increases not only limiting breathing but creating restrictions in organ mobility as well. In many cases, even a single Rolfing session can often bring considerable relief.

To find out more about Rolfing® SI, visit: www.rolf.org
SOURCE: ERA Website www.rolfing.org

30/06/2024

On the occasion of Dr. Ida Rolf's birthday on 19 May, we look at her groundbreaking contributions to Rolfing® Structural Integration:

„Rolf was a pioneer. She was a biochemistry professor in New York in the 1920s. When she was lecturing and publishing about postural release in the 1950s, she was talking about the fascial web and its organization in gravity as the starting place for an entire profession. She was ahead of her time, truly a revolutionary.“ – Libby Eason, Certified Advanced Rolfer® and Rolf Movement™ practitioner, Atlanta, Georiga, USA

For further insights, check out Libby Eason's article in the November 2023 issue of Structure, Function, Integration - https://www.sfijournal.org/article/dr-ida-p-rolf-pioneer-of-structural-integration

16/05/2024

Not only do muscles contribute to movement but fascia, the connective tissue surrounding the muscles, also plays a crucial role. This is especially important in competitive sports, where movements require maximum coordination and muscle engagement. Any restriction in mobility can hinder the optimal release of energy, thus affecting athletic performance.

With a growing interest in fascia training, athletes from various disciplines have recognized the importance of a balanced fascial network for improved performance and reduced risk of injury.

Rolfing® Structural Integration is a manual method of bodywork that addresses this specifically. By focusing on the function of the fascial system and its targeted manipulation, it supports fitness training and can significantly enhance athletic performance while reducing the risk of injury.

To read this full blog on the European Rolfing®Association website https://rolfing.org/articles/blog/power-fascia

21/02/2023

Dr. Rolf divined that Gravity is the therapist.

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17/10/2022

Come join me learning Myofascial Release Technique. Class size is small and limited.

03/07/2022

Just completed my first Stretching/Rolf Movement Class today. A good turnout and everyone had a good stretch and had a great time.

12/02/2022

Rolfing® is a process that systematically reorganises the body by adjusting imbalances in the myofascial tissue so that the body can reorganise itself with less effort. Our bodies get the opportunity to make use of gravity — being supported by it, rather than feeling pulled down.

Read more about how Rolfing can benefit you - https://www.rolf.org/rolfing.php

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