Download or read book Ayurvedic Massage written by S. V. Govindan and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book on "Massage for Health and Healing: The Ayurvedic and Spiritual Energy Approach" is a commendable guide to a very important medical aid which reigned with dignity in the past. Though it was neglected for many years, the art of massage has recaptured its central place amongst the forms of healing, prevention of disease, and promoting health. Massage is the oldest of all techniques for relieving pain, shaping the organs, regenerating tissues, and correcting almost all internal malfunctions. Massage has its origin in the natural instincts of animals, handed over to the concious man with a mandate to improve it as far as possible with his old wisdom. Despite advancements in knowledge and complex techniques, massage retains its usefulness and significance even as a method to save a person from immediate death, as in heart failure, breathlessness, and several other fatal ailments. In all kinds of therapeutic approaches, massage alone can maintain certain links. Any method of treatment with a holistic approach cannot leave out massage. Ayurveda upholds its psychosomatic benefits. Sushruta and other texts explain it, classifying various types of massages and instructions on their manipulations and effects. In Ayurveda, the human body constitutes three functional entities, the balance of which maintains health; an upset in this balance increases diseases. The book serves not only as a guide to novice practioners but also as a manual and refresher guide for those who are experienced ayurvedic masseurs. The contents (techniques) of this book will bring relief and better health to those faithfully apply them in their daily lives.
Download or read book Ayurvedic Massage written by Harish Johari and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996-07-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurvedic Massage is the first book on the subject, and the first new massage therapy introduced to the West since shiatsu. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Practitioners concentrate on the marmas, subtle energy points that respond to gentle physical manipulation, and work with the needs of the different body types. The author guides both the novice and experienced practitioner through each step in the full body massage and explains which oils work best for particular body types. • Includes massage techniques for expectant mothers and their babies. • Outlines techniques and natural remedies for treating specific disorders, including arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and insomnia. • Offers a complete guide to the traditional forty-day beauty treatment as practiced in India, and includes recipes for massage oils, facial creams, and beautifying clay baths.
Download or read book Massage for Health and Healing written by S. V. Govindan and published by . This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on “Massage for Health and Healing: The Ayurvedic and Spiritual Energy Approach” is a commendable guide to a very important medical aid which reigned with dignity in the past. Though it was neglected for many years, the art of massage has recaptured its central place amongst the forms of healing, prevention of disease, and promoting health. Massage is the oldest of all techniques for relieving pain, shaping the organs, regenerating tissues, and correcting almost all internal malfunctions. Massage has its origin in the natural instincts of animals, handed over to the conscious man with a mandate to improve it as far as possible with his old wisdom. Despite advancements in in knowledge and complex techniques, massage retains its usefulness and significance even as a method to save a person from immediate death, as in heart failure, breathlessness, and several other fatal ailments. In all kinds of therapeutic approaches, massage alone can maintain certain links. Any method of treatment with a holistic approach cannot leave out massage. Ayurveda upholds its psychosomatic benefits. Sushruta and other texts explain it, classifying various types of massages and instructions on their manipulations and effects. In Ayurveda, the human body constitutes three functional entities, the balance of which maintains health; an upset in this balance increases diseases. The book serves not only as a guide to novice practitioners but also as a manual and refresher guide for those who are experienced ayurvedic masseurs. The contents (techniques) of this book will bring relief and better health to those who faithfully apply them in their daily lives.
Download or read book Marma Therapy written by Dr Ernst Schrott and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2015-12-21 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The effective yet gentle 'Sukshma' technique, for working with the Marma points at the emotional as well as on the physical level, is fully described in this book. Marma Therapy - the art of treating specific vital points on the human body - is one of the greatest healing secrets of Ayurveda. It can be used to detoxify, strengthen and revitalize the body, for rejuvenation and relaxation or to release blocked energy. The authors explain the theoretical basis of Marma Therapy, and then provide a detailed, fully illustrated guide to its use. For each Marma point, the authors provide information about its significance, the Ayurvedic element it relates to, the most appropriate oils to use, and what it can be used to treat. Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs illustrate the techniques, and advice is also included for self-treatment. The authors explain how to strengthen the Marmas through yoga and use mudras to support and complement Marma treatment. Finally, they describe how to treat common physical and emotional conditions, from headache and back pain, to exam nerves and insomnia.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage written by Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five thousand years old, Ayurvedic massage has been shown to still the mind and body by lowering metabolic rates and inspiring feelings of peace and calm. Often administered as a part of a three-, five-, or seven-day program, these treatments are an integral part of deep cleansing, rejuvenation, and life-extension Ayurvedic programs called panchakarma or kya kalpa. This book by a noted practitioner features more than 15 of these treatments, each described in step-by-step detail and some synchronized with two therapists for up to two hours in length. It provides the reader with all the tools necessary to begin Ayurvedic treatments as a part of a spa menu or massage therapy program.
Download or read book Ayurvedic Massage Therapy written by Subhash Ranade and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The readers of this text will gain a background in ayurvedic theory, as well as applied therapy. Ayurvedic massage can be seen as a therapeutic tool in its own right as well as a predecessor to panchakarma treatment. For the first time the important concept of marma massage has been explained and described. This technique is extremely valuable and is becoming quite popular among practitioners of ayurveda both in India and abroad.
