VASIE® Pilates ONLINE
Paul Van Alstine
VASIE Creator
Owner of Studio One
Paul Van Alstine, B.S., Certified Advanced Rolfer, and VASIE developer has over 20 years of teaching Pilates, developing training programs, and doing Manual therapy as a Certified Advanced Rolfer TM. Chronic pain controlled much of my life for almost 20 years. At this point I feel blessed to be out of pain and physically still improving into my late 50's. My inspiration comes from seeing how well bodies can change and improve from almost any starting point. I love working with beginners and people at all levels. I am inspired by our clients of all ages who show up consistently and make amazing progress through education and persistence.
Ana Kokaurova
VASIE Pilates Training Director
Ana Kokaurova has been the training director at Studio One Pilates in Anchorage Alaska since 2002. As a certified Advanced Rolfer since 2005 Anna has contributed to the VASIE Pilates method of teaching by developing programs like the Healthy Back & Joint Basics, Restore Your Post-Baby Core, Pelvic Floor Power Up, VASIE Teacher Training, VASIE Ballet Barre. Most recently, Anna Kokaurova has developed and launched VASIE Pilates online, a program that helps studio one members and former members stay connected and in shape through online access.
Rolfing® + Pilates
= VASIE®
Rolfilates, also known as VASIE (Van Alstine Structural Integration Exercise), combines the postural theories of of Rolfing with the exercises of Pilates. Ida Rolf, the developer of Structural integration (AKA Rolfing) and Joseph Pilates the creator the Pilates exercise system are revered as genius of their eras. Structural Integration and Joseph Pilates' exercises. It was created by a Certified Advanced Rolfers Paul Van Alstine & Ana Kokaurova to provide clients with the benefits of Structural Integration using Pilates movements.
By combining Pilates and Structural Integration, Rolfilates addresses musculoskeletal issues, improves posture, overcomes movement restrictions, and alleviates chronic pain. It recognizes the importance of proper alignment, integrated movement, and the interconnectedness of the body's tissues, leading to optimal functionality and overall health.
Transform Your Body & Empower Your Life
Discover the Power of Structural Integration in Fitness. Our systematic and holistic approach transcends traditional workouts, delivering lasting improvements in mobility, stability, physiology, strength, tone and postural anti-aging. Unlock your body's potential for continuous improvement and successful aging while building lifelong skills with Rolfilates.
Our unique method lies in our holistic approach to fitness. We seamlessly integrate Structural Integration principles to reshape body and brain, emphasizing the importance of using breathing, myofascial exercise, vagal tone exercises, deep core toning training through systematic training that builds a strong body to support a strong mind.
What Is Rofling® Structural Integration?
When referring to the body the term "structural integration" refers to a holistic approach aimed at improving the alignment, balance, and integration of the body's structural components, such as muscles, fascia, and bones. It focuses on optimizing the body's posture, movement patterns, and overall function by addressing imbalances and restrictions within the musculoskeletal system.
Structural integration techniques typically involve hands-on manipulation and manual therapy methods, such as massage, myo-fascial release, and movement re-education. The goal is to bring about positive changes in alignment, and movement mechanics, leading to improved physical performance, reduced pain or discomfort, and enhanced overall well-being.
The concept of structural integration was initially developed by Ida Rolf, who founded the Rolfing® method. Rolfing® is a specific form of structural integration that aims to create a more balanced and integrated body through a series of sessions that target different areas of the body's connective tissue (fascia). By working with the fascial system, structural integration seeks to optimize the body's overall structural integrity and functionality.
Structural integration is often used as a complementary approach to address various musculoskeletal conditions, postural imbalances, movement restrictions, and chronic pain. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body's tissues and the role of proper alignment and integration in supporting optimal function and well-being.
Unlock Your Body's Potential
Workouts not working out?
From 25 years of experience we know that most people are only a few muscles imbalances, movement patterns, and joint alignment issues away from a more pain free, athletic, and balanced body. By teaching you our well researched and tested proprietary breathing methods and guiding you through our revolutionary structural integration workouts with great instruction so that you can have: Better results than ever from all of your workouts and activities.
Physiology First
Clients who achieve our workout goals will experience remarkable physiological changes. They will feel a sense of calm and groundedness, witness an increase in confidence and strength, observe improvements in overall tone, and witness a transformation in their lifelong postural patterns.
Structural integration is not a technique - it is a new way of thinking that fosters a deeper body-mind connection, allowing individuals to tap into their innate physical intelligence. Cultivating this connection, workouts become more enjoyable, intuitive, and rewarding. This heightened awareness and well-cultivated movement skill promotes a sense of well-being, empowerment, and control over injuries and postural aging.
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