| Topf Technique/ Dynamic Anatomy is a centering and alignment technique. It incorporates the process of direct observation and sensation of skeletal structure to reveal the body¹s natural instinct for centered alignment. It stems from the ideokinetic tradition established by Mabel Todd (The Thinking Body, 1937). The TOPF® Technique was developed by Nancy Topf (1942-1998), a pioneer of release and alignment work. This technique is applied in group classes and intensive workshops where students are invited to explore their structure and alignment through images, language, self-observation and sensing, as well as following a series of deep stretches and improvisational exploration of structural support in movement and posture. |
Nancy Topf (1942-1998) |
