DFA Somatic Pattern Recognition
In this paper I would like to present my understanding of how the Duggan/French Approach (DFA) to Somatic Pattern Recognition fits into the family of Structural Integration and of the aspects that make DFA work different from the original SI as developed by Dr. Ida P. Rolf. I will try to describe our intervention, called […]
The Self and Gravity: An Evolutionary Process from the Ideas of Ida Rolf and C.G.Jung(1)
<center>The Self and Gravity</center> We differentiate and evolve when we become integrated within the gravitational field and to our vertical impulse. To quote Dr. Rolf: ?Whenever life differentiates towards a greater, more complex degree of order, the upwards thrust becomes more apparent and more significant.?(2) According to Dr. Jung, during the process of individuation, we […]
Structural Integration as a Model Craft
We will explore the educational path in Structural Integration and compare it to the path taken in a craft guild. Parallels between the two educational models are explored. I would like to examine how we can learn something so challenging, profound, and revolutionary as Structural Integration and how we can learn it in such a […]
Addressing the Neigh-Sayers
Case Histories * Dat Hickory, four-year old stud colt. 16 hands (5′ 4? at top of spine), bay quarter horse who sustained multiple injuries to his hind end at one and two years of age. * Nick, ten- year old gelding, 17 hands, bay thoroughbred racehorse being retrained as an eventing horse. Possessed structural holding […]
Extracellular Matrix and the Manipulation of Cells and Tissues
The internal experiences of expansion, spaciousness, fluidity, softening, lengthening, allowing, groundedness, and integration are mediated via the consciousness, awareness, responsiveness and communication of every cell in the body. In working with our clients, we know we connect with the whole person on multiple levels. However, the question of how our physical contact with another person […]
In Support of Arms
Libby Eason is a Certified Advanced Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner. She has been practicing Structural Integration since 1992. Libby serves on the IASI Board of Directors as chair of the Law & Legislation committee and is also a Rolf Institute faculty member.</i> Gary came to my office for Rolfing Structural Integration in 2006. […]
Postural Release: An Exploration in Structural Dynamics
Under the name of <i>Structural Dynamics</i>, and its implementing manipulative technique, Postural Release, a significant area in human experience is being explored. Subjectively speaking, it is a study in awareness. Objectively, its outline was delineated by Cuvier in 1821: his description, however, referred specifically to paleontology. “Every organized being forms a whole, a unique and […]
A Fresh Look At Tensegrity
This discussion of tensegrity attempts to simplify the dizzying mechanical complexity of our living structures through the extensive use of metaphor. Tensegrity In the field of Structural Integration (SI), tensegrity is a commonly used term. We hear about sailboat masts, tents and the like as metaphors to compare with the more familiar compression […]
Helping Clients Understand Their Fascial Network
Can you imagine living in a house where you didn’t know all the names of the rooms? Or maybe you do know the names, but aren?t sure exactly where they are. Or how about knowing the names of all the rooms and where they’re located, but not knowing what the furniture inside them is for? […]
What is Hellerwork Structural Integration… What’s in a Theme?
The ongoing legacy of Structural Integration Having practiced SI since 1978, I have had the opportunity and privilege of facilitating thousands of people through the series of SI sessions, and of studying with many of the great SI teachers. As one of the very first practitioners who were trained by Joseph Heller, founder of Hellerwork […]