Level 1 Myofascial Foundation
Level 1 Myofascial Foundation in Amsterdam September 2027-June 2028
Join us for Level 1 – Myofascial Foundation training,
your entry into the world of bodywork from a Rolfing® Structural Integration perspective.
This foundation training combines essential courses in movement, anatomy, and touch to give you both practical skills and a deeper understanding of how the body relates to gravity and space.
Level 1 unfolds in three parts, each offering a well-balanced mix of courses. Level 1 consists of nine 3-day courses.
You can start right away with part 1 – Movement 1, Anatomy 1, and Touch 1 – and then decide if you’d like to continue towards a complete introduction to the Rolfing perspective.
When you finish all nine courses, you will be awarded a Certificate in Myofascial Foundation, opening the path to Level 2 of the Rolfing® Training.
Costs: € 5715,- or € 635,- per 3-day course
For more information about the content of Level 1 – Myofasical Foundation, please click on this link.
Or contact Andrea Nossem at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Europe via email contact@rolfing.org or phone +49 89 543 709-43.
Timetable
Part 1
Movement 1 Fri 10.09. – Sun 12.09.2027 Åsa Åhman
Anatomy 1 Fri 15.10. – Sun 17.10.2027 Thomas Sonnleitner
Touch 1 Fri 26.11. – Sun 28.11.2027 France Hatt-Arnold
Part 2
Movement 2 Fri 14.01. – Sun 16.01.2028 France Hatt-Arnold
Anatomy 2 Fri 18.02. – Sun 20.02.2028 Jakob Reichardt
Touch 2 Fri 10.03. – Sun 12.03.2028 Pierpaola Volpones
Part 3
Movement 3 Fri 21.04. – Sun 23.04.2028 Rita Geirola
Anatomy 3 Fri 19.05. – Sun 21.05.2028 Jakob Reichardt
Touch 3 Fri 23.06. – Sun 25.06.2028 France Hatt-Arnold
Introduction offers
Discover Rolfing Structural Integration Webinar
We offer free webinars about the Rolfing method.
For dates and registration please click here.
Meet ROLFING introduction courses
If you are interested in joining a 2-day Meet ROLFING introduction course, please check the dates here. Or join MEET Rolfing in Amsterdam on the 14th and 15th of November 2026
REGISTRATION
The deadline to register is ruled by the course capacity. Please note that a minimum number of participants is required to confirm the start of Level 1 courses.
And there is also a maximum capacity. The earlier you register, the better your chances of securing a place.
If you wish to join after the course capacity is full, please contact us directly—sometimes we are able to confirm a spot from the waitlist.
Further Rolfing Training
Level 2 and Level 3 of the Rolfing Training will take place at Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® Europe in Munich.
We yearly offer a modular and intensive format!
Are you looking for other opportunities to start your Rolfing Training? Please take a look at the different cohorts in English or German at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Europe.
Rolfing ® Structural Integration’s (SI) main aim is to improve structure, posture, and movement and is based on the key elements of Dr Ida Rolf’s work on Structural Integration.
Rolfing incorporates these elements and the study of new scientific research within the fields of Fascia, Functional Anatomy and Movement education.
Insight Level 1 Movement 1, Movement 2 and Movement 3
These three 3-day Rolfing workshops introduce you to movement in gravity, based on the principles developed by Dr Ida Rolf. You’ll be taught by a Faculty Member of the Dr Ida Rolf Institute Europe, using a mix of practical exercises and theory.
