Basic Training Course in Structural Integration - in ItalianThe first basic training in Structural Integration of the Guild Europe in Italian language will start in March 2019. The training will be carried out in monthly modules of three days each for a total duration of two years.I studied the Rolf method of Structural Integration with Emmett Hutchins at the Guild for Structural Integration and in 2011 I became an operator. This year I had the opportunity to participate in one of the last weekends of the organized modular course of the European Guild and I was able to appreciate the effects of a modular teaching format distributed over two years. They are professionals who are already working and bringing structural integration into the world ... and they already do so at a very high level. Dario di LorenzoDescription of the courseThe heart of the Guild Europa training program are the principles and the techniques contained in the basic series of the 10 sessions of Structural Integration as they were conceived by Ida Rolf, without additions or modifications deriving from other modalities. The training takes place in modules lasting 20 long weekends and has the following three phases:Phase 1 - 6 long weekends for a total of 152 h in the classroomSkeletal and myofascial anatomyBiomechanics and Structural IntegrationPhysiology and biochemistry of the fasciaAnalysis and interpretation of human structure and movement in order to conceive coherent strategies for manipulative interventions that can improve the structureHow to behave in a therapeutic relationshipExercises to be taken to care for themselves in order to become a competent IS operatorAnatomy and theory of 10 basic sessionsPhase 2 - 6 long weekends for a total of 152 h in the classroomPractice of the 10 Basic sessions during which the trainee students exchange the work between themPhase 3 - 8 long weekends for a total of 202 h in the classroomAt this stage, under supervision, each trainee student practices 10 base sessions on 3 external modelsStudy at homeIn addition to this, students should consider at least 500 hours between home study and practice.TeachersThe course will be held by Fulvio Faudella who will be assisted by Dario Di Lorenzo. Four training modules will be conducted by special teachers, bearers of Ida Rolf's lineage and there will be opportunities to have Aleš Urbanczik - the director of the European Guild for SI. To see the curriculum click below: Fulvio FaudellaDates of basic training 2018/202008. - 10.03.201912. - 14.04.201910. - 12.05.201907. - 09.06.201912. - 14.07.201906.- 08.09.201904. - 06.10.201908. - 10.11.201906. - 08.12.201910. - 12.01.202007. - 09.02.202006. - 08.03.202003. - 05.04.202008. - 10.05.2020Course announcement Click here for Info

Recent analysis of the quantity of Structural Integration Practitioners based in Europe qualified by IASI Schools.Data taken from the schools’ websites: approx. 900 practitionersSI practitioners - Absolute by country:1. Germany (by far !) 2. Switzerland 3. UK & Italy 4. Austria 5. Czech Republic 6. Poland 7. FranceSI practitioners - Relative to population:   1. Switzerland - (by far !) ~ 1SI practitioner/80'000) 2. Austria - ~ 1SI practitioner/180'000 3. Czech Republic & Germany ~ 1SI practitioner/240'000 4. Denmark ~ 1SI practitioner/305’000 5. Ireland ~ 1SI practitioner/380’000 6. Italy ~ 1SI practitioner/610’000 7. Poland ~ 1SI practitioner/950 ‘000 8. UK ~ 1SI practitioner/1’100’000 9. France ~ 1SI practitioner/2’100’000SI practitioners – By schools:1.  DIRI/ERA  700 2. EGSI     70 3. SKT     60 4. ATSI     50 5.  GSI     15The live link to the Map can be found here: https://rolfguild.eu/MapFinal.png#Author: Aleš urbanczik

Underneath the superficial fascia there are three main fascial layers in the neck- the investing layer of the trapezius and SCM- the prevertebral lamina of deep fascia containing all other neck muscles around the vertebrae- the pretracheal laminae of deep fascia containing neck muscles in front of the trachea (scalene, hyoid muscles)Using Prof. Carla Stecco\'s Fascial Anatomy Atlas we will investigate how these layers travel further down the body and look at the implications these findings may have for the Basic 10 Series.

This workshop is designed to give practitioners a working model of the origins of Scoliosis, the kinds, qualities, models and strategies to move your client to greater ease and grace in their body.David Davis, a founding member of the Guild for Structural Integration, began researching scoliosis more than 25 years ago.His wife Lorraine developed scoliosis at the age of 11, after being involved in a critical car accident. Her injuries resulted in a disparity in the length of her legs, an uneven base of support in her pelvis and chronic pain. Her discomfort motivated Davis to explore how structural integration (SI) could affect and change a debilitating condition such as scoliosis.Fr - Sun: 9AM - 5PM

The art of SI can be very demanding on the practitioner physically, emotionally and psychology. Over time this takes a toll consciously and unconsciously on practitioners. To counteract the ravaging toll over time we need to learn to be consciously present and to use our bodies with greater efficiency. We will focus on presenceing, centering as well as training our eyes to see so we can be more effective with less work.

