by davidl | Feb 3, 2013 | David Lauterstein
The enteric nervous system (ENS) is one of the main divisions of the autonomic nervous system and consists of a mesh-like system of neurons that governs the function of the gastrointestinal system. The enteric nervous system has a complete network of neurons,...
by Bethany | Jan 22, 2013 | David Lauterstein
Perhaps the biggest health secret humankind needs to hear is being carried by the bodywork profession! What do you think it is? Ever since Ida Rolf stressed the important of verticality and the role that fascia plays in that – we have seen, in essence, the final...
by davidl | Dec 19, 2012 | David Lauterstein, Deep Massage, Types of Massage
I believe an important opportunity is missed when people work with the iliopsoas only unilaterally (one-side at a time). The “crura” (meaning “legs”) of the diaphragm interdigitate with the origins of the psoas. The feeling of standing in a...
by davidl | Nov 23, 2012 | David Lauterstein, Deep Massage, Types of Massage
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by davidl | Oct 26, 2012 | David Lauterstein
My favorite painting by Alex Grey…. “POWER TO THE PEACEFUL”
by davidl | Oct 24, 2012 | David Lauterstein
As many of you know, I am a strong advocate for the massage and bodywork field committing to understand energy as well as structure. My book’s subtitle is “How To Combine Structure and Energy in Bodywork.” I think exclusively structural and...
