Saturday, November 25, 2006

Rolfing in a Schematic Nutshell


This is the official logo of the International Rolf Institute and is widely used as the individual practice logo by many Rolfers, myself included. While not perfect, it captures the idea that Rolfing is concerned with shifting the major weight blocks and structural building units of the body closer to the set of spatial relationships in which bodies function best.

It's more than just a good idea. To the degree that the body is better aligned, it functions better, typically with less pain, more economy of energy, more flexibility and, of course,is more attractive and youthful. While Rolfing is not a psychological therapy, it is also common that this kind of improved alignment influences people's psychological outlook in the direction of greater optimism, more ability to operate in the here and now, and greater emotional resilience.

You can get more information about Rolfing and about my Vermont practice, at www.vermontrolfer.com. Thanks for checking in.

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