Modules
MOV1:The dynamics of posture
You’ll learn about
- exploring how we live and move in gravity
- posture as a dynamic process
- how standing upright requires interaction between muscles, coordination, and perception
MOV2:The dynamics of breathing
You’ll learn about
- how breathing involves the whole body
- perceiving spaciousness within your body
- exploring your body’s relationship with the outside world
- discovering what could prevent the breath from flowing freely
MOV3:The dynamics of walking
You’ll learn about
- the dynamics of walking
- how all parts of your body work together to create stability and mobility
- contralateral walking (moving the opposite arm and leg) and how it promotes balance and lift in the body
Insight Level 1 Anatomy 1, Anatomy 2 and Anatomy 3 3
These three 3-day Rolfing workshops introduce you to anatomy, based on principles developed by Dr Ida Rolf. You’ll be taught by a Faculty Member of the Dr Ida Rolf Institute Europe, using a mix of practical exercises and theory.
Modules
ANA1: Support from foot to pelvis
You’ll learn about
- the basics of human anatomy
- using your fingers and hands to explore the body through touch (also called ‘palpation’)
- the anatomy of the lower part of the body – feet, legs, and pelvis
- learning the basics of anatomical terminology
- different cells and tissues in the body
- using hands and fingers to explore the body through touch (palpation)
- discover the topography of the body from ‘bony landmarks’ to ‘fascial planes’
ANA2: Expression through shoulder girdle, hands, and face
You’ll learn about
- the anatomy of the upper part of the body from shoulder girdle to hands and face
- deepening your skills in touch (palpation)
- how anatomical structures develop in the embryo
ANA3: Sensing from the core
You’ll learn about
- the anatomy of the chest and abdominal cavity
- exploring different transverse structures in the body, such as the respiratory diaphragm or the pelvic floor
- how Rolfers understand the idea of the ‘core’ as containing and contained structures within the body
- how the fascial system is a sensory organ with a relationship to the nervous system
Insight Level 1 Touch 1, Touch 2 and Touch 3
These three 3-day Rolfing workshop introduce you to manual bodywork, based on principles developed by Dr Ida Rolf. You’ll be taught by a Faculty Member of the Dr Ida Rolf Institute Europe, using a mix of practical exercises and theory.
Modules
TOU1: Discovering the fascial net of the lower body
You’ll learn about
- the body’s fascial connective tissue system
- using your fingers and hands to explore the body through touch (also called ‘palpation’)
- feeling different layers of the body, like the skin, fascia, muscles, and bones
- understanding movement patterns and posture
- exploring the lower body – feet, legs, and pelvis
- using your hands as your tools
- creating strength by using your body weight
- learning how to ‘body-read’
- how Rolfers approach their work
- establishing clear boundaries in the therapeutic relationship
TOU2: Exploring the fascial net of the upper body
You’ll learn about
- exploring the upper body – hands, arms, and shoulder girdle
- fine-tuning your touch skills to the needs of different people
- developing a wider variety of touch, direct and indirect, firm and light, listening and following
- deepening your understanding of how to ‘body-read’
- continue learning about how Rolfers approach their work
- working with clients in different positions – lying down, sitting, and standing
TOU3: Interacting with the fascial net of the the trunk
You’ll learn about
- exploring the trunk – chest and abdomen
- continuing the explorations of the first two Touch workshops
- experiencing how the fascial network connects different parts of the body
- how Rolfing touch can address restrictions in range of movement and fascial pathways
- At the end of this workshop, you’ll have an opportunity to demonstrate what you’ve learnt, under your teacher’s supervision.
What to expect in class
During the workshops:
- you’re taught using a mix of practical exercises and theory
- you’ll work in pairs or small groups to explore and practice the course content
- you’ll get plenty of support as there’ll be one teacher for every 10 students and no more than 20 students per class
- your teacher is a faculty member of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Europe
- there’ll be some preparatory reading and homework
Workshop stages
In each topic, you’ll explore the curriculum in three stages, each stage building on what you learnt. Each workshop focuses on a particular part of the body, set of skills or concepts.
Meet your Rolfing teachers
Your teachers are part of the faculty of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Europe with years of international experience as Advanced Rolfers. They’re leaders in their field and all have completed the rigorous teacher training at the European Rolfing® Association e.V. They’re committed to providing you with individual feedback and help you gain confidence with key concepts and new skills.
