Download or read book The Joy of Giving Massage written by Shai Plonski and published by TCK Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A master of Thai Massage shares his simple yet effective techniques in a guide that proves giving a great massage can feel just as good as receiving one. Shai Plonski has helped thousands of people around the world rediscover the lost art of healing through touch. In The Joy of Giving Massage, he reveals that you don’t need special equipment or training to give a great massage. It is a meditative experience that comes from the heart—one that can be as healing for the practitioner as it is for the recipient. In this practical guide, Shai offers step-by-step instructions for a variety of massage techniques and demonstrates how to give massages in any position or location. He explains the many benefits of each movement and how to ensure the safety and comfort of your loved ones when giving them a massage. The Joy of Giving Massage also includes downloadable PDF checklists of customized massage routines just for you.
Download or read book Connecting Through Touch written by Peggy Horan and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2008-02-14 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting with a simple setting that can easily be accomplished with few special preparations, readers will learn, step-by-step, how to make a deep and meaningful connect with their partner's body. Using a combination of strokes from the most time-honored massage traditions, they will learn to be mindful of where their partner holds stress and tension. As the massage continues, readers will enter into a profound nonverbal dialogue with their partner, learning much from the simple act of contact with another body. All of the techniques are illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Elegant and refined, this book is a perfect gift for a special someone or a friend in love.
Download or read book Press Here Massage for Beginners written by Rachel Beider and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relieve pain, alleviate tension, increase relaxation, and recover and prepare for physical activities. Fun, modern illustrations and intuitive organization combined with the expertise of licensed massage therapist Rachel Beider allow you to quickly implement this powerful wellness tool. Massage therapy is a great way to connect and engage with your loved ones, applying healing techniques to reduce pain and tension while increasing relaxation and enjoyment. With this guide, learn how to give a deeply enjoyable therapeutic massage to family members, friends, or oneself. Beautifully illustrated and designed and with easy-to-follow instructions, Massage for Beginners is the perfect guide for learning the fundamentals of giving a really great massage. The Press Here! series offers contemporary takes on traditional hands-on healing practices for a new generation of practitioners. These introductory guides feature easy-to-access organization, clear instructions, and beautiful illustrations of each technique. Other Press Here! topics include reiki, reflexology, and acupressure.
Download or read book The Art of Indian Head Massage written by Mary Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Art of Indian Head Massage is the perfect introduction to Indian head massage at home. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions accompanied by specially commissioned photographs will quickly teach you a variety of simple yet effective massage moves and routines for self-massage or to share with friends and family--from children to the elderly."--Page 4 of cover.
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 The Joy of Sensual Massage written by Roger W. Hicks and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Compassionate Touch written by Shai Plonski and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How To Give A Massage That Feels At Least As Good For You As It Does For Your Partner Massaging the way of compassionate touch is preventative medicine that helps you to let go of stress and tension, replacing it with vitality. It helps you to feel younger while you help those you care about. It helps you to deepen your relationships from a place of non-judgement, simply touching with an attitude of I'm here and I want to lend a caring hand. By treating your partner as your primary teacher, you will learn to communicate better and this can have a dramatic impact on your relationships. This method teaches you to let go of baggage and patterns and instead see your partner as the wonderful person that they are. Doing something that feels this good for you and for them creates a spiritual awakening. It takes the benefits of a yoga, meditation, getting into nature, healthy eating, and/or a martial arts practice to a whole new level. That's because we need each other to find peace within. Giving massage as compassionate touch is a way to do just that for instant results that will also last a lifetime. This kind of folk medicine has been practiced for thousands of years and now you can be part of this global community! You too can give a professional quality massage at home, to your loved ones, on a bed, on a mat, wherever you're most comfortable! Giving an incredible massage is easier than you think. In Compassionate Touch: Giving Massage for Optimal Health, Thriving Relationships & Spiritual Awakening, you will learn how to: Give a 30-minute massage built on compassionate touch You don't need expensive equipment, just a bed or a carpet, a partner and the guidance provided in the book Whether you're a complete beginner or not, this book will give you everything you need to know how to give a massage that will bring your partner to heaven. And it will show you the way to do it that feels at least as good for you to give. That's because you don't rely on your hands or thumbs to give a massage. This is a meditative experience that comes