Book of Massage The Complete Stepbystep Guide to Eastern and Western Technique

Name: Book of Massage The Complete Stepbystep Guide to Eastern and Western Technique
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ISBN: 9780743203906

ISBN-10: 0743203909

ISBN-13: 9780743203906

Edition: 2nd 2001

Authors: Sara Thomas, Carola Beresford Cooke, Anthony Porter, Lucinda Lidell

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Experience the Healing Power of Massage With more than 650,000 copies sold,The Book of Massageis 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 Massageoffers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. In the comfort of your own home, you can Soothe away stress and tension Develop your body's unique healing powers Banish headaches and back pain Share the language of touch…

Book details

List price: $22.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Touchstone
Publication date: 1/2/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

Lucinda Lidell is a well-known healer and professional masseuse. She hascontributed to many books on massage and natural healing, as well as the original Sivananda Companion to Yoga and The Sensual Body. She lives in London.



Introduction


Beginning


Creating a Relaxed Environment


Giving and Receiving


Centering


Massage


Oiling


Basic Strokes


Basic Massage Sequence


The Back


Back of Legs


Shoulders, Neck and Scalp


The Face


Arms and Hands


Front of Torso


Front of Legs


Connecting


Massage Checklist


Shiatsu


Ki


The Oriental Way of Health


Tools and Techniques


Basic Shiatsu Sequence


The Back


The Hips


Back and Outside of Legs


Back of Shoulders


Front of Shoulders and Neck


Head and Face


Arms and Hands


The Hara


Front and Inside of Legs


Shiatsu Checklist/Pressure Points for Massage


Reflexology


Theory and Principles


Foot Reflexes Chart


Basic Techniques


Foot Treatment Sequence


Hand Reflexes Chart


Hand Treatment Sequence


The Human Touch


Maternity


Babies


Later Life


Massage and Exercise


Self-Massage


Body Reading


Splits and Asymmetries


Feet and Legs


The Pelvis/The Belly


The Chest/Shoulders and Arms


Neck, Head and Face


The Body Speaks


Anatomy


Recommended Reading Useful Addresses


Index


Acknowledgments