Rolfing®, Rolfer® and the “Little boy logo” are registered trademarks of The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration (RISI) – Boulder CO (USA).
Only professionals trained and accredited can teach this technique. Esoterra has the license to use these trademarks for the training of Rolfing in Netherlands
De Rolfing training wordt in het Engels gegeven maar hieronder volgt uitleg over de training in het Nederlands:
Level 1 – Myofascial Foundation Training,
jouw toegang tot de wereld van bodywork vanuit het perspectief van Rolfing® Structural Integration.
Deze basistraining combineert essentiële cursussen in movement, anatomie en touch, zodat je zowel praktische vaardigheden opdoet als een dieper begrip krijgt van hoe het lichaam zich verhoudt tot zwaartekracht en ruimte.
Level 1 bestaat uit drie delen: Anatomie, Movement en Touch, ieder deel bestaat uit 3 modules en hebben die een goed uitgebalanceerde mix van cursussen bieden.
Je kunt direct beginnen met deel 1 – Movement 1, Anatomy 1 en Touch 1 – en daarna beslissen of je wilt doorgaan richting een volledige introductie in het Rolfing‑perspectief.
Wanneer je alle negen cursussen hebt afgerond, ontvang je het Certificate in Myofascial Foundation, waarmee je de weg opent naar Level 2 van de Rolfing® Training.
Voor meer informatie over de inhoud van Level 1- Myofascial Foundation kun je klikken op deze link:
Of neem contact met Andrea Nossem via e‑mail contact@rolfing.org of bel +49 89 543 709‑43. Wil je liever advies van een Nederlands sprekende Rolfer neem dan contact op met contac@rolfing.nl
Timetable
Part 1
- Movement 1 Fri 10.09. – Sun 12.09.2027 Åsa Åhman
- Anatomy 1 Fri 15.10. – Sun 17.10.2027 Thomas Sonnleitner
- Touch 1 Fri 26.11. – Sun 28.11.2027 France Hatt-Arnold
Part 2
- Movement 2 Fri 14.01. – Sun 16.01.2028 France Hatt-Arnold
- Anatomy 2 Fri 18.02. – Sun 20.02.2028 Jakob Reichardt
- Touch 2 Fri 10.03. – Sun 12.03.2028 Pierpaola Volpones
Part 3
- Movement 3 Fri 21.04. – Sun 23.04.2028 Rita Geirola
- Anatomy 3 Fri 19.05. – Sun 21.05.2028 Jakob Reichardt
- Touch 3 Fri 23.06. – Sun 25.06.2028 France Hatt-Arnold
De deadline voor inschrijving wordt bepaald door de capaciteit van de cursus. Houd er rekening mee dat een minimumaantal deelnemers vereist is om de start van de Level 1‑cursussen te bevestigen.
Er is ook een maximumcapaciteit. Hoe eerder je je inschrijft, hoe groter de kans dat je een plek bemachtigt.
Als je wilt deelnemen nadat de cursus vol is, neem dan rechtstreeks contact met ons op — soms kunnen we alsnog een plek aanbieden vanaf de wachtlijst.
Vervolg van de Rolfing Training Level 2 en Level 3 van de Rolfing Training vinden plaats bij het Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® Europe in München. We bieden jaarlijks zowel een modulair als een intensief format aan.
Wil je graag meer weten over Rolfing en een toekomst als Rolfer? Dan kun je gebruik maken van de onderstaande mogelijkheden:
Gratis introductie Webinar: Discover Rolfing Structural Integration
We bieden gratis webinars aan over de Rolfing‑methode. Voor data en inschrijving klik hier.
Introductie workshop Meet ROLFING:
Als je geïnteresseerd bent in deelname aan een introductie workshop van anderhalve dag Meet ROLFING, bekijk dan hier de data. OF sluit je aan bij de eerst volgende gelegenheid in Amsterdam op 14 en 15 november 2026.