The Rolf 10 Series of Structural Integration is a systematic sequence of theory and technique that Ida Rolf referred to as The Recipe. It consists of 10 sessions (spaced 1 week to 1 month apart) that build upon each other and seek to thoroughly reorganize patterns of strain and dysfunction in the body. This series can be considered the foundation of Structural Integration.
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Session 1.
Quality of breath is enhanced with work on the arms, ribcage, chest, and diaphragm.
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Session 2.
A stable foundation is encouraged by organizing the tissues of the foot and the lower leg.
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Session 3.
A lateral midline, from cranium to pelvis, helps to establish a balanced front-to-back relationship.
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Session 4.
A sense of core is initiated by lengthening the inner legs, from the feet to the base of the pelvis.
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Session 5.
Core integrity is cultivated by balancing both surface and deep abdominal tissue with the low back.
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Session 6.
Focus on the posterior legs, hips, and lumbars help support a balanced sacrum and pelvis.
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Session 7.
A "breathing cranium" is encouraged with work on the neck, scalp, and on the inside the mouth.
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Session 8.
Sessions 8 and 9 and 10 are integrative sessions that reference work from previous sessions.
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Session 9.
Sessions 8 and 9 and 10 are integrative sessions that reference work from previous sessions.
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Session 10.
A sense of order, balance, and completion is achieved with integrative techniques unique to each individual.
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