"When the body gets working appropriately, the force of gravity can flow through.
Then, spontaneously, the body heals itself."
~Dr. Ida P Rolf
Then, spontaneously, the body heals itself."
~Dr. Ida P Rolf
Structural Integration
Deepen into relationship with your own body
What is Structural Integration? Structural Integration (SI) is a transformative process of 10 bodywork sessions, developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, to align our bodies and movement patterns with gravity. SI specifically reorganizes the body's connective tissue (Fascia), which surrounds and supports every organ, nerve, bone and muscle within the body. Throughout the 10 intention journey, each session builds on the previous, to support the ability of the body to reorganize. As habitual strain patterns ease throughout the body, chronic pain is often alleviated.
Rather than focusing only where pain is, the intention of the Structural Integration series is to physically and energetically align and balance the whole body. Below you will find a brief outline of the SI series. In addition to the physical focus of each session, we begin to explore the relationship between our body, our beliefs and our emotional patterning.
Sessions 1-3 focus on mobilizing and re-positioning the body's outer layers or jumpsuit.
Sessions 4-7 focus on the ability to transfer movement through the body's deep layers or core.
Sessions 8-10 focus on balancing the body's outer jumpsuit and inner core
Rather than focusing only where pain is, the intention of the Structural Integration series is to physically and energetically align and balance the whole body. Below you will find a brief outline of the SI series. In addition to the physical focus of each session, we begin to explore the relationship between our body, our beliefs and our emotional patterning.
Sessions 1-3 focus on mobilizing and re-positioning the body's outer layers or jumpsuit.
Sessions 4-7 focus on the ability to transfer movement through the body's deep layers or core.
Sessions 8-10 focus on balancing the body's outer jumpsuit and inner core
Session 1
INSPIRATION-
Session one begins the process of shifting both the shoulder and pelvic girdles into horizontal alignment at a superficial level. We begin to open the thoracic area and rib cage, so it may expand with the breath.
Session one begins the process of shifting both the shoulder and pelvic girdles into horizontal alignment at a superficial level. We begin to open the thoracic area and rib cage, so it may expand with the breath.
Session 2
GROUNDING
Session two brings more balance and stability to the lower portion of the body creating a solid base for the entire body. We begin to find balance between the feet and ankles. We also begin to ease rotation and support flexibility in the back.
Session two brings more balance and stability to the lower portion of the body creating a solid base for the entire body. We begin to find balance between the feet and ankles. We also begin to ease rotation and support flexibility in the back.
Session 3
BOUNDARIES
Session three focuses on untwisting the body’s entire outer layer or “jumpsuit” while continuing to balance and re-position the shoulder and pelvic girdles.
Session three focuses on untwisting the body’s entire outer layer or “jumpsuit” while continuing to balance and re-position the shoulder and pelvic girdles.
session 4
CONTROL AND SURRENDER
Session four begins the process of the balance of movement to transfer through the intrinsic layers or core of the body. Specifically, this session focuses on the structural balance and transfer of motion through the inner legs, pelvic floor, and back.
Session four begins the process of the balance of movement to transfer through the intrinsic layers or core of the body. Specifically, this session focuses on the structural balance and transfer of motion through the inner legs, pelvic floor, and back.
session 5
STABILITY
Session five begins releasing the deep holding patterns within the intrinsic layers of the pelvis, abdomen and thorax. We increase mobility of the respiratory diaphragm and movement through the inner torso and pelvis.
Session five begins releasing the deep holding patterns within the intrinsic layers of the pelvis, abdomen and thorax. We increase mobility of the respiratory diaphragm and movement through the inner torso and pelvis.
session 6
HOLDING BACK
Session six eases remaining imbalances or rotations between the legs, pelvis, sacrum and spine. As these basic structural relationships change, long-term movement patterns and spinal imbalances can be addressed.
Session six eases remaining imbalances or rotations between the legs, pelvis, sacrum and spine. As these basic structural relationships change, long-term movement patterns and spinal imbalances can be addressed.
session 7
CONNECTING HEAD & HEART
Session seven is the culmination of the "core sessions". We give attention to aligning the head and neck to the body’s vertical center, the mobility of the cranial bones and the balance between the cranial base and vault.
Session seven is the culmination of the "core sessions". We give attention to aligning the head and neck to the body’s vertical center, the mobility of the cranial bones and the balance between the cranial base and vault.
sessions 8 & 9
FINDING FLOW BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER WORLD
Sessions eight and nine focus on the balanced relationship between the body’s extrinsic and intrinsic layers. The job of balancing the entire body while supporting the integrity of motion through the core is divided equally between these two sessions.
Sessions eight and nine focus on the balanced relationship between the body’s extrinsic and intrinsic layers. The job of balancing the entire body while supporting the integrity of motion through the core is divided equally between these two sessions.
Session 10
COMPLETION AND NEW BEGINNINGS
The last session completes the overall balancing of the body’s inner and outer layers, the "final fitting". Specific attention is given to aligning and creating balance between the horizontal planes of the body in relationship to the core.
The last session completes the overall balancing of the body’s inner and outer layers, the "final fitting". Specific attention is given to aligning and creating balance between the horizontal planes of the body in relationship to the core.
