An illustrated guide to enrich and develop the practice of Thai
massage * Presents guidelines for effortless and effective
practice, including body mechanics, breathing patterns, flowing
movements, incremental pressure, and exercises to improve sensing
and to strengthen intuition as you work * Offers ways to refine and
improve classic techniques that are often performed incorrectly,
explains broad healing concepts behind individual techniques, and
discusses the awareness and sensitivity with which they should be
performed * Answers common questions, clarifies misunderstandings,
and presents ways to work with focused intention on a deeper level,
and with more grace, ease, and efficiency UNLIKE OTHER BOOKS ABOUT
THAI MASSAGE, this guide offers a deep and insightful view of
important and often neglected aspects of this work. Many of these
concepts and techniques also apply to table massage, physical
therapy, yoga, and other healing arts. This book guides the reader
through the conceptual, spiritual, and practical approaches behind
effective bodywork. An entire section is dedicated to awareness of
breath for massage, movement, and everyday activities. Assessment
guidelines help the therapist to work with others based on physical
appearance, preexisting conditions, and elemental predisposition.
Exercises are presented to sharpen sensing abilities and intuition,
and to find, coax, and release blockages in the body. Twelve
important Thai massage techniques that are often taught and
performed incorrectly are described in great detail. Other chapters
offer ways to create customized sequences of practice and to move
from one technique to another with ease and grace. Finally, the
chapter on medicinal herbs discusses the preparation, use, and
benefits of herbal compresses, poultices, balms, oils, and baths,
and it offers easy recipes for all of these therapies. This manual
contains information that has never been previously available in
print. Full of exercises and insights to help therapists hone their
bodywork skills, it reveals key principles that give way to
effective treatment and explores traditional Thai massage with a
special focus on intention, awareness, sensitivity, and
spirituality.
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