Rolfing: Reestablishing the Natural Alignment and Structural Integration of the Human Body for Vitality and Well-Being

by Rolf, Ida P.

• ISBN13: 9780892813353
• ISBN10: 0892813350
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1989-10-01
• Publisher: INNER TRADITIONS INTERNATIONAL

Summary

This seminal work made its debut in 1977, and it has since remained the most important reference for Rolfers around the world. In this new edition, the late Dr. Rolf illustrates her theory and practice of Structural Integration, which brings the body into alignment and balance by manipulation of the connective tissue. Rolfing has helped thousands of people to stand taller, look better, move with greater ease, and have a greater sense of vitality and well-being. This is the original and classic text, with more than 600 illustrations and photographs. An indispensible reference for the hundreds of Rolfers in this country, it will also appeal to other professional bodyworkers and the interested lay person.

Author Biography

<b>Rolfing</b><br /><i>Reestablishing the Natural Alignment and Structural Integration of the Human Body for Vitality and Well-Being</i><br /><br /><i>Foreword<br />Preface</i><br />1 Twentieth-Century Monism<br />2 Roadmap to Structure<br />3 Fascia-Organ of Support<br />4 Feet: The First Challenge<br />5 In a Balanced Body, When Flexors Flex, Extensors Extend<br />6 The Seat of the Soul is Physiological<br />7 Your Psoas<br />8 The Pelvis Has Many Faces<br />9 The Joint that Determines Symmetry<br />10 Function is Movement<br />11 The Function of a Normal Erect Spine is to Distribute Weight<br />12 Function as a Relationship<br />13 The Bipolar Unit<br />14 The Upper Movement System<br />15 The Vertical Thrust<br />16 The Upper Pole<br />17 Many People Refer to This Drama as Pain<br />18 Evolution is the Expression of Internal Events<br /><i>Index </i>

Table of Contents

Rolfing
Reestablishing the Natural Alignment and Structural Integration of the Human Body for Vitality and Well-Being

Foreword
Preface
1 Twentieth-Century Monism
2 Roadmap to Structure
3 Fascia-Organ of Support
4 Feet: The First Challenge
5 In a Balanced Body, When Flexors Flex, Extensors Extend
6 The Seat of the Soul is Physiological
7 Your Psoas
8 The Pelvis Has Many Faces
9 The Joint that Determines Symmetry
10 Function is Movement
11 The Function of a Normal Erect Spine is to Distribute Weight
12 Function as a Relationship
13 The Bipolar Unit
14 The Upper Movement System
15 The Vertical Thrust
16 The Upper Pole
17 Many People Refer to This Drama as Pain
18 Evolution is the Expression of Internal Events
Index