Developed in the mid-1970s by dancer Judith Aston, a top trainee of Ida Rolf and designer of the original exercises for Rolf movement, Aston patterning tailors a blend of movement education, structural bodywork and fitness to facilitate rehabilitation, improve athletic performance and prevent injury. Practitioner and Aston fitness certification consists of training mixed with practice over a two-year period. Certification through the Aston Training Center only; basic courses offered through the Upledger Institute.