The second edition of the course in Structural Integration will start in September 2023. This second edition will also be in Italian, based in Turin and will be modular with 20 three-day meetings.Course descriptionThe European Guild for Structural Integration is guided in the teaching of Structural Integration by fidelity to the philosophy and vision of the human being that have been transmitted by Dr. Ida Rolf. The basic series of 10 Structural Integration sessions, without additions or modifications deriving from other modalities, is the heart of our training.The 20 modules are divided into three phases:Phase 1 - With six three-day weekends for a total of 152 hours in classSkeletal and myofascial anatomyBiomechanics and Structural IntegrationFascia physiology and biochemistryAnalysis and interpretation of human structure and movement in order to conceive coherent strategies for manipulative interventions that can improve the structureHow to behave in a therapeutic relationshipExercises to adopt for self-care in order to become a competent IS operatorAnatomy and theory of the 10 Basic sessionsIn this phase the participants will be able to see the 10 sessions practiced by the two teachers. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore the anatomical territories of each session and begin to develop the vision and touch skills typical of this approach.Phase 2 - Six more modules for a total of 152 hours in classPractice of the 10 Basic sessions during which the student operators exchange work with each otherThe participants in this phase, in addition to seeing the 10 sessions again, will begin to practice them one on the other with the supervision and guidance of the teachers.Phase 3 - Eight more modules for a total of 202 hours in classIn this phase, under supervision, each participant will practice the 10 Basic sessions on 2 external models.This more eminently practical phase also contains experiential portions to introduce, among other things, the concepts related to the work that can be done after the first 10 sessionsI study at homeIn addition to the above, participants should consider at least 500 hours of home study and practice.TeachersThe course will be taught by Fulvio Faudella. With the aim of enriching the participants\' vision as much as possible and giving as much connection as possible to Dr. Rolf\'s original teaching, some modules may be conducted by bearers of Ida Rolf\'s lineage and there will be opportunities to have Aleš Urbanczik , the director of the European Guild for SI and Adam Polański.PrerequisitesTo access the course, it is essential to have received the complete cycle of 10 Structural Integration sessions and to have at least 230 hours of training on touch/massage. The exhaustive list of admission pre-requisitesit can be consulted here.costsThe cost, inclusive of 22% VAT, is distributed over the duration of the course. An enrollment fee of €1,600 is followed by 6 quarterly installments of €2,000. For a total of €13,600 including VAT. The cost also includes weekends with guest teachers.Dates of basic training 2023/2025The dates of the course will be defined before the start of the same.

Three days to explore the first three hours of the “journey that has a heart”, the Recipe by Dr. Rolf. Breath into the back, into the foot that meets the ground like a snowflake descending from the sky, into the space just behind the viscera. We will see the pelvis begin to open to movement to accommodate the Vertical Line, that field in which gravity sows lightness. The first three hours in which the sails of the sleeve begin to take the wind of the core to navigate the ocean of consciousness.

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Essential ProprioceptionSensory awareness is the key to sustainable change in movement habits and therefore also the key to good posture. In this workshop we explore the proprioceptive foundations for balanced, efficient, and graceful movement patterns. Workshop is open to SI practitioners and other somatic educators. Topics include:• Revising inefficient breathing habits.• The importance of pelvic floor orientation for respiration, spinal alignment and hip mobility.• Tension in the face as a “lid” on the spine that blocks full embodiment of the central line.• Cues for staying grounded and relaxed in tension-evoking times.• Spatial orientation as a source of bodily support.• Applying the tensegrity principle to the Rolf 10-series as well as to performance of other somatic disciplines (e.g. yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, dance).

Sensorimotor Education for the Rolf 10-SeriesThis workshop explores Dr. Ida Rolf’s protocol from a functional perspective. Enhance your skills in body reading, verbal and tactile cuing and tailoring movement education to fit your clients’ needs.A Structural Integration practitioner’s expertise includes the ability to enliven clients’ body awareness, and to provide movement education that helps them sustain the results of the manual therapy. This workshop is designed for SI practitioners to gain body-reading confidence, skill in verbal and tactile cuing, and success in facilitating body awareness and in creating practical movement solutions for clients. Topics include:• Experiential understanding of foundational movement theory.• Review the goals of the 10 sessions.• Practical movement lessons that support those goals, including movement awareness for home practice.• Sensory-based language and imagery to help clients increase their interoception and proprioception.• A repertoire of sensorimotor interventions that can be tailored to clients’ needs and motivations as well as support the goals of SI.

A very brief History of Structural Integration/Rolfing from a European Guild point of view.

Structural Integration Family Tree

Subtitles in EN, DE, PL, CZ, IT Basic SI Trainings in Milano, Praha and Warszawa https://rolfguild.eu/BasicTraining.html