Encyclopedia of Thai Massage: A Complete Guide to Traditional Thai Massage Therapy and Acupressure
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (976 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844095630 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
easy to understand Gayle The book is well written, easy to understand, provides excellent instruction and photos of Thai Massage. It also has information about Thai acupressure therapy, Thai herbs and massage and a very useful appendices. I have purchased several other Thai Massage books, and I learned far more from this book. I highly recommend it.. Ampycas said Lost's of easy to follow poses and how treatments of ailments. very helpful when i took my Thai massage class certification. Lost's of easy to follow poses and how treatments of ailments.. Recommended Amazon Customer Great book on Thai massage. Recommend if you are interested in Thai
"This book is a treasure, like the palm-leaf manuscripts of ancient times, transmitting traditional healing knowledge to the present day." —Mr. Parawat Poungpiam Managing Director, Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj ("Old Medicine Hospital")
Drawing from Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion, and yogic practices, as well as a modern understanding of anatomy and physiology, this guidebook bridges the gap between theory and practice while presenting bodywork as it is understood in Thailand—as a therapeutic medical science. Updated with new layout, photos, and expanded text, this exhaustive handbook is complete with a section on the main energy meridians and diagrams of acupressure points, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this popular healing modality.. Presenting detailed analysis of each step in a Thai massage routine, the history, spiritual traditions, and ethical codes are offered in an engaging, informal style. Numerous photographs and diagrams illustrate the variety of techniques used, and examples of routines for treating specific disorders are discussed