Download or read book Thai Foot Hand Massage written by Elefteria Mantzorou and published by Elefteria Mantzorou. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thai Foot Massage is an ancient art, and part of traditional Thai Medicine. In Thailand, it is the most widely applied treatment. This book is indispensable for all massage teachers, as it contains information and tips from a well experienced massage instructor with 10+ years of experience. Also, it will be valuable for those who wish to start learning simple massage techniques in order to apply them to family members and friends. In this book, you will find: • Detailed descriptions on traditional Thai Foot Massage techniques. • Instructions on massage techniques on the dorsal and palmar surfaces of the foot • Work with massage wooden tools and towels • Thai Hand Massage instructions • A small section on self-massage.
Download or read book The Art of Thai Foot Massage written by Simon Piers Gall and published by Findhorn Press. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both professional practitioners and casual massage enthusiasts will learn to raise their practice to an art with this step-by-step guide to foot massage as traditionally taught in Thailand. The practical sections of the book clearly cover the different parts of the massage process, and color photos and graphics provide clear explanations to help learners utilize the techniques with confidence. The book also covers the history and theory behind Thai foot massage, including discussions about the reflex points on the feet and the concept of Sen (energy) lines that flow throughout the body, to help explain how this ancient healing art works. Though Thai foot massage is not a curative in itself, the featured techniques can promote general health and well-being.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Thai Foot Massage written by Elefteria Mantzorou and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What you will find in this book:- Information about the most common foot and ankle pathologies (cuboid syndrome, plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome etc.), with instructions concerning the application of Thai Foot Massage. - Massage techniques for the sole and the dorsal surface of the foot, for the ankle and the lower leg. - How to apply massage techniques with wooden reflexology tools, in order to work deeper and more efficiently with less effort. - A Thai “reflexology” foot chart (not a typical, specific reflexology chart), which depicts the Thai acupressure points on the foot. - Work with wooden massage tools, and learn towel massage: two unique features of Thai Foot Massage, which will set you apart as a therapist. - A section on self-foot massage, so that you can apply these wonderful techniques on yourself. Really useful for people with chronic foot and / or leg pain, and athletes. After studying this book, you will be able to offer a 60 minutes foot massage, or choose a set of appropriate techniques that can be incorporated in your treatments. Elefteria is a renowned author and massage instructor, with +15 years of teaching experience. She studied Thai Massage and Thai Foot Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand"--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Advanced Thai Yoga Massage written by Kam Thye Chow and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-09-21 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expand your Thai yoga massage practice with advanced postures and energy work to treat stress, back pain, headaches, and several other common conditions • Includes step-by-step photographs for more than 50 advanced Thai yoga massage postures • Illustrates in full color the locations of the sen lines and explains their specific therapeutic qualities and connections to ayurveda and the 5 kosha bodies • Details successful treatment plans for 8 common ailments with custom 60-minute Thai yoga massage posture flows as well as ayurvedic and yoga recommendations for continued healing and prevention at home In the unique healing system of Thai yoga massage--based on yoga, ayurveda, and the martial arts--the practitioner uses his or her own hands, feet, arms, and legs to gently guide the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body’s energy pathways and pressure points, known in the Thai tradition as sen lines and in ayurveda as marma points. Providing a way to expand one’s Thai yoga massage practice, this book includes step-by-step photos and guidelines for more than 50 advanced Thai yoga postures as well as successful treatment plans for 8 common ailments: stress, back pain, stiff neck and shoulders, arm and hand exhaustion, headaches, constipation, fibromyalgia, and anxiety/depression. Each treatment plan offers a customized one-hour Thai yoga massage posture flow specific to that ailment along with ayurvedic and yoga recommendations for continued healing and prevention after the massage session. This comprehensive guide also illustrates the exact location of the sen lines and marma points, detailing their therapeutic indications and connections to ayurveda and the five kosha bodies, as well as explaining how to incorporate them into sessions for deeper healing.
Download or read book Thai Foot Reflexology written by Ariela Grodner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the complete two hour sequence preserved from its ancient tradition and cultivated to be used today. The feet are how we connect to the earth. By massaging them, we effect the whole body.We better our health by increasing circulation and promoting healthy organ function. This book covers A Dry massage, oil massage and stick massage sequence. It is a fun and effective easy to learn sequence.
