The Worlds Best Massage Techniques The Complete Illustrated Guide
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| Author | : Victoria Stone |
| Publisher | : Fair Winds Press |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2010-12-01 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1610593839 |
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. 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. — 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 rocking movements loosen muscles and joints — Shiatsu: Small compressions reduce pain and aid injury recovery Color photography and step-by-step layout make techniques understandable and immediately applicable. With The World’s Best Massage Techniques you can use the world’s most exciting bodywork techniques in your own home.
| 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.
| 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.
| Author | : Guo Changqing |
| Publisher | : Shanghai Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-10-18 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 9781602200258 |
Learn all about Chinese acupressure therapy with this readable, illustrated guide. Chinese acupressure is an ancient therapy using kneading, rubbing, pressing, and stroking to stimulate different acupoints on the body. It is a great way to relieve pain, soothe the nerves, improve skin condition and even prevent disease! In The Complete Guide of Self-Massage, the theories based on traditional Chinese medicine are explained in simple language to provide a basic knowledge of: The meridian system meridian pathways Body network Individual acupoints Common massage techniques are demonstrated with detailed descriptions and illustrations. All techniques are self-massage methods—meaning that you can give yourself a massage without any help! A list of massage techniques that can combat the 50 most common illnesses is included along with suggestions on massage frequency and intensity.
| 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.
| Author | : Catherine Stuart |
| Publisher | : Lorenz Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007-01-23 |
| Genre | : Aromatherapy |
| ISBN | : 9780754816416 |
Previously published in two separate volumes: Whole body massage, and Reiki healing.
| Author | : Clare Maxwell-Hudson |
| Publisher | : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| Total Pages | : 172 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 9780789479907 |
Detailed step-by-step massage techniques from aroungd the globe, including Indian Bridal Massage, Shiatsu, and Swedish massage. Explains the history and health benefits of massage.
| Author | : James H. Clay |
| Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Total Pages | : 478 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9780781756778 |
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.
| Author | : Pamela Mills |
| Publisher | : Heinemann |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 9780435456528 |
Covers the full range of massage techniques, each one illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, and has an anatomy and physiology section explaining the physiological basics behind the techniques used.
| Author | : Neal's Yard Remedies |
| Publisher | : Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2019-09-05 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0241425875 |
Explore in detail the profoundly effective power of touch, led by experts at Neal's Yard Remedies. Want to really understand the health and wellness benefits of massage? Interested in practising massage at home or considering taking a course? Let this book be your guide to everything from effleurage to epineuria. All the core strokes and massage techniques that form the foundation of massage practice are shown photographically with detailed annotations and integrated arrows showing the direction and application of pressure. Annotated anatomy and physiology illustrations show you how different levels of pressure work the muscles, and the profound effect massage can have on the nervous system and on cardio and lymphatic health. Learn about the key disciplines, from Swedish to shiatsu, reflexology and hot stone therapy. Access over 30 bespoke massage sequences, tailored to treat specific complaints and special client groups, such as pregnant women, babies, and those recovering from surgery. Find out how to prepare physically and mentally, and get the lowdown on oils and massage beds, diffusers and candles. And if you're receiving a massage, discover why drinking water before and after is important and how focusing on breathing enhances muscle relaxation. Become an expert in all that massage has to offer and share its miraculous health benefits.
