The Rolf Method of Structural Integration
Structural Integration is a method of
bodywork developed by Ida P. Rolf, PhD. Dr. Rolf was
inspired by yoga, homeopathy, and osteopathy. Unsatisfied
with conventional medicine she explored alternatives, to
heal her self and loved ones. As she developed her work,
she found that manual manipulation of soft tissue,
allowed the body to be more upright. As bodies became
more upright, maladies within the system became less
troublesome, or resolved themselves as a result of the
process. The process is a 10 session series designed to
minimize strain and holding patterns in the body, to
allow an upright posture to emerge.
The effects of this work are synonymous to a balanced
yoga practice. The body feels less stiff and moves with
greater ease. My experience with yoga led me to
Structural Integration, hence the name, yogabodywork.
Getting rolfed has helped me much like yoga has. I keep
at this yoga because of it's benefits. If you would like
more information on getting rolfed or doing yoga, you can
contact me
here.