The Rosen Method has grown in the 50 years since it was first developed.  It is now offered by over 320 practitioners, in 13 countries, through out Europe, Australia and the U.S.

The body work and movement methods were researched and designed using a physical therapy foundation.  Most exercise or bodywork programs are designed to produce various benefits.  Tai Chi is a martial art.  Yoga aims to produce heightened awareness states.  Dance is for … dancing.

The Rosen Method is specifically designed to rejuvenate, reduce stress and release inner muscle tensions (holdings).  This allows the client to experience more energy, blood flow, endorphin production, oxygen, and oxytocin availability to be available to the body for healing, regeneration, alertness.  In general, it produces a greater vitality and capacity to accomplish more with ones life.

It uses specific techniques of ‘Listening Hands’, ‘Work IN’ and breath work.  This is why Rosen Method clients often feel that they are actualizing their lives.

Rosen Method Body Work

Rosen Method Body Work practitioners are specifically trained in ‘Listening Hands’ and ‘Listening Touch’ techniques.

They learn to use a gentle touch in such a way that it feels like the hands are deeply reaching the client. Unlike massage therapy, the design is to let the hands listen, rather than manipulate. This is a ‘go slow and reach deep’ approach to access places of inner muscle, joint or organ tension (holdings).

The Practitioner begins by noticing how the client is breathing and noticing signs of body tension. As the ‘Listening Touch’ is applied, the client’s breath is carefully watched and other physical changes are noted.

Verbal cues are spoken to the client to bring their awareness to the places of body tension. Often the client’s stories, attitudes, memories – both conscious and unconscious – emerge.

The attention of the client and the practitioner stays with the tension, even as it shifts in the body, until it is released.

This release of the underlying cause (belief, trauma, disappointment) and the body tension frees up energy, which adds to one’s vitality.

Rosen Method Movement

Rosen Method movement class practitioners are specifically trained to take clients through a ‘Work IN’.

The classes are fun and easy, with deep results. The Movement classes or private sessions utilize the physical therapy approach to :

• Live daily life with more ease
• Prevent difficulties before they arise
• Rehabilitate from injury, surgery, and sedentary lifestyles
• Age gracefully
• Feel better

The ‘Work IN’ technique is an East meets West combination of movement integrating selected stretching, isometrics, martial arts, dance and other movement in specific sequence to open joints, strengthen muscles, add balance and flexibility.

As clients feel the effects of carefully selected music and movement, emotions can be expressed adding to the depth of rejuvenation.