from the inside-out, from your heart. As such, you can only give a massage that feels great to you at the same time that you're sharing it with your loved ones. You will be coached by a teacher who has taught more than 3300 students over the past 15 years on three continents. Shai is a teacher who has also overcome injuries from massage and used all the knowledge gained from personal and professional experience to craft a system that honors your body and teaches you how to protect and know yourself. Shai teaches you in simple language, that is structured and leaves no stone unturned. In fact this is one of if not the most in-depth book there is on how to give the massage because his goal is to teach you as if you were going to teach this massage. That means there is: - An extensive description of how to prepare for the massage - Laying the foundation with the Four Pillars of Meditation, Body Mechanics, Body Movement and Quality Touch that teach you how to know your body and your partner before you put a hand on them - Detailed explanations of every move include how to transition into it, how to do it, the benefits, safety considerations and helpful tips for you whether you're massaging on a bed or a mat, and safety considerations for your partner More Than a How-to Book This is a why-to book. Usually when people think of giving massage, they think of it as a chore and all about the person on the receiving end. That's true even among long-time yogis, meditators, and health conscious people who are into living a high-quality life full of purpose. Shai says that there is no point in giving massage if it does not feel great for you. He goes on to explain in a deeply personal way why it is so beneficial in ways that will surprise you. He'll also share why touch is a lost art towards knowing peace, support, love and joy.
Download or read book Raising Happiness written by Christine Carter, Ph.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do we wish most for our children? Next to being healthy, we want them to be happy, of course! Fortunately, a wide array of scientific studies show that happiness is a learned behavior, a muscle we can help our children build and maintain. Drawing on what psychology, sociology, and neuroscience have proven about confidence, gratefulness, and optimism, and using her own chaotic and often hilarious real-world adventures as a mom to demonstrate do’s and don’ts in action, Christine Carter, Ph.D, executive director of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, boils the process down to 10 simple happiness-inducing steps. With great wit, wisdom, and compassion, Carter covers the day-to-day pressure points of parenting—how best to discipline, get kids to school and activities on time, and get dinner on the table—as well as the more elusive issues of helping children build healthy friendships and develop emotional intelligence. In these 10 key steps, she helps you interact confidently and consistently with your kids to foster the skills, habits, and mindsets that will set the stage for positive emotions now and into their adolescence and beyond. Inside you will discover • the best way avoid raising a brat—changing bad habits into good ones • tips on how to change your kids’ attitude into gratitude • the trap of trying to be perfect—and how to stay clear of its pitfalls • the right way to praise kids—and why too much of the wrong kind can be just as bad as not enough • the spirit of kindness—how to raise kind, compassionate, and loving children • strategies for inspiring kids to do boring (but necessary) tasks—and become more self-motivated in the process Complete with a series of “try this” tips, secrets, and strategies, Raising Happiness is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you instill joy in your kids—and, in the process, become more joyful yourself.
Download or read book The Relationship Training Manual for Men Women s Edition written by Ph D David Unger and published by Wordclay. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know relationships can drive us crazy. Our partners routinely annoy us, disappoint us and refuse us. They upset us, hurt us, embarrass us and occasionally make us wonder whether we wouldnt be better off without them. Yet, despite all that, most people still want to be in a relationship. Thats because relationships can also be a source of joy, inspiration, companionship, stability and semi-regular and perhaps even spectacular sex. This book helps pave the way. Praise for the Relationship Training Manual For Men Every woman I know who has read The Relationship Training Manual has immediately given copies to her friends and gratefully given one to her man. Every man I know has hidden the book from the women he knows while secretly upgrading himself. I am not sure who gets the most out of it, but everyone
Download or read book The Massage Therapist s Guidebook written by Diane Matkowski and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Massage Therapist’s Guidebook is approved by NCBTMB as a home study course toward continuing education credits (CEU’s) for massage therapists. Diane Matkowski shares invaluable insights into the business world of massage. As a leader in the field she gives an authentic and realistic view about how she has thrived as a massage therapist. Drawing on her decades of experience she explains how to: · understand massage as a business · provide excellent client care · continue growing in all aspects of your work · increase self-care awareness as a massage therapist · balance emotional, physical, and financial energy · be more conscious of the human body on many levels · deepen your appreciation for your work and lifestyle By recognizing the value that touch brings, you’ll be able to enjoy your work more and become a better (and more successful) massage therapist. Help your community and make a quantum leap in the booming business of massage with The Massage Therapist’s Guidebook.