Download or read book Ayurveda and Marma Therapy written by David Frawley and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book on marma therapy published in the West. It clearly describes the 107 main marma points in location, properties and usage. It explains in detail how to treat them with many methods including massage, aromas, herbs and yoga practices. Ayurveda and Marma Therapy is an essential reference guide for all students of Yoga, Ayurveda, massage or natural healing.
Download or read book Ayurvedic Massage written by Harish Johari and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1996-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body in repairing and renewing themselves. Johari explains which oils work best for particular body types and shows how to stimulate self-healing. He also offers a complete guide to the traditional 40-day beauty treatment practiced in India, giving a wide variety of recipes for fragrant massage oils, body creams, and clay baths. 115 illustrations.
Download or read book Ayurvedic Massage for Health and Healing written by Es. Vi Gōvindan and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Secrets of Ayurvedic Massage written by Atreya and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of Ayurvedic Massage is a practical manual for the Western massage therapist. However, it goes beyond an ordinary manual because it deeply penetrates the Ayurvedic understanding of the life force, Prana. Ayurveda is a system that treats individuals, and in accordance with these principles, this book explains how each type of person should be given an Ayurvedic massage.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies written by Vasant Lad, M.A.Sc. and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. Dr. Vasant Lad, a leading authority in this field, has created an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your dosha. Dr. Lad first explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr. Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate "state of balance" and well-being. Dr. Lad explains why certain imbalances often result in illness and shows you how to restore your body to natural order. You'll learn which traditional Ayurvedic remedies--herbal teas and formulas, essential oils, meditation, yoga--offer relief from a variety of conditions, such as cold and flu symptoms, headaches, toothaches, sore throats, high cholesterol, vision problems, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Lad also shows you how to use diet and specific Ayurvedic techniques to prevent future illness and to promote body consciousness and healthy living. The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies enables us all to experience the benefits of Ayurveda's healing properties that have been refined over thousands of years. All of the herbs, foods, and oils Dr. Lad recommends can be found in local health food stores or through mail-order catalogs. Complete with an extensive glossary and resource list, this is the definitive guide to natural, safe, and effective remedies, everyday keys to a lifetime of vitality and well-being.
Download or read book Press Here Ayurvedic Head Massage for Beginners written by Hilary Arrieta and published by Press Here!. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Press Here! Ayurvedic Head Massage for Beginners is a simple-to-follow guide to achieving authentic beauty, rejuvenation, and stress relief through an Ayurvedic Eastern massage technique anyone can do.
Download or read book Massage Therapy in Ayurveda written by Bhagwan Dash and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though massage is described as a preparatory measure to be administered prior to Panchakarma or the "five specialized therapies" of classical Ayurveda, its utility as an independent and distinct therapuetic measure is well recognized due to its rejuvenating effect on the body and the mind. If an individual desires good health, massage should be incorporated into their everyday routine. In addition, it is invaluable in curing several obstinate and otherwise incurable diseases.
Download or read book Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine written by Harish Johari and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author, artist, and scholar of Tantra and Ayurveda, Johari was also an inspired cook who shared his culinary wisdom in this treasury of vegetarian cooking based upon ancient Ayurvedic principles of healing.
Download or read book Ayurvedic Healing written by David Frawley and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurvedic Healing presents the Ayurvedic treatment of common diseases, covering over eighty different ailments from the common cold to cancer. It provides a full range of treatment methods including diet, herbs, oils, gems, mantra and meditation. The book also shows the appropriate life-style practices and daily health considerations for your unique mind-body type both as an aid to disease treatment and for disease prevention. The present edition is an expanded version of the original 1989 edition, covering additional diseases and adding new treatments.
Download or read book Ayurvedic Massage for Beginners written by Dr Sawyer Diego and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Ayurvedic Massage? Discover the ancient healing art of Ayurvedic Massage: What makes it so effective? Ever wondered how to apply Ayurvedic principles to enhance your health and well-being? Want to learn practical techniques that can promote relaxation and rejuvenation? Curious about the therapeutic benefits of Ayurvedic oils and herbal formulations? In Ayurvedic Massage for Beginners, delve into the profound wisdom of Ayurveda and learn how to integrate its principles into your daily life. This comprehensive guidebook is your gateway to understanding the holistic approach of Ayurvedic massage therapy. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned practitioner, this book offers step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and insightful guidance to help you master the art of Ayurvedic massage. Detailed Book Highlights: Introduction to Ayurveda: Explore the foundational principles and history of Ayurveda. Understanding Doshas: Learn about Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas and their influence. Benefits of Ayurvedic Massage: Discover how it promotes circulation, detoxification, and relaxation. Essential Oils and Herbal Formulations: Explore the therapeutic benefits of oils and herbs in Ayurvedic massage. Techniques and Methods: Detailed instructions on Abhyanga and other massage techniques. Practical Guidance: Tips on choosing the right oils, preparing the massage space, and enhancing your practice. Self-Massage: Techniques for self-care and daily routines to balance your doshas. Ayurvedic Lifestyle: Incorporate Ayurvedic principles into diet, exercise, and daily rituals for overall well-being. Enhance your vitality, reduce stress, and achieve balance with Ayurvedic Massage for Beginners. Embrace ancient wisdom and transform your health journey today!
Download or read book The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs written by Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurvedic herbs have reached the mainstream of health care - now two experts teach you about the earth's oldest healing system.
