What is Rolfing Structural Integration?
It is a system of physical manipulations and movement training for improving posture and movement and creating a better functioning body.
American biochemist Dr. Ida Rolf developed the technique at the beginning the twentieth century.
Ida Rolf set forth fundamental insights. Firstly, the body is more at ease and functions most effectively when its structures are balanced in gravity along a vertical line.
Secondly, restrictions at any level of the body can be reflected at all other levels.
Therefore a Rolfer considers the whole body when searching for the causes of restrictions. For further information refer to this video on Tensional Integrity or Tensegrity.
Fascia is the connective tissue that provides shape and support and transmits forces between body segments.
Further information is available on the Rolf Institute website.
