Like yoga, Rolfing is one of those practices that

your body instantly tells you makes a lot of sense.

Vogue Magazine, March 2007

Rolfing Structural Integration is a hands-on whole body approach to releasing restrictive patterns in the body. Injuries, repetitive motion and emotional trauma can cause our body to take on new ways of holding ourselves. These new patterns serve us in the moment but can often stay in our body longer than necessary, leading to misalignment and eventually pain.

Rolfing works primarily with connective tissue to realign and balance the whole body, taking us out of the patterns that no longer serve us. Connective tissue, also known as fascia, encases and connects all of our bones, ligaments, muscles, and organs. It forms connections between all parts of the body. This is one reason why receiving a Rolfing session in one area of the body may lead to positive effects in another area. Ida Rolf, the creator of Structural Integration, made the important discovery that our connective tissue can be reshaped when it has been pulled out of proper order. When fascia is hydrated and adaptable, it provides support and protection for the entire body. Rolfing works to bring fascia back to its full potential. As this happens, you may begin to see noticeable differences in your posture and overall body structure.

Ongoing research shows us that Rolfing makes our muscle use more efficient. It also makes our movements more economical, letting us use our core muscles. One goal of the Rolfing 10-series is that your body can be aligned with gravity. This allows your muscles to relax and your entire body to feel more ease. Your body is no longer working against gravity. You are working together!

Reported benefits of Rolfing include:

* Improved body awareness

* Better posture

* More balance & stability

* A sense of lightness in the body

* Ease of breath

* Decrease of tension and pain resulting from tension

* Faster recovery from exertion

* Freer and more fluid movement

* Improved flexibility

* Better joint movement and range of motion

* Improved athletic performance

* A calmer mind