The World's Best Massage Techniques The Complete Illustrated Guide: Innovative Bodywork Practices From Around the Globe for Pleasure, Relaxation, and Pain Relief
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (915 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 159233430X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Her specialties include various forms of clinical massage including Swedish, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, pregnancy massage, myofascial release, cranio-sacral therapy, Thai massage, Lomi Lomi, and Watsu aquatic bodywork. She has taught professional massage therapy classes since 1996, becoming a partner in Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga in 2000, where she continues as academic director and one of the primary instructors.. She is a Yoga Alliance registered yoga instructor, and a birth doula. About the AuthorVictoria Jordan Stone, CMT, has been in private massage practice for nearly two decades
"For: The Curious, The Student, The Professional" according to Kristine Sensenig. I'm currently a massage student figuring out how to first remember, and then integrate, the many techniques coming my way. I received this book for Christmas, and have found it useful for jogging my memory and re-exposing myself to things that may have not stuck the first time through :-) The photos are especially useful for this: sometimes all it takes is an image that I can carry with me! I'm going to therefore. RENEE D. DUBOIS said Not for practitioners. I was skeptical, but the reviews for this book were so great that I thought I'd give it a shot.So the photos really are good. It's nice to look at, especially if I wanted to have this on my coffee table or maybe in the waiting room. But, as a massage therapist looking for some new techniques, this book is just WAY too general.If you want some pretty massage photos, or a an introduction to different massage techni. "Gifted Massage Therapist's Gorgeous, Practical Book" according to Hawaiitherapist. I am a practicing licensed massage therapist in Hawaii. The first time I opened this book prior to a longtime client's session, I was immediately able to use one of the many wonderful techniques from this beautiful, practical text. What a delight! And reading the book thoroughly later brought me back to the heart of my self and my practice. What a lovely offering to the world of healers the book and its wise and
She has taught professional massage therapy classes since 1996, becoming a partner in Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga in 2000, where she continues as academic director and one of the primary instructors.. Victoria Jordan Stone, CMT, has been in private massage practice for nearly two decades. She is a Yoga Alliance registered
The World’s Best Massage Techniques presents the most effective massage and bodywork techniques from around the world—many of which have been used for thousands of years—to soothe stress and tension, alleviate discomfort, and give pleasure. This beautiful hands-on guide teaches you how to skillfully apply a wide variety of massage and bodywork techniques from other cultures for relaxation, stress relief, and wellness. Massage is one of the oldest healing modalities in the world and even modern science is proving its incredible power to soothe anxiety, boost immunity, and alleviate pain. — Swedish Massage: Kneading strokes lengthen tense muscles— Hot Stone Massage: Heated, flowing movements penetrate tight knots— Thai Yoga Massage: Assisted stretches bring the body into alignment— Reflexology: Focused pressure activates energy meridians— Lomi Lomi: Sensuous strokes calm the body and mind— Tantsu: Close, body-to-body contact creates intimacy— Polarity: Gentle roc