Whole Body Massage

Whole Body Massage
Author: Nitya Lacroix
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-06
Genre: Aromatherapy
ISBN: 9781844768820

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.

Total Body Massage

Total Body Massage
Author: Nitya Lacroix
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781780190600

The complete illustrated guide to expert head, face, body and foot massage techniques.

The Complete Book of Massage

The Complete Book of Massage
Author: Mary Atkinson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Massage therapy
ISBN: 9781847329462

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.

The Complete Body Massage

The Complete Body Massage
Author: Fiona Harrold
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1992
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780806987187

Provides step-by-step instructions for using massage to promote relaxation, relieve stress, and alleviate pain in different areas of the body

The Book of Massage

The Book of Massage
Author: Lucinda Liddell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2012-11-20
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0743211510

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.

Thai Massage

Thai Massage
Author: Ananda Apfelbaum
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2004-01-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781583331682

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.

The Easy Massage Workbook

The Easy Massage Workbook
Author: Clare Harris
Publisher: Duncan Baird Pub
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2006-03-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1844832619

Learning how to give a massage has never been easier! With the help of a 60-minute CD, plus this comprehensive workbook, it’s simple to master a variety of basic techniques (stroking, kneading, knuckling, friction) and routines. In addition to instructions for a full-body massage, there are more focused ones that relieve such common ailments as backaches, tension headaches, and eyestrain. And there’s special attention given to vulnerable groups—pregnant women, babies, and the elderly—who can benefit from the healing touch, but who must be treated with extra care. An introductory section covers all the practical preparations, and an entire chapter is devoted to choosing the right oil—complete with recipes for some of the best.

The Complete Book of Massage

The Complete Book of Massage
Author: Clare Maxwell-Hudson
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1988
Genre: Health
ISBN: 0394759753

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. 155,000 copies sold-to-date.

The Complete Body Massage Course

The Complete Body Massage Course
Author: Nicola Stewart
Publisher: Collins & Brown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-03-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781843405702

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.