Florian Thomas describes the dramatic transformation he experienced – in his voice and stage presence, in his overall body, and in his life – as he went through the “Ten Series” of Rolfing® Structural Integration.
Rolfing® SI and Athletic Performance
Rolfing Structural Integration helps athletes by increasing flexibility, fluidity, freedom, and power of movement.
Excellent video explaining Rolfing Structural Integration
The best introductory video on Rolfing® on the web.
Beyond Technique: What Differentiates Rolfing® SI and Other Advanced Bodywork from Massage
Rolfers and other highly skilled bodyworkers get results by going beyond protocols and rote techniques, creating the work that is needed to resolve your particular body issue.
The Psoas as an Anti-Gravity Machine!
The psoas muscle is key to movement integration and a light quality to a dancer’s movement, as seen in these two fun videos.
Dogs in Boots: What Can We Learn about Proprioception and Rolfing SI?
A Rolfer discusses what we can learn about the body, proprioception, and the brain’s body maps by watching a funny video of dogs in boots.
Instinctual Intelligence and the Belly Center
Seattle Rolfer Anne Hoff discusses what a fox’s fluidity of movement teaches us about mind-body-spirit integration as the basis of embodied movement and grace.
“The Epic Split”: With Commentary on the Adductors, Leg Swing, Low-Back Pain
A Rolfer discusses Jean-Claude Van Damme’s splits stunt and discusses the importance of length in the adductor muscles for flexibility, leg stride, and low-back pain relief.
Research Shows Rolfing® Sessions Helping Kids with Cerebral Palsy
Research from Stanford University School of Medicine shows promising results using Rolfing® Structural Integration to improve motor skills in children with cerebral palsy.
New Year’s Resolution: Exercise for a Healthy Brain
As we move past the winter solstice – allowing our dark Seattle days to gradually become lighter! – and into 2014, my mind is on my vision for the new year, which includes improving my level of health and fitness. I found some great support for that today in a blog…