Tag: osteopathy
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Understanding Fascia: The Body’s Connective Tissue Explained
Image by standret on Freepik Our understanding of fascia has come a long way from Dr. Rolf’s time. She was notorious for saying ‘I don’t know why it works, but I know for sure it does’ in reference to her Structural Integration work known nowadays as Rolfing. But that was the 60’s and the research…
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Understanding Rolfing: Biochemistry Meets Bodywork
Rolfing, developed by biochemist Ida P. Rolf, involves a structured ten-session protocol for realigning the body. It promotes emotional release and enhances posture, athletic performance, and stress relief. Popular worldwide, Rolfing has influenced other therapies and can potentially help individuals avoid surgery by improving structural alignment.
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Working within the Tensegrity Model
What is Tensegrity? “Tensegrity” derives from collapsing the words “tension” and “integrity” and means that the integrity of these class of structures depends on the balance of tension within it. All structures in the universe are supported by a balance between tension and compression, between “push” and “pull”. The chair sits on the floor, the…
Helping you feel at home in your body 