Download or read book The Art of Sensual Massage written by Gordon Inkeles and published by Arcata Arts. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a warm, quiet place and a bottle of oil--and this incredible book--you can spread pleasure over every inch of your partner's body. For more than a million readers The Art of Sensual Massage is more than a book, it's an unforgettable sensual experience. Techniques are beautifully illustrated with hundreds of gorgeous black and white photos.. Rare color photos, taken during the book's original photo sessions have been added to this edition. Instructions are easy-to-learn. Ten minutes after you open this book you will be doing a sensual massage. This updated edition has the best paper and photo reproduction plus many text updates. From the book: In a world full of expensive gadgets futilely designed to increase enjoyment of life it is enormously satisfying to realize that you can give so much pleasure just using your hands.
Download or read book The Joy of Small Things written by Hannah Jane Parkinson and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is a not-so-small joy in itself.' NIGELLA LAWSON 'Parkinson has the gift of making you look with new eyes at everyday things. The perfect daily diversion.' JOJO MOYES 'Always funny and frank and full of insight, I absolutely love Parkinson's writing.' DAVID NICHOLLS 'I loved this book . . . Parkinson's writing transports you to unexpected places of joy and comfort . . . these pages contain happiness.' MARINA HYDE 'The twenty-first century feels a lot more bearable in Parkinson's company.' CHARLOTTE MENDELSON Drawn from the successful Guardian column, these everyday exultations and inspirations will get you through dismal days. Hannah Jane Parkinson is a specialist in savouring the small pleasures of life. She revels in her fluffy dressing gown ('like bathing in marshmallow'), finds calm in solo cinema trips, is charmed by the personalities of fonts ('you'll never see Comic Sans on a funeral notice'), celebrates pockets and gleefully abandons a book she isn't enjoying. Parkinson's everyday exaltations - selected from her immensely successful Guardian column - will utterly delight. FEATURES BRAND NEW MATERIAL 'A compendium of delights.' OBSERVER 'Delightful . . . a love letter to those little moments of bliss that get us through the daily grind.' RED
Download or read book Foundations of Massage written by Lisa Casanelia and published by Elsevier Australia. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you can't afford nine-dollar tomatoes? That was the question award-winning journalist Tracie McMillan couldn't escape as she watched the debate about America's meals unfold, one that urges us to pay food's true cost--which is to say, pay more. So in 2009 McMillan embarked on a groundbreaking undercover journey to see what it takes to eat well in America. For nearly a year, she worked, ate, and lived alongside the working poor to examine how Americans eat when price matters. From the fields of California, a Walmart produce aisle outside of Detroit, and the kitchen of a New York City Applebee's, McMillan takes us into the heart of America's meals. With startling intimacy she portrays the lives and food of Mexican garlic crews, Midwestern produce managers, and Caribbean line cooks, while also chronicling her own attempts to live and eat on meager wages. Along the way, she asked the questions still facing America a decade after the declaration of an obesity epidemic: Why do we eat the way we do? And how can we change it? To find out, McMillan goes beyond the food on her plate to examine the national priorities that put it there. With her absorbing blend of riveting narrative and formidable investigative reporting, McMillan takes us from dusty fields to clanging restaurant kitchens, linking her work to the quality of our meals--and always placing her observations in the context of America's approach not just to farms and kitchens but to wages and work. The surprising answers that McMillan found on her journey have profound implications for our food and agriculture, and also for how we see ourselves as a nation. Through stunning reportage, Tracie McMillan makes the simple case that--city or country, rich or poor--everyone wants good food. Fearlessly reported and beautifully written, The American Way of Eating goes beyond statistics and culture wars to deliver a book that is fiercely intelligent and compulsively readable. Talking about dinner will never be the same again.
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 Love written by Cathy Asunma and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love focus on PTSD and daily strategies and techniques for success. It offers insight and enlightens people with PTSD. It is a book of hope and inspiration. !
Download or read book Body Work written by Kayse Gehret and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vital, accessible career guide for new, aspiring or seasoned professional massage therapists and a valuable companion to any massage school education program.
Download or read book Hospital Progress written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
