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Entering Nature― What Kumano Shugendō and Rolfing Reveal About Relationship ―
Introduction Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a Shugendō lecture by Toshihiko Fuke at “Yohaku,” a modern-day terakoyalocated near Miidera. What was discussed there was a […] -
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[R#401] Why Can’t We Act Even When We Know What to Do? — Fixed Patterns in the Body and the Rolfing 10-Series
Introduction Hello, my name is Hidefumi Otsuka, providing Rolfing Sessions in Shibuya, Japan, “I know what I should do, but I just can’t act.” You […] -
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Why “Walking” Is Fundamental to the Human Being — The Science of Bipedal Walking, Weight Shift, and Gravity
Posture and Movement Science Series — The Science of the Relationship Between Gravity and the Body | Part 4 Introduction In Part 1, I explored […] -
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Phase III (22) — Modality (1): What Modality Means, and How It Is Used in Rolfing
There are times when a change of rhythm releases effort that has built up in the body. Walking slowly and then picking up the pace. […] -
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Why “Standing” Is Not Tiring — The Mechanism of Gravity and the Antigravity Muscles
Posture and Movement Science Series — The Science of the Relationship Between Gravity and the Body | Part 3 Introduction In Part 1, I explored […] -
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[R#400] Are Emotions Stored in the Body? — The Relationship Between Feeling, Consciousness, and the Body
Introduction My name is Hidefumi Otsuka, and I offer Rolfing® sessions based in Shibuya. Through working with the body on a daily basis, I support […] -
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The Body Evolved in Gravity — Why Humans Came to Stand Upright
Introduction My name is Hidefumi Otsuka, and I offer Rolfing® sessions based in Shibuya. Through working with many different bodies on a daily basis, I […] -
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[R#398] Self-Realization Is the Alignment of Body, Mind, and Thought — The Harmony of Thought, Sensation, and Gravity Moves Life
What It Means for Body, Mind, and Thought to Align Giving Rolfing sessions, I sometimes witness a deeply striking moment. The tension of the body […] -
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[R#396] The Strategy of Extending Healthspan — Endurance, Strength, and Stability/Posture, and How to Differentiate Gym Exercise, Yoga, and Pilates
Introduction While giving sessions, there is a question I’m often asked: “What kind of exercise should I do?” When answering this, I first recommend thinking […] -
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[R#395] The Moment Words Disappear in a Session — Simply Waiting for the Body to Begin Moving
Introduction Somehow, even when the head thinks it is relaxed, the body can keep holding tension. Why is that? In most cases, the person is […]
