Thai Massage: Sacred Body Work

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Penguin, 5 jan 2004 - 288 pagina's
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.
 

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PART I
1
THE HISTORICAL ROOTS
19
EMOTIONS AND THE BODY
50
BODY MECHANICS USED IN THAI MASSAGE
55
Pichest Boonthumme Thailands Master Masseur
249
Brief Biographies
263
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Thai Massage: Sacred Body Work
Ananda Apfelbaum
Gedeeltelijke weergave - 2004

Veelvoorkomende woorden en zinsdelen

abdomen acupuncture ankle armpit Ayurveda Buddhism buttock calf chest Chiangmai DALAI LAMA elbow erector spinae facing the recipient's feet flow of energy forearm half-lunge position healing heel Hold the recipient's India Inner Leg Line ischial tuberosity Ittha Knee Press Kneel left foot left hand left knee left side leg back lower back lower leg mobilizes the hip mobilizes the shoulder neck onkkulee Optional Outer Leg Line outer side Palm Press Walk pectoralis major muscle Pingala Place your hands Place your left Place your right pressure Pull the Arm pull the leg quadriceps muscles recipient recipient's arm recipient's body recipient's hands recipient's left leg recipient's legs recipient's right Repeat right foot right hand right knee right leg shiatsu shoulder blade Silk Road stimulates the flow Stop the Blood Straight Leg supine position technique mobilizes technique relaxes technique stimulates Thai massage Thailand thigh Thumb Press Walk toes Wat Pho wrist yoga

Over de auteur (2004)

Ananda Apfelbaum, featured in TIME magazine's August 2004 issue, is the author of Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork published by Penguin and Putnam. She also produced the instructional accompanying DVD, Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork. She has been performing bodywork for the past 16 years. Ananda presented Thai massage workshops at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, NY from 1991 to 2003 and was on staff at Omega's Wellness Center throughout that time. She has also taught Thai Massage elsewhere in the US and internationally. 

Ananda is a graduate of the Swedish Institute in NYC. She furthered her studies in Japan, China, and Thailand. After getting introduced to Thai Massage, Ananda decided to specialize in it as Thai massage spoke to her dance and movement background. She trained with several Thai Massage masters in Chiangmai, northern Thailand, especially with Ahjarn Pichest Boonthumme. She is certified from the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiangmai. 

In addition to her Thai massage work, Ananda is a writer, documentary photographer, dancer and founder/director of the Tibetan Relief Project.

Bibliografische gegevens

TitelThai Massage: Sacred Body Work
Avery health guides
AuteurAnanda Apfelbaum
UitgeverPenguin, 2004
ISBN1583331689, 9781583331682
Lengte288 pagina's
  
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