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Download or read book Thai Massage written by Ananda Apfelbaum and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-01-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit. Interest in Thai massage has been growing rapidly. This is no surprise given its unique multifaceted approach to the body. Thai massage combines acupressure, stretching, reflexology, assisted yoga postures, herbal compresses, prayer and meditation. It benefits everyone. Sometimes called the "lazy person's yoga", Thai massage stretches and relaxes the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body. Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions which enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy with a partner at home or with a client. The book explains the historical and philosophical background of Thai massage as well as its religious origins. Throughout the book, Ananda always reminds us of the deeper meaning of this sacred modality—compassion in action. A must for all those interested in the healing arts.
Download or read book Body Work written by Kayse Gehret and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vital, accessible career guide for new, aspiring or seasoned professional massage therapists and a valuable companion to any massage school education program.
Book Synopsis Whole Body Massage by : Nitya Lacroix
Download or read book Whole Body Massage written by Nitya Lacroix and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all experience some degree of stress and anxiety in our day-to-day lives, and this book provides a wide range of treatments and techniques to soothe, tone and relax the body. Special routines for tackling specific problems are included, from headaches to indigestion, as well as a host of pampering treats.
Book Synopsis The Psychology of the Body, Enhanced by : Elliot Greene
Download or read book The Psychology of the Body, Enhanced written by Elliot Greene and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare your students to appropriately identify, understand, and respond appropriately to the phenomenon of emotional release during massage and bodywork! This new edition continues to provide a crucial basis of knowledge for massage therapy and students regarding the emotional impact of effective massage therapy. With a new, more colorful layout, this new edition has been fully revised to address the latest science around this topic. Furthermore, in-text features aim to help students apply their learning to actual practice as a massage therapist.
Book Synopsis The Book of Massage by : Lucinda Liddell
Download or read book The Book of Massage written by Lucinda Liddell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated introductory guide to the healing powers of a massage, from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage is the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage offers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. Now revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout, The Book of Massage is a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.
Book Synopsis The Mind and Body Massage by : Cynthia Canaday
Download or read book The Mind and Body Massage written by Cynthia Canaday and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-03 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress is considered by many to be the number one health problem in the United States. The Mind and Body Massage is an ideal book for those interested in reaping the benefits of therapeutic home massage in order to relieve stress and promote healthy body function. It provides instruction encompassing three types of natural healthcare—massage therapy, music therapy and aroma therapy while including fictional prose to affect the mind. It should be of interest to anyone wanting to improve their mental and physical health by natural or alternative measures.
Book Synopsis Total Body Massage by : Nitya Lacroix
Download or read book Total Body Massage written by Nitya Lacroix and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete illustrated guide to expert head, face, body and foot massage techniques.
Book Synopsis The Complete Body Massage Course by : Nicola Stewart
Download or read book The Complete Body Massage Course written by Nicola Stewart and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s the best massage for you? Do you just want a quick, relaxing massage, or do you have a specific condition, and need to know which massage therapy will heal it most effectively? Whatever you’re looking for, 'The Complete Body Massage Course' is sure to have it. The book features massage treatments to promote general wellbeing and help a wide range of everyday ailments and conditions. The first part of the book details the basics – what to wear, how to set up your work space and oils and lubricants. This is followed by the main part of the book where you will find detailed instructions of 15 of the most popular massage therapies - including Swedish, Thai, Shiatsu and Indian Head Massage. Each one has a full introduction giving the history and the benefits of the therapy and then there are step-by-step colour photographs, enabling the beginner to learn the principles each one. For those who wish to learn more and investigate further the third part offers a range of other therapies in more concise detail. The book ends with a fully cross-referenced symptoms index so readers who wish to try a massage that's ideal for a specific condition or ailment, can find the right massage with the minimum of fuss. 'The Complete Body Massage Course' is the ideal resource book for all those interested in being introduced to the massage techniques available to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
Book Synopsis The Complete Book of Massage and Aromatherapy by : Catherine Stuart
Download or read book The Complete Book of Massage and Aromatherapy written by Catherine Stuart and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2007-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published in two separate volumes: Whole body massage, and Reiki healing.
Book Synopsis Basic Clinical Massage Therapy by : James H. Clay
Download or read book Basic Clinical Massage Therapy written by James H. Clay and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superbly illustrated text familiarizes students with individual muscles and muscle systems and demonstrates basic clinical massage therapy techniques. More than 550 full-color illustrations of internal structures are embedded into photographs of live models to show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands. Students see clearly which muscle is being worked, where it is, where it is attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and how treatment techniques are performed. This edition features improved illustrations of draping and includes palpation for each muscle. An accompanying Real Bodywork DVD includes video demonstrations of massage techniques from the book.
