What Is Metaphysics?
Metaphysics is gaining popularity throughout the world. Many more people than ever claim interest or expertise in metaphysis. Yet how many of these people have actually ever mad any of the works of the world’s great metaphysicians? Not realizing that all Christian theology is based on and inspired by metaphysics, fundamentalist signorantly reject metaphysics as […]
Dominique
<img src=’https://novo.pedroprado.com.br/imgs/1990/331-1.jpg’> These are pictures of Dominique. Dominique was suffering from a severe scoliosis caused by Muccopolly Saccaridose /Syndrome of Scheie. Very little is known about this condition: cartilages, heart, lungs, and spleenare affected. Dominique’s pharynx was larger than normal, and she had very abundant and thick mucus. Because of that, and because of the […]
The Psoas as an Internal Rotator
This statement from page 170 of Dr. Rolfs book “Rolfing: The Integration of Human Structures” is in clear contrast with probably all current medical anatomy texts which describe the psoas as an external(or lateral) rotator. Since the lesser to chanter, the insertion of the psoas, is located on the posterior aspect of the femur, it […]
Flo-Motion Movement Awareness System
Flo-Motion Movement Awareness System is an exciting new approach to exercise, fitness, body/mind awareness, and the applied principles of balanced, integrated movement. Fluid-dynamic movement is introduced by the Flo, an innovative exercise/biofeedback device: a tube of state of the art aero space material with handles attached at each end. The product is activated by an […]
Structural Awareness, Part I
Structural Awareness is based on the assumption that you are constantly in the process of creating your body, whether consciously or unconsciously. Further more, this process is a psycho-physical event that is continously occurring. There is no body or psyche that is “real and permanent” but rather an inter related unfolding process. From a Buddhist […]
How Does the Body Maintain Its Shape? – Part I
This article begins a process of answering questions which Rolfers have asked about the scientific basis of Rolfing. This question arose in a 1983 correspondence between Steve Bankes and Siana Goodwin. Siana is helping us find productive ways of approaching the scientific literature; and she asks, “Can we start our literature search from what Rolfers […]
Healers on Healing
There has never been a time in history when as many varieties of healing from traditional medicine to more alternative methods have been available and accepted by society as they are today. According to Rolfers Richard Carlson(Oakland, California) and Benjamin Shield (Santa Monica, California), “As more techniques are developed each year, it becomes increasingly important […]
Rolfing and Running
Forward Last year Owen Marcus, the Rolf Institute, and Arizona State University initiated a study of the effects of Rolfing on running economy and running mechanics. The subjects were members of the ASU running team. The research was carried out by a graduate student, James A. Walker, M.S. under the direction of Dr. Christine Wells. […]
Rolfing and Swimming Performance
Foreword James L. Oschman, Ph.D. Scientific research has the potencial to influence the public’s awareness ofRolfing. The following project could do this in a dramatic way. This opportunity has arisen as a consequence of a number of years of effort on the part ofOwen Marcus to establish a working relationship with highly respected research and […]
An Interview with Jose Augusto Menegatti
Q: Jose, you coach an elite team of16 or 17 world class athletes. How many members of your team have been Rolfed, and how did they come to be Rolfed? A: Six players were Rolfed at my suggestion. Q: Can you comment on specific ways that Rolfing improved the physical performance of these players? A: […]