Rolfing 10
Series
The 10 sessions of
Rolfing
Traditionally the Rolfing 10
series consists of 10 sessions each lasting about
60-75 minutes, spaced one week apart. The work is
cumulative, with each session building on the last; each
session is aimed at moving closer to a natural, graceful, easy
and erect alignment of the body.
During a Rolfing session, your Rolfer will assess your
standing posture and your walking are analyzed for imbalances.
A slow, deep kneading massage follows to ease off tensions in
your body. A session ends with movement and postural education,
so that your body would have better integration with the new
sensation you gain from the session - and best of all, sense of
deep relaxation and wellbeing! A short introduction through the
10 sessions…
Session One
Like any beginning this session starts
with a detailed client history and discussion on what you
wish to achieve from your experience. The 'hands on' portion
of the session begins the process of releasing restriction
and tension from the larger regions of the body. The neck
and shoulders; the pelvis and legs; and the rib cage, are
addressed through the various techniques available to your
practitioner. These will include soft tissue manipulation
techniques and movement education.
Session Two
The feet and legs are now the focus of our
attention. To sustain any structure, strong and
stable support from below is necessary. Time is spent now not
only releasing the muscular restrictions of the lower limbs,
but also drawing awareness to new found options on standing and
walking.
Session Three
This ends the first stage of integration.
It introduces what we call the "lateral line" where the ear,
shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle all line up when standing
(just like the "little boy" logo). This session incorporates
elements of sessions one and two, bringing balance to the
whole body.
Session Four
The emphasis now changes from the outer,
broader structures to the deeper, "core" structures of the
body. We use the term core to describe the area from the
pelvis all the way up to and including your head. In session
four we begin to create order from the ankle all the way up
to the pelvis. The emphasis here is the body's ability to
provide lift through the central part of the
body.
Session Five
Here we take the work of session four and
build upon it. After the initial work to lengthen the 'core'
in the last session, we now begin to move upwards within the
body, freeing holding patterns within the pelvis, rib cage
and abdominal muscles. By creating space and order within
these regions we allow for the inner structures (organs and
deep abdominal muscles) of the body to reassert
themselves.
Session Six
"
Free the hips and legs". This is a central theme in Rolfing,
and here it is brought to the fore. Sessions four and five
are important in creating lift and balance to the front of
the body. Session Six allows the back of the body to balance
this.
Session Seven
This is the time where order is brought to
the head, neck and shoulders. After much work in previous
sessions to free the legs, pelvis and back, emphasis is
turned to the "top"; releasing restrictions and tension. It
should also be mentioned that although the emphasis in this
session is the head, neck, and shoulders, earlier sessions
will also address any restrictions that may be found
here.
Session Eight, Nine and Ten
Balance and Integration. It
is one thing to have options; it is another to know what
to do with them. This is the stage where all the lessons
learnt in the first seven sessions are brought together,
to integrate and incorporate into your life the newfound
freedom and options in posture and movement. A series of
three to five sessions could follow after a pause of
about 6 months. There is always a possibility to take
refreshing sessions.

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