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Integral Anatomy
See what you
touch.
Each volume of this series presents the anatomy of human form, layer by layer, from an integral, whole body perspective. The DVDs in this series systematically document tissues and dissection perspectives missing from the established anatomical texts and videos. Skin, superficial fascia, deep fascia, muscle, visceral wrappings and viscera are dissected and demonstrated on camera as whole body layers in a series of truly unique and revealing sequences available nowhere else. In these DVDs, the viewer is brought directly into the laboratory as a first-hand eye-witness to the dissection and discovery process.
Because regional anatomy moves through the multiple layers of one region without ever exploring each layer across all regions simultaneously, the vision of the whole is lost, along with the advantages of comprehending the "big picture." Integral anatomy, with its whole body, layer by layer approach, stresses anatomical continuities and relationships previously overlooked or under-described in regional presentations. Integral anatomy is complementary to the essential and important study of regional anatomy. Both are needed and valuable, like different lenses in a professional camera bag, each capable of demonstrating a different perspective.
The visual proof and profoundly practical implications of this new approach can now be applied by professionals across a broad range of modalities. This series leads the viewer well beyond the boundaries of medical school anatomy and texts. The series is a must-have for any medical, allied or alternative health professional or student who wants their patient evaluations and treatments to be based upon a truly comprehensive knowledge of the human body.
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Vol. 1: Skin and Superficial Fascia In what may be the most visually surprising and important sequences in the series, skin and superficial fascia are demonstrated as whole body layers in their superficial and deep projections. The layers are dissected on camera and presented in detail in their variations and in their implications for overall health. The visuals include a stunning off-body example from the male, and the entire superficial fascia of the female form is demonstrated off body as a singular layer and discussed in its wide ranging importance. This disk represents an important contribution to our understanding of these two most external layers of the human form. Only through a thorough familiarity with and understanding of these two layers can that which lay beneath them be truly comprehended. Anyone who wants to access the layers of deep fascia, muscle, viscera and bone must feel through these outer layers knowingly. Vol. 1 conveys that knowledge to the viewer. The material found on this disk is unique, cannot be found in books, and represents a leap beyond established regional perspectives. 1 hour and 44 minutes |
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Vol. 2: Deep Fascia and Muscle In this volume the whole body continuities of deep fascia and muscle are demonstrated in detail and dissected on camera to demonstrate their relationships to underlying and overlying structures. Following through with themes initiated in the first volume, visual presentations and discussions of the practical implications for professional practice of the layer by layer demonstration of human form are carried deeper into the body. The first volume creates the material and visual context for understanding the layers explored in this volume. A comprehensive understanding of these deeper layers requires a thorough understanding of the more superficial ones. All are strongly encouraged to engage the material in Vol. 1 to achieve a full appreciation and understanding of Vol. 2. The material found on these disks is unique, cannot be found in books, and represents a leap beyond established regional perspectives. 1 hour and 50 minutes
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Vol. 3: Cranial and Visceral Fasciae This volume covers the fascial and membranous layers which surround the cranial and visceral spaces. You've heard of the dura, arachnoid, pia, endothoracic fascia, pleura, transversalis fascia, peritoneum, and pericardium. These layers are literally impossible to understand by looking at books or by hearing about them in classes, and are rarely demonstrated clearly even in the laboratory. Sequenced with the first two volumes, this stunning presentation plainly demonstrates these bag-like layers which define the spaces of our organs and central nervous tissues. The peritoneum is demonstrated in its entirety as perhaps never before in a spectacular on-camera dissection, the dura is revealed with its sinuses, healthy and pathological adhesions are explored and explained. Central to this presentation is the respiratory diaphragm, which cannot be understood apart from the serous membranes upon which it acts. Here it is demonstrated with absolute clarity in its continuity with the fascial and membranous layers of the viscera. These layers are integral structures of the human form, surrounding the major organs of the body. Their functions are plainly influenced directly by our touch and movement, and now a clear and simple vision of them can be added to your knowledge foundations. 1 hour and 53 minutes
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Vol. 4: Viscera and their Fasciae This volume covers the viscera of the abdominal, pelvic and thoracic spaces, and the fascia through which they relate. This volume also introduces into the mix of examples an un-embalmed female form. The story of the layers of the form is continued where Vol. 3 left off, once the layers of the new form have been reflected in turn. The various organs are carefully explored at a pace coherent with the viscera themselves. The examples of the embalmed male and female form, whose viscera present clearly, create an ideal contrast to the un-embalmed female form in which many adhesions are identified. The viewer is thus enabled to see both normal relationships and movements, as well as the sequelae to pathologies and surgeries. A comprehensive understanding of the viscera and their fascial relationships requires a thorough understanding of the layers which surround them and form their context. All are strongly encouraged to engage the material in the first three volumes to achieve a full appreciation and understanding of Vol. 4. The material found on these disks is unique, cannot be found in books, and represents a leap beyond established regional perspectives. 1 hour and 53 minutes |
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These DVDs are essential aids for any therapist, practitioner, medical student or movement advocate working with the human body. Gil's unique teaching style brings life and curiosity to basic anatomy and dissection concepts by focusing on the body's layering, connections and integration." Sue Hitzmann, MS, developer of the M.E.L.T. Method Your DVD is fantastic. I love it! It is at the same time very professional, aesthetical, spiritual and anatomically richly informative. Robert Schleip, M.S., research scientist While there are other cadaver dissection tapes out there, this is the first one I have seen that makes me feel as though I am there, part of the dissection. I think it will be particularly important for people who are planning to go through a dissection class. I am very appreciative of the reverence with which you treat the person who donated their remains. Judith DeLany, Director, NMT Center This is extremely well done! James L. Oschman, Ph.D., author/keynote speaker ...a potent and unique fusion of rarely seen images, insightful anatomical observations and interesting social and philosophical commentary. A significant tool that should radically alter how we understand and interact with fascial layers. Ray Bishop, Ph.D., anatomy instructor
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Gil Hedley Ph.D. is the founder of Integral Anatomy Productions, LLC,
and Somanautics Workshops, Inc. He went to Duke as an undergrad,
and then to the Divinity School of the University of Chicago for an MA
in the study of religion and a Ph.D. in Theological and Philosophical
Ethics. While in Chicago, he studied Tai Chi, which, among many other
things, helped him to re-conceive his body.
With the path of body exploration opened, he went to the Rolf Institute and trained in massage, and was certified as a RolferŪ in 1993. Then he and his wife spent 4 years studying whole person healing and psychodynamics at the IM School of Healing Arts. During that time, he began teaching anatomy at the healing school, and teaching anatomy in the dissection lab as well. He eventually left off my RolfingŪ practice to devote fully to teaching. After about ten years developing and teaching the workshop in many cities nationwide and abroad, he undertook the enormous project of putting my approach and message down in a video format. The series has to date been distributed to 25 countries globally.
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