The 10 series evolved as a systematic approach to the structural alignment of the body. A single session can address specific issues in the body but cannot accomplish alignment everywhere. The Basic 10 series can do that for most people. Each one of the ten sessions focuses on a particular goal. The work starts with superficial layers and opens up a way to contact the deeper structures which is sometimes called the core.

Here is a brief description of the goals of each session:

1. breath and its many dimensions
2. support of core through feet and legs
3. opening the dimension of depth


These three sessions can stand alone as they complete the opening of the superficial layers. Deeper sessions follow:

4. letting the legs support the core
5. expanding the core
6. allowing the back and legs match the core
7. putting the head on
8-9. furthering anything to help organism be congruent
10. closure of the process

For most people, a week is a good length of time between sessions. It's long enough to integrate the changes and allow them to become "normal." And it's not too long for the tissue to go back to the adaptive patterns that it's used to.

Each session builds upon the work of the previous session. The changes tend to be cumulative; as one area opens, other places try to accommodate the new equilibrium that is being formed.

The results are often surprising for people. As the weeks go by, some notice transformations not only in their bodies but also in their lives in relationships to others and foremost to themselves. The old nagging thoughts become less loud and a new outlook on life emerges. Some deep-seated tensions disappear to give space and energy to the new, more centered state. Being becomes easier and less effortful.

Tags: Rolfing, 10 Series