Fascia, the connective tissue supporting our bodies, is now at the forefront of medical research and is becoming a household name. Dr. Ida Rolf, Ph.D. (1896-1979), identified its importance over 50 years ago, well before modern imaging tools existed. Her insights into the importance of fascia for the human body are now being rediscovered and validated by contemporary scientific research.

"Mother of Fascia - One Woman's Tireless Quest Through 20th Century Turmoil" is a captivating documentary that celebrates Dr. Rolf's incredible life. The film highlights her pioneering journey and the challenges she faced while exploring the healing potential of the human body and the importance of fascia for health and alignment.

Director Biography - Aleš Urbanczik

"Finding the Line - An Exploration of Structural Integration" and "Mother of Fascia - One Woman's Tireless Quest Through 20th Century Turmoil" are Aleš Urbanczik's first movies. His journey into the exploration of Ida Rolf's work started in 1993 with his Basic Training. Peter Melchior and Emmett Hutchins, Ida Rolf's very first instructors, were his teachers and inspirations. He has a spiritual background in Zen-Buddhism and was ordained a Zen-Boddhisatva in the French Temple of 'La Gendronnière'. He has been practicing and teaching HathaYoga for 30 years and, based on Dr. Rolf's principles, he developed his unique teaching style he calls "RolfYoga". Aleš Urbanczik is the co-founder of the European Guild for Structural integration (EGSI). He teaches EGSI‘s Basic Trainings in the Czech Republic, the UK and Austria.