The Book Of Massage The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-01-02
Publisher(s): Touchstone
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Summary

Experience the Healing Power of MassageWith 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 canSoothe away stress and tensionDevelop your body's unique healing powersBanish headaches and back painShare the language of touchExperience optimum health and vitalityNow revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout,The Book of Massageis a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.

Author Biography

Lucinda Lidell is a well-known healer and professional masseuse. She has contributed 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction 10(18)
Beginning
18(8)
Creating a Relaxed Environment
20(2)
Giving and Receiving
22(2)
Centring
24(2)
Massage
26(54)
Oiling
28(2)
Basic Strokes
30(6)
Basic Massage Sequence
36(2)
Towels and Padding
38(2)
The Back
40(6)
Back of Legs
46(6)
Shoulders, Neck and Scalp
52(6)
The Face
58(5)
Arms and Hands
63(5)
Front of Torso
68(4)
Front of Legs
72(4)
Connecting
76(2)
Massage Checklist
78(2)
Shiatsu
80(52)
Ki
82(4)
The Oriental Way of Health
86(2)
Tools and Techniques
88(2)
Basic Shiatsu Sequence
90(2)
The Back
92(4)
The Hips
96(4)
Back and Outside of Legs
100(6)
Back of Shoulders
106(4)
Front of Shoulders and Neck
110(4)
Head and Face
114(4)
Arms and Hands
118(4)
The Hara
122(4)
Front and Inside of Legs
126(4)
Shiatsu Checklist
130(1)
Pressure Points for Massage
131(1)
Reflexology
132(20)
Theory and Principles
134(2)
Foot Reflexes Chart
136(2)
Basic Techniques
138(4)
Foot Treatment Sequence
142(6)
Hand Reflexes Chart
148(2)
Hand Treatment Sequence
150(2)
The Human Touch
152(14)
Maternity
154(2)
Babies
156(4)
Later Life
160(2)
Massage and Exercise
162(2)
Self-massage
164(2)
Body Reading
166(14)
Splits and Asymmetries
168(2)
Feet and Legs
170(2)
The Pelvis/The Belly
172(2)
The Chest/Shoulders and Arms
174(2)
Neck, Head, and Face
176(2)
The Body Speaks
178(2)
Anatomy
180(10)
Recommended Reading 190(1)
Useful Addresses 190(1)
Index 191(1)
Acknowledgments 192

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