An illustrated guide to the Structural Integration bodywork process and the relationship between body alignment and energy flow • Details each of the 10 sessions in the Structural Integration bodywork series, explaining what to expect and how to maximize the benefits • Explores the relationship between the energetics of the body and its alignment, including a scientific understanding of how gravity affects body alignment • Explains how to incorporate essential oils and other holistic support tools as well as the psycho-emotional Hellerwork themes When the body's structure is optimally aligned, not only does it eliminate pain, reduce inflammation, and stop the degeneration of joints and discs, it also enhances the flow of energy in the body and awakens us to greater mental clarity. In this illustrated guide to Dr. Ida P. Rolf's Structural Integration process, Jean Louise Green introduces the principles of Structural Integration and details each of the 10 sessions in the Structural Integration bodywork series, explaining what to expect and how to maximize the benefits. She explores the relationship between the energetics of the body and its alignment, including an advanced scientific understanding of how gravity can become a beneficial force when the body is properly aligned. She provides clear, accessible descriptions of core concepts such as the Rolf Line and the torus, including a detailed explanation of how to access the energetics of the Rolf Line. She illustrates the rotation patterns of the body and explains how they contribute to pain and how correcting them may minimize the need for hip and knee replacements. She provides movement exercises and support tools for self-care and maintenance between sessions and explains optimal body mechanics for moving, sitting, and standing as well as how to avoid putting stress and strain back into the body. This book is an excellent resource guide to accompany a person through their Structural Integration series. The author also explores how to incorporate Joseph Heller's psycho-emotional Hellerwork themes in the Structural Integration process and looks at holistic support tools such as electromagnetic resonancing, far-infrared saunas, essential oils, gratitude practices, meditation, and the Five Tibetan yogic exercises. Offering an energy medicine approach to bodywork, this guide provides both practitioners and laypeople with the necessary tools to dramatically increase the efficiency of the body, release chronic pain, improve mental function, and free energy flow.

List of IllustrationsAcknowledgmentsForeword by James L. Oschman, Ph.D. Preface PART I An Introduction to Structural Integration Structural Integration Defined Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Founder of Structural Integration My Own Journey in Structural Integration The Rolf "Recipe" Energetics of the Body The Interstitium and Fascial Research Fascial Tissue and Rotation Patterns PART II The Recipe Sessions Maximizing the Benefits of Your Ten Sessions Session One: Inspiration Session Two: Standing on Your Own Two Feet Session Three: Reaching Out Session Four: Control and Surrender Session Five: The Guts Session Six: Holding Back Session Seven: Losing Your Head Session Eight: The Feminine Session Nine: The Masculine Session Ten: Integration PART III Support Tools The BEMER Far-Infrared Sauna The Role of Nutrition The Five Tibetan Rites Tending to the Emotional Body Essential Oils Meditation and the Quantum Field IASI-Recognized Structural Integration Training Programs Notes BibliographyIndex About the Author