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The Roll Model
Jill Miller · 2014
A self-massage and body-mapping manual centered on proprioception, breath, and soft tools.
Why it belongs
Core source for WBC’s self-massage stance: sensory input and awareness, not tissue-breaking mythology.
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How this one helps
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Related reading
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Related tools
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Subjects
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Read the reference first; buy only if it answers a real question for your body or practice.
Why read it
The rare tool book that makes the tool less important than attention. It is central to WBC because it connects balls, breath, proprioception, and self-study without needing a hard-sell gadget frame.
Key idea
Pressure tools can be sensory education before they are recovery equipment.
Try this
Use a soft ball for two minutes on one area, then compare breath, balance, or range without chasing pain.
Best for
- Self-massage beginners
- Readers who want body awareness rather than aggressive release
Read with caution
- Avoid translating every sensation into a diagnosis
- Gentle input still needs caution around acute injury or neurological symptoms
Source note
Cover and excerpts
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Finding a copy
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