Thoughts on the Advanced Training from Certified Advanced Rolfers
A Better Rolfer, a Better Communicator, and a Better Person <i>Bob Alonzi</i> The Advanced Training (AT) taught me many things. What I learned there made me a better Rolfer, a better communicator and a better person. I learned to be efficient and effective in the application of my work. I reconnected with the joy and […]
The Forest and the Trees
[:en]<img src=’https://novo.pedroprado.com.br/imgs/2016/1448-01.jpg’> <img src=’https://novo.pedroprado.com.br/imgs/2016/1448-02.jpg’> <img src=’https://novo.pedroprado.com.br/imgs/2016/1448-03.jpg’> Anne Hoff: Let?s talk about the Advanced Training (AT), since we are connected here through Jan Sultan?s current class. What?s your background with the AT, each of you? I?m here taking it a second time.k Bridge Morgan: Well I have only taken it as a student once, and then […]
A Brief History of the Rolfing® SI Advanced Training
Jan Sultan doing a demo at the Advanced Training in Venice, California, October 2015 Introduction In 1974, Dr. Rolf gathered her students in Big Sur, California for the first advanced training (AT) in Rolfing Structural Integration (SI). As I remember, the roll call was: Peter Melchior, Emmett Hutchins, Al Drucker, George Kasselbaum, Don Setty, Judith […]
Opening a Path to RISI Membership to IASI Members
The Rolf Institute® of Structural Integration (RISI) was founded by Ida P. Rolf, PhD, in 1971. The organization has four aspects to its mission statement: ? To select, train, and certify qualified and competent practitioners of Rolfing Structural Integration (SI). ? To provide continuing education for Certified Rolfers?. ? To promote programs of research in […]
Ask the Faculty: When Is the Advanced Training Right for You?
Q: Why should I take the Advanced Training (AT) in Rolfing® Structural Integration (SI) and how will I know I am ready? A: I would like to address the issue of Advanced Rolfer? certification by first telling my personal experience as a student of Rolfing SI, and second by sharing my perspective as an instructor. […]
SI on All Cylinders:
Anne Hoff: So Liz, I want to talk to you about this big idea of how Rolfing® Structural Integration (SI) interfaces with the mind or the being of the person, the consciousness, because I know you have a background in Buddhist studies and practice and also in psychology. Liz Gaggini: In my twenties I developed […]
The New Articular Approach of Jean-Pierre Barral
Anise Smith: Peter, together with our colleague Christoph Sommer you have produced a whole series of DVDs about Jean-Pierre Barral’s ‘New Articular Approach.’ You started a few years ago with a DVD showing detailed work for shoulder dysfunctions. After that you continued with DVDs on the forearm and hand, and on the different parts of […]
Biotensegrity: Paradign Shift
Author’s Note: In 1975 Rolfer Ron Kirkby dedicated his article on tensegrity to his Rolfing® Structural Integration (SI) instructor Michael Salveson, who inspired the article. I would like to complete the circle and dedicate this article to Michael, who was also my instructor in both Unit lll and the advanced training, and who continues to […]
Memories of Training with Ida Rolf
Anne Hoff: Let’s start with how you two know each other. Sharon Wheeler: From Esalen, we were both at Esalen. Gael Rosewood: Yes. AH: And what time frame are we talking about? SW: New Year’s of 1968 was kind of when I started being there. GR: And I was there the summer of 1968. […]
Why the Medical Explanation for FAI Doesn’t Make Sense …
When I was twenty-six, my hip problems became obvious. Lifting my leg up and over the edge of the bathtub to take my nightly shower caused sharp snapping in both my hips. I’d wake up every morning with aching in my hips and burning in my feet and calves. Sitting for long periods would create […]