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What is Rolfing? If you can imagine how it feels to live in a fluid, light, balanced body, free of pain, stiffness and chronic stress, at ease with yourself and with gravity, then you will understand the goals of Rolfing.
Hardened or shortened areas in this fascial web are caused by repeated patterns of self-use such as the way a person walks, sits, or sleeps; as well as by injuries, stress and deep-seated emotional patterns. Imbalances in the fascia occur where the stress is greatest, negatively affecting the body's shape, movement patterns, and tone. This can result in pain, feeling blocked or heavy, or just feeling uncomfortable in our own skin. Rolfing works to release these holding patterns and restore unencumbered movement and proper alignment. After a thorough evaluation of the clients structure and movement patterns, the Rolfer uses his hands, arms, and elbows to gently loosen and lengthen the fascial sheaths surrounding specific muscles and joints. Sometimes the contact is subtle, other times it is more firm, but at no time is the work invasive or painful. Chronic holding patterns are released, and health is restored to over-worked tissues. The body is organized in the vertical line and no longer strains to hold itself up against gravity. The Rolfing process is one of exploration, awareness, education, and change. Clients are encouraged to actively participate in their own healing process by accessing their body's innate intelligence, an inner memory of what it is to be right. If you give the body information regarding possibilities for efficient and effortless use in rest and in movement, the body can heal itself.
People come to Rolfing for many reasons. Some seek relief from chronic pain and stiffness. Others want better performance from their bodies in sports, dance, yoga, and other endeavors. Many desire better posture, increased awareness of their bodies, or more flexibility. Still others come to Rolfing wishing to grow emotionally or to advance their psychotherapy. Some specific benefits reported by Rolfing clients include:
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Pioneered
by Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Rolfing is a holistic process of body re-education
and manual manipulation focusing on the body's connective tissue,
or fascia. Fascia completely surrounds and supports every muscle,
bone, joint, and organ in the body. It reaches through all body
elements like a three-dimensional spider web.
Benefits
of Rolfing