Book Synopsis Ayurvedic Massage by : Harish Johari
Download or read book Ayurvedic Massage written by Harish Johari and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996-07-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurvedic Massage is the first book on the subject, and the first new massage therapy introduced to the West since shiatsu. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Practitioners concentrate on the marmas, subtle energy points that respond to gentle physical manipulation, and work with the needs of the different body types. The author guides both the novice and experienced practitioner through each step in the full body massage and explains which oils work best for particular body types. • Includes massage techniques for expectant mothers and their babies. • Outlines techniques and natural remedies for treating specific disorders, including arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and insomnia. • Offers a complete guide to the traditional forty-day beauty treatment as practiced in India, and includes recipes for massage oils, facial creams, and beautifying clay baths.
Book Synopsis Thai Massage & Thai Healing Arts by : Bob Haddad
Download or read book Thai Massage & Thai Healing Arts written by Bob Haddad and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating anthology presents a much wider scope than other books on Thai massage, and uncovers a wealth of previously unavailable information on the historical, spiritual, and cultural connections to this powerful healing art. Topics include ways to refine and maintain a healthy practice, breathwork and body mechanics, self-protection techniques, reading body language, acupressure concepts, and Thai herbal compress therapy. The spiritual and cultural section offers modern translations of ancient texts, Indian and Buddhist influences, magic amulets and sacred tattoos, and accessory modalities such as reusi dat ton (stretching) and tok sen (hammering therapy). Rounding out this thorough text, the final section features essays about actual practice with clients, written by therapists and teachers from around the world. The extensive experience and information provided in this reference book is invaluable to students or practitioners who wish to deepen their personal and professional understanding of traditional Thai healing arts.
Book Synopsis The Art of Thai Foot Massage by : Simon Piers Gall
Download or read book The Art of Thai Foot Massage written by Simon Piers Gall and published by Findhorn Press. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both professional practitioners and casual massage enthusiasts will learn to raise their practice to an art with this step-by-step guide to foot massage as traditionally taught in Thailand. The practical sections of the book clearly cover the different parts of the massage process, and color photos and graphics provide clear explanations to help learners utilize the techniques with confidence. The book also covers the history and theory behind Thai foot massage, including discussions about the reflex points on the feet and the concept of Sen (energy) lines that flow throughout the body, to help explain how this ancient healing art works. Though Thai foot massage is not a curative in itself, the featured techniques can promote general health and well-being.
Book Synopsis Clinical Massage Therapy by : Fiona Scott Rattray
Download or read book Clinical Massage Therapy written by Fiona Scott Rattray and published by Talus Incorporated. This book was released on 2000 with total page 1178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers not only the pathology and anatomy, but also the assessment protocols you need, plus actual treatment plans and client self-care tips for the 70 different conditions listed. Some of the 70-plus conditions covered include tendinitis, headache, pregnancy, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, sprains, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinsons, scoliosis, asthma, thoracic outlet syndrome, whiplash and stress reduction.
Book Synopsis The Massage Bible by : Susan Mumford
Download or read book The Massage Bible written by Susan Mumford and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Chinese massage to Shiatsu to Indian head massage, this lavishly illustrated "bible" presents all the techniques needed to master the basics. Every spread features large and easy-to-follow photos, while the text guides beginners on what pressure to exert, what part of the hand makes contact with the body, and exactly what to do--whether they're feathering the back, working on the neck and scalp, or performing a sequence on the arms and hands. In addition to holistic and sports massages, there are suggestions for special situations (including massaging a baby); advice on massages to relieve common ailments; and lifestyle tips.
Book Synopsis Beyond Horse Massage by : Jim Masterson
Download or read book Beyond Horse Massage written by Jim Masterson and published by J.A. Allen. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006 and 2008 and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork, in which the practitioner recognizes and follows the responses of the horse to touch to release tension in key junctions of the body that most affect performance.This practical book with step-by-step instructions, photographs and illustrations is ideally suited to accompany you to the yard/stables, where you can practice the Masterson Method techniques on horses. Expanded chapters with Tips & Techniques, anatomical explanations and examples from Jim's practice help deepen your understanding. A 'quick reference' section will point you to exercises that are specifically suited to your particular discipline, may it be dressage, endurance, eventing, or others in the vast realm of horse sports.
Book Synopsis The Complete Book of Massage by : Mary Atkinson
Download or read book The Complete Book of Massage written by Mary Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to massage techniques with clear step-by-step instructions. Fully illustrated for all ages with color and/or black-and-white photographs on every page.
