| Encyclopedia of Thai Massage: A Complete Guide to Traditional Thai Massage Therapy and Acupressure Edition, Revise Edition Contributor(s): Salguero, C. Pierce (Author), Roylance, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844095630 ISBN-13: 9781844095636 Publisher: Findhorn Press OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Massage & Reflexology - Health & Fitness | Acupressure & Acupuncture (see Also Medical - Acupuncture) - Health & Fitness | Alternative Therapies |
| Dewey: 615.822 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.4" W x 9.9" (1.85 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Salguero, C. Pierce: - C. Pierce Salguero, PhD, is the founder of Tao Mountain, a nonprofit association of Thai massage and herbal medicine instructors who support academic research and clinical trials to build bridges between Thai and modