Monica Caspari interviews Tomas Makiyama, a blind Rolfer in São Paulo, Brazil, about Rolfing Structural Integration (SI) training, body readings, and his insights into creativity and adaptability, among other topics.

Question: I have noticed that some of my clients seem to have a primary pattern involving an over-activated nervous system. Their problem seems to be systemic rather than local. There is a high level of tone throughout the body, with all their muscles tight and holding. We have lots of techniques for releasing restricted fascia and joints, but what is the best approach to help relax an amped-up nervous system?

Question: In the fitness world the concept of ?core strength? is often mentioned as a benefit of certain exercise regimens. Please compare and contrast the concept of core strength /stability from a Rolfing perspective and from a more mainstream fitness perspective.

Por uma teoria de movimento Rolfing

“Embora o homem precise de continuidade, forma e limites, ele está aberto ao infinito e ao universo”. Berdiaev (1)

“Although man needs continuity, form and limits, he is open to the infinite and to the universe.”Berdiaev1