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 153 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 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 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 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 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 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 Foot Massage written by Renee Tanner and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superb volume offers a comprehensive range of ways to keep your feet in tip-top condition. Many books have been written on reflexology, and countless massage books contain small sections on foot massage. However, this book brings together not just reflexology and a wealth of foot massage techniques, but also aromatherapy, acupressure and simple home remedies. There is something here for everyone - no matter how much time you have - and you can discover how to treat others as well as yourself.
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 Thai Foot Reflexology for Health written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 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 450 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.
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 372 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 Foot Reflexology written by Jurgen Jora and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1991-09-15 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The healing and rejuvenating art of foot reflexology works on the principle that every part of the body in connected to the soles of the feet by nerve pathways and subtle energy channels. By massaging the foot, you can stimulate these connections, bringing soothing relief to the corresponding body part, whether the sinuses, back and neck, lungs, stomach, shoulder, hip, or other area of stiffness or pain. Conversely, massaging points on your hand is an effective way to treat foot injuries. A centuries-old form of medicine that has become one of today's most accepted healing arts, foot reflexology can help alleviate a broad range of acute and chronic health problems, including asthma, hypertension, headaches, and kidney trouble, as well as help ensure general well-being and relaxation. Simple, effective, and completely safe, reflexology massages are a wholly beneficial alternative to traditional medical methods, and a valuable skill to complement conventional treatments. this easy-to-use guide enables you to perform healing foot massage in your own home-on yourself or with the help of a friend. Forty-six unique, full-color diagrams show exactly where to find the foot's various reflex zones that contain important pain centers, and the clearly written text explains exactly how to perform massages that deliver immediate, satisfying relief.
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 328 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 Zone Therapy or Relieving Pain at a Home written by WM. H. Fitzgerald & Edwin F. Bowers and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reflexology Today written by Doreen E. Bayly and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1984-05 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stimulating the body's healing forces through massage of the reflex areas of the feet helps to increase blood circulation and relax tension in the nervous system, and can do much to retard the ageing process. Ailments that respond to reflexology, include glaucoma, migraine, liver disease, cataracts, asthma, neuritis, shingles (herpes zoster), arthritis, and sinus trouble.
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 289 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.
