ROLFING

ROLFING

Rolfing was created by a woman named Ida Rolf and is sometimes referred to as structural integration. The benefits can be life changing to people who are in a chronic state of being. This can be caused by repetitive stress, injuries, or surgeries where scar tissue has developed even subtly over the years. These subtle changes may go unnoticed until they become chronic, manifesting as migraines or lower back pain and overall discomfort. Insomnia and restless leg syndrome sufferers will also benefit from Rolfing.

  • THE 10 SERIES OF ROLFING

    The body as a whole shortens over time while holding the mental memories of trauma and injuries, including emotional stress. The best cathartic release is the 10 Series of Rolfing.


    SESSION ONE

    Starting with the larger regions of the body to discover thresholds of intensity and find out your comfort level of pressure.

     

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    SESSION TWO

    The Feet & Legs will be the main focus, in order to sustain structure there must be a strong stable support from beneath. This session will concentrate on releasing the muscular restrictions of the lower limbs. While also creating awareness of newly formed posture for walking.

     

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    SESSION THREE

    This session marks the end of the first stage of integration to now begin with the “Lateral Line” which attempts to incorporate session 1 & 2 in order to achieve balance. The Lateral Line consists of where the Ear, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and Ankle all line up when standing.

     

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    SESSION FOUR

    The emphasis will now change from the outer, broader structures into the deeper “Core” portions of the body. The term Core describes the area from the pelvis all the way up to and including the head. This session will attempt to create order from the Ankle all the way up to the Pelvis. Intending to provide Lift to the central part of the body.

     

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    SESSION FIVE

    This session will build upon the work of Session Four and the initial work to lengthen the Core. Moving upwards within the body to free up holding patterns around the Pelvis, Rib Cage, and Abdominal Muscles. By reorganizing and creating space inside these regions, the organs and deep abdominal muscles will reassert themselves.

     

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    SESSION SIX

    This session is the start of what may be called the central theme of Rolfing to “Free the Hips & Legs”.  Sessions Four & Five were important in creating lift and balance to the front of the body as we now move to the back of the body to balance this out.

     

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    SESSION SEVEN

    Order is now brought to the head, neck and shoulders. Culminating from all the work in the legs, pelvis and back we can now turn to emphasize the “Top” to release restrictions and tension. Earlier sessions have already started to address these restrictions and now we attempt to organize them fully.

     

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    SESSIONS EIGHT, NINE & TEN

    Balance and Integration of what we have learned from the previous sessions in order to incorporate the newfound freedom you will be experiencing. Discovering problem areas with an emphasis on the lateral or medial lines that need further attention. Three to Five follow up sessions may be beneficial after this point allowing for a few months to pause as you get used to your new self.

     

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INCREASE FLEXIBILITY

The Body Needs Length! Many people have noticed they are taller and slimmer after the 10 Series and through the advanced sessions. People with Knots in their back are astonished when the Knots disappear!

GRAVITY WORKING FOR - NOT AGAINST YOU

A euphoric feeling can also be attributed to Rolfing where an inexplicable floating and serene feeling is experienced when moving through gravity effortlessly.

ARTICULATION AND MOVEMENT

It will take getting used to how your body adjusts to its new mobility. Walking regimens, Yoga, or simple stretching without bouncing or overt pressure can help you acclimate to the changes. Trouble spots will become more evident as you feel yourself attempting to hold to your old patterns.

RELEASING TOXINS

Over the years your body will build up and store lactic acid and toxins. These toxins may be contributing to the binding of your muscles and will release after Rolfing Sessions. It is important to stay hydrated and flush the toxins which may manifest as a lethargic feeling.

Yoga Can Only Enhance Your Results from Rolfing

Transforming a virtual force to
the spiritual level
Watch this example of Flexibility
and Strength

This is a well known Yoga Teacher Briohny Smyth, demonstrating her stamina with a strong but flexible core. Briohny is best known for her love of Inversions and Arm Balances. She shared her passion with over 8 million viewers in her Equinox videos "The Contortionist" and "The Balancing Act". Briohny was a child pop star in Asia with a platinum album by the age of 13. In 1999, after years of Anorexia and Bulimia, she found Yoga in Thailand as a way to practice self-care and begin a journey towards good health. Briohny has shared her journey and story as a contributing writer for MindBodyGreen, ElephantJournal, The Huffington Post, and QBlog. She has graced the cover of Women's Health Thailand, Yoga Journal Thailand, and LA Yoga.

Getting involved in Rolfing at an early age can be a huge benefit to getting an edge against the effects of Gravity over a lifetime.

Bill Kamer