Thai Yoga Massage (Mixed media product)

Thai yoga massage is a therapeutic and deeply pleasurable form of bodywork that combines conscious breathing, Ayurveda, assisted yoga postures, Buddhist meditation and acu-pressure therapy. It balances the flow of energy through the body, and encourages both the practitioner and the client to embody the Buddhist ideals of equanimity, compassion, joy and loving-kindness. Chow is one of only a handful of massage practitioners responsible for introducing this ancient approach to the West, through his articles, seminars and private practice.
This comprehensive manual begins with a thorough explanation of the theoretical foundations of Thai yoga massage, including the Ayurvedic concepts that inform the practice. With the help of clear illustrations and charts, Chow discusses energy lines in the body, and then, with a nod to Western medical tradition, discusses the general systems of the body (skeletal, circulatory, nervous, muscular).
He then details the movements, touch techniques (Thai yoga practitioners use their hands, feet, arms and legs), breathing and meditation that go into a massage session.
The second half of the book, illustrated with helpful photographs, takes the reader through a complete, two-hour Thai yoga session, posture by posture.
An appendix lists additional resources, including Thai yoga schools and practitioners throughout the world.
THAI YOGA MASSAGE is a useful reference for massage therapists, clients who want to see what they`re getting into before a session, or the curious layman who wants to try the techniques at home.

Author:

Chow, Kam Thye

ISBN:

9780892811465

Format:

Other

Pages:

164

Publish Date:

03/09/2004

Publisher:

Healing Arts Pr

Language:

English

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