Download or read book Thai Foot Reflexology Massage written by George Jung and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book contains the complete procedure of a Thai foot reflexology massage session. The massage techniques in this book have been explained in detail using text, photographs and drawings. By using the instructions provided by this book as a guide, a beginner will be able to perform a Thai reflexology foot massage correctly and with confidence. This massage session consists of 65 steps which are to be performed on both feet. A brief history of Thai foot reflexology massage and the influence of this technique on the human body are described in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 focuses on foot massage, while Chapter 3 is oriented towards the reflexology part of the session. Chapter 4 features additional steps in leg massage, from the foot to the knee.The book can also be helpful for experienced masseurs as a methodical review of the details of so called "ancient style" massage techniques.
Download or read book The Art of Thai Massage written by Bob Haddad and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • 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.
Download or read book The Art of Thai Massage written by Loft Thai Spa and published by Loft Thai Spa. This book was released on 2023-05-17 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to "The Art of Thai Massage", a journey into one of the world's most revered traditional healing practices, penned by the expert therapists at Loft Thai Spa, an award-winning wellness center based in the heart of Thailand. For centuries, Thai massage has been a cornerstone of wellness, a holistic practice that intertwines physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Rooted in ancient philosophy, it is more than a form of bodywork - it's a path to deeper self-understanding and harmony. In this book, we aim to unveil the rich tapestry of Thai massage, from its historical origins to the intricate techniques that define its practice today. We invite you to immerse yourself in its philosophy and principles, discover the potential benefits to your health, and learn how to incorporate this timeless art into your daily life.
Download or read book Thai Massage E Book written by Richard Gold and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-10-12 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical and highly illustrated introduction to the principles and techniques of Thai massage discusses the theories of Thai medicine and its Chinese and Ayurvedic influences. It offers clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for all Thai massage techniques accompanied by full color photographs and drawings, with arrows to indicate direction of movement. Basic explanations describe how massage therapists can use elements of these techniques and apply them immediately in their own practice. Gives clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for each technique. Techniques can be used alone, in conjunction with other forms of massage, or to facilitate Yoga and other meditation practices. Clinically valuable and practical explanations of how to use elements of the procedures make it easy for therapists to enrich their practice with these techniques -- whether applying all of the methods, or starting with stretches alone. Features an icon throughout the text that calls attention to precautions therapists must be aware of for safe and effective sessions. Includes a 45-minute DVD presenting video of techniques and routines in real time, to demonstrate proper pacing. Photographs, drawings, and illustrations of techniques are now in full color, for greater clarity of concepts. More historical background provides a deeper understanding of this ancient medical art. An accompanying DVD offers a 45-minute video of a Thai massage session in real time - demonstrating procedures with proper pacing. The visual approach along with its step-by-step narration helps viewers understand how the concepts discussed in the book translate to actual practice. The book also includes DVD icons that indicate which techniques are demonstrated on the DVD. Increased coverage of body mechanics helps readers understand the difference between correct and incorrect technique. Legends below the photographs provide specific information on the muscles being pressed or stretched with each technique to help therapists understand how this art of Asian healing corresponds to Western anatomy. A new Muscle Atlas appendix helps to further identify muscles mentioned in these legends. A new chapter, Correlations to Yoga, outlines the correlations between specific Thai massage procedures and yoga postures to help therapists incorporate Yoga into their practices. A new chapter, Suggested Sequences, provides guidelines for 60-, 90-, and 120-minute sessions - taking the guesswork out of planning Thai massage sessions.
Download or read book Thai Massage written by Ananda Apfelbaum and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-01-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit. Interest in Thai massage has been growing rapidly. This is no surprise given its unique multifaceted approach to the body. Thai massage combines acupressure, stretching, reflexology, assisted yoga postures, herbal compresses, prayer and meditation. It benefits everyone. Sometimes called the "lazy person's yoga", Thai massage stretches and relaxes the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body. Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions which enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy with a partner at home or with a client. The book explains the historical and philosophical background of Thai massage as well as its religious origins. Throughout the book, Ananda always reminds us of the deeper meaning of this sacred modality—compassion in action. A must for all those interested in the healing arts.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Traditional Thai Massage written by and published by Elefteria Mantzorou. This book was released on 2016-05-07 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Traditional Thai Massage contains valuable information about this ancient, sacred form of bodywork. - Historical background - Sip Sen: the Thai meridians - Instructions for techniques in 4 positions (supine, side, prone and seated). - Luk Pra Kob: Thai herbal packs. Preparation and application - A short section on Tok Sen - See full table of contents below. This book is indispensable for the serious massage therapist, as well as for anyone who studies any form of bodywork. It will be also useful for those who simply wish to learn some massage techniques in order to apply them to family members and friends. 261 pages, with many photos and illustrations! table of contents about the author 4 the theory introduction & history 5 methodology of Thai massage 7 principles of Thai Royal Medicine 8 the mantra of Jivaka 10 contraindications & precautions 11 space & hygiene 11 sip sen: the Thai meridians 13 the techniques Jap Sen: working on the energy lines 25 how To Stop The Blood Flow 32 the feet 35 what lies underneath 48 leg techniques 52 single leg techniques 54 two legs techniques 78 what lies underneath 95 trunk - abdomen & thorax 99 what lies underneath 111 arms & hands 114 what lies underneath 134 side position 137 prone position 173 what lies underneath 206 Thai massage and lumbar disc degeneration 210 seated position 212 what lies underneath 228 face & scalp 230 what lies underneath 243 tok sen 246 luk pra kob 250 epilogue blending it all together 258
Download or read book Thai Massage Thai Healing Arts written by Bob Haddad and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating anthology presents a much wider scope than other books on Thai massage, and uncovers a wealth of previously unavailable information on the historical, spiritual, and cultural connections to this powerful healing art. Topics include ways to refine and maintain a healthy practice, breathwork and body mechanics, self-protection techniques, reading body language, acupressure concepts, and Thai herbal compress therapy. The spiritual and cultural section offers modern translations of ancient texts, Indian and Buddhist influences, magic amulets and sacred tattoos, and accessory modalities such as reusi dat ton (stretching) and tok sen (hammering therapy). Rounding out this thorough text, the final section features essays about actual practice with clients, written by therapists and teachers from around the world. The extensive experience and information provided in this reference book is invaluable to students or practitioners who wish to deepen their personal and professional understanding of traditional Thai healing arts.
Download or read book Thai Massage written by Maria Mercati and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thai massage is a flowing sequence of stretches interspersed with pressure, using palms, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet. The exercises in this manual are presented in step-by-step instructions, integrated with colour photographs and superimposed directional arrows to demonstrate each one. The models are all trained therapists or students of Thai massage. The healing aspect of each technique is emphasised in the text as well as the mechanics themselves. The complete safety of performing all techniques is also a priority and contraindications are boldly stated where applicable. The book also advises on devising your own massage programmes to suit specific healing needs or adaptations to time constraints.
Download or read book Thai Yoga Massage written by Kam Thye Chow and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-02-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authentic guide to Thai yoga massage, a unique therapy that combines stretching, breath work, assisted yoga postures, and pressure point therapy. • Includes more than 80 illustrations, 30 charts, and a complete series of postures for a two-hour full-body massage. • Author Kam Thye Chow has taught massage in Thailand and throughout Europe and North America. Until recently Thai yoga massage was virtually unknown in the West. It has its roots in both the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda and Thai Buddhism. In this unique practice, the therapist gives a full-body massage that combines palming and thumbing along the Thai energy lines and pressure points with gentle stretching, movement, and breath work reminiscent of tai chi. Using his or her own hands, feet, arms, and legs, the practitioner gently guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures, creating a harmonious and therapeutic “dance” that leads to greater physical awareness, grace, and spiritual energy. In this comprehensive guide for practitioners, Kam Thye Chow leads readers through every aspect of this dance--from its history and philosophy to a detailed presentation of a complete Thai yoga massage session. This important reference includes more than 80 illustrated postures, 30 charts and drawings, and a complete series of postures for a two-hour full-body massage that focuses attention on both the upper and lower body, which receive equal stress in the Western lifestyle. Information on contraindications, anatomy, and physiology integrates Western medical knowledge and theory with this ancient tradition. Massage therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other medical professionals will find Thai Yoga Massage an important and innovative complement to their practice.
Download or read book The Art of Traditional Thai Massage written by Asokananda and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thai Foot Reflexology written by Ariela Grodner and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Thai Massage written by C. Pierce Salguero and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion, and yogic practices, as well as a modern understanding of anatomy and physiology, this guidebook bridges the gap between theory and practice while presenting bodywork as it is understood in Thailand—as a therapeutic medical science. Presenting detailed analysis of each step in a Thai massage routine, the history, spiritual traditions, and ethical codes are offered in an engaging, informal style. Numerous photographs and diagrams illustrate the variety of techniques used, and examples of routines for treating specific disorders are discussed. Updated with new layout, photos, and expanded text, this exhaustive handbook is complete with a section on the main energy meridians and diagrams of acupressure points, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this popular healing modality.
