Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Monday, July 6, 2020
Ida P. Rolf originated Rolf Structural Integration. It's based on the simple proposition that the human body, living in the field of Gravity as it does, is just like any other physical structure on Earth. Subject to the constant and ever present pull of Gravity. This means structures of any kind in order to be stable and enduring must at their core design be stacked up vertically, symmetrical and level. Basic Physics. The human body's anatomical design calls for the same arrangement.
Dr. Rolf was formerly trained as a scientist in Biochemistry, receiving her doctorate from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1920. For several years after was also a researcher at the prestigious Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research.
As of result of her background interests and wide self studies, she eventually began to practice an approach to human health and performance using soft tissue manipulation and movement coaching. Her basic idea that things work better and are healthy relate to those in the fields of Osteopathy and Chiropractic. Unlike those approaches, which have as their core concept a picture of health based on proper alignments in the bony skeleton, Dr. Rolf furthered the concept to include not only the relationship of the major segments of the body to one another, but the relationship of the whole body in relationship to its Earthly environment. Specifically, the Gravitational Field of the Earth.
Dr. Rolf was formerly trained as a scientist in Biochemistry, receiving her doctorate from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1920. For several years after was also a researcher at the prestigious Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research.
As of result of her background interests and wide self studies, she eventually began to practice an approach to human health and performance using soft tissue manipulation and movement coaching. Her basic idea that things work better and are healthy relate to those in the fields of Osteopathy and Chiropractic. Unlike those approaches, which have as their core concept a picture of health based on proper alignments in the bony skeleton, Dr. Rolf furthered the concept to include not only the relationship of the major segments of the body to one another, but the relationship of the whole body in relationship to its Earthly environment. Specifically, the Gravitational Field of the Earth.
Sunday, July 5, 2020
Our bodies, just like any other physical structures on Earth, must deal with Gravity. Upright, level, and even is the architectural norm.
Yet, just look at how we measure up to that simplest of standards. We live in default with pain and stress for being out of sync with the dictates of gravity. Unconscious to the simple cause staring us in the face.
We are at war with Gravity.
It goes unnoticed because it is so widespread.
There's good news!
Since the human body is plastic it has taken on the shape and fit you now live with. And, also because it is plastic, it can be reshaped and restored. You can learn to make some simple changes to get back on track.
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