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Bodywise is based on Joseph Heller's own brand of deep-tissue bodywork, which makes the connection between life issues and natural bodily alignment, and shows how to restore the body's natural balance. The book teaches readers how to regain control and become a full-time owner of their bodies. Part One explains the way the body works, in everyday life as well as in the structures of consciousness. Part Two takes the reader on a guided tour of the Hellerwork experience.
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This book was originally written in 1986 by Joseph Heller who developed Hellerwork his own form of releasing the fascia to correct the bodies integration from the system originally developed by Ida Rolf. You can find Hellerwork practitioners in the UK (as well as Rolfers, but his book also includes influences from Reich
However, even with all the books written since 1986, this book serves as a good introduction to posture and the use of the body whatever bodywork discipline you are interested in, and his chapter that describes how the body is a tensegrity structure where it is the tension between the bones, rather than the bones themselves that gives us up is I think important reading.
A Hellerwork (or Rolfing) course is about 10 weeks going systematically from the feet to the head freeing the fascia or connective tissue.
In the book describes the tensions we hold there and how it should work properly.
I would say that this book is essential to getting the most out of a Hellerwork or Rolfing course as my experience is that while they go through the deep massage in the session to release the fascia they do not explain what they are doing or how it si supposed to work correctly.
However, even with all the books written since 1986, this book serves as a good introduction to posture and the use of the body whatever bodywork discipline you are interested in, and his chapter that describes how the body is a tensegrity structure where it is the tension between the bones, rather than the bones themselves that gives us up is I think important reading.
A Hellerwork (or Rolfing) course is about 10 weeks going systematically from the feet to the head freeing the fascia or connective tissue.
In the book describes the tensions we hold there and how it should work properly.
I would say that this book is essential to getting the most out of a Hellerwork or Rolfing course as my experience is that while they go through the deep massage in the session to release the fascia they do not explain what they are doing or how it si supposed to work correctly.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Worth exploring!...shows you how to become a full-time owner of your own body!
19 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
I own a lot of books on optimum brain performance as part of relentless seach for better understanding - & application - of peak performance technologies. I know very well that peak performance depends very much on the brain working in perfect harmony & close integration with the body. I therefore also own quite a lot of books about enhancing body performance.
This is one of them, which is also one of the few I always keep on my immediate shelf for quick reference.
Although it has been written essentially as an introduction to Hellerwork, I find the authors' intellectual work in creating the connection between life issues & natural bodily alignment very illuminating. Additionally, he shows how to restore the body's natural balance from the inside out.
Obviously both authors have profound understanding of the human body & its possibilities for maximum health & efficiency.
I did not realise that one of the authors (Joseph Heller) was an aerospace engineer by training until I read this book. This probably explains the logical structure & systematic layout of the various chapters as follows:
PART I: KNOWLEDGE OF BODY
The Body in Everyday Life
The Body's Role in the Strcutures of Consciousness
The Plasticity of the Human Body
Bodywork
PART II: BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
Introduction to Hellerwork
The Thoracic Cavity
Understanding or Standing on Your Own Two Feet
Reaching Out
Control & Surrender
Gut feelings or Let It All Hang Out
Holding Back
Losing Your Head
The Balancing Act
Integration & Coming Out
I only wish that there were more visual/graphic illustrations to go with the various chapters.
To me, the authors sum up the book very beautifully. Let me recap their exact words in the last chapter: "...Enlightenment is not something that ony happen when you meditate, chant your mantra, listen to your favourite piece of music: It is something that happens every day, in the way you move, relate to others, work, cook supper, brush your teeth. The challenge or purpose of life is to experience it as fully as possible at every moment. Your body is both vehicle & metaphor for your process: When the hologram is integrated with the being, the result is enlightenment." [The authors use the hologram, in an abstract sense, to represent the exact physical expression of a person's mind & spirit; in a concrete sense, any part of the body may be seen to reflect & contain everything there is to know about the whole body, just like a hologram.]
On the whole, the many ideas in this book are definitely worth exploring from the standpoint of becoming a full-time owner of your own body!
This is one of them, which is also one of the few I always keep on my immediate shelf for quick reference.
Although it has been written essentially as an introduction to Hellerwork, I find the authors' intellectual work in creating the connection between life issues & natural bodily alignment very illuminating. Additionally, he shows how to restore the body's natural balance from the inside out.
Obviously both authors have profound understanding of the human body & its possibilities for maximum health & efficiency.
I did not realise that one of the authors (Joseph Heller) was an aerospace engineer by training until I read this book. This probably explains the logical structure & systematic layout of the various chapters as follows:
PART I: KNOWLEDGE OF BODY
The Body in Everyday Life
The Body's Role in the Strcutures of Consciousness
The Plasticity of the Human Body
Bodywork
PART II: BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
Introduction to Hellerwork
The Thoracic Cavity
Understanding or Standing on Your Own Two Feet
Reaching Out
Control & Surrender
Gut feelings or Let It All Hang Out
Holding Back
Losing Your Head
The Balancing Act
Integration & Coming Out
I only wish that there were more visual/graphic illustrations to go with the various chapters.
To me, the authors sum up the book very beautifully. Let me recap their exact words in the last chapter: "...Enlightenment is not something that ony happen when you meditate, chant your mantra, listen to your favourite piece of music: It is something that happens every day, in the way you move, relate to others, work, cook supper, brush your teeth. The challenge or purpose of life is to experience it as fully as possible at every moment. Your body is both vehicle & metaphor for your process: When the hologram is integrated with the being, the result is enlightenment." [The authors use the hologram, in an abstract sense, to represent the exact physical expression of a person's mind & spirit; in a concrete sense, any part of the body may be seen to reflect & contain everything there is to know about the whole body, just like a hologram.]
On the whole, the many ideas in this book are definitely worth exploring from the standpoint of becoming a full-time owner of your own body!
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
The Mind-Body Connection Explained
17 Nov 2007
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I learned a lot about my body from reading this book, especially why I get stuck. The connection between what I think or believe and how it manifests in my body couldn't be better explained. It was a real eye opener. I also enjoyed the practical suggestions for getting aligned and balanced, particularly undulation, one of my favorite exercises.
Anita Boser, author of Relieve Stiffness and Feel Young Again with Undulation
Anita Boser, author of Relieve Stiffness and Feel Young Again with Undulation
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Amazing book
23 Dec 2009
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One of the most edible books that has ever entertained my soul. I feel this is a must read for anyone curious about the human body, or anyone just looking for a good read. The book is more a novelty of human curiosity rather than a manual of anatomy or hellerwork of any sort (which is what I had in mind when i bought it) but I urge anyone and everyone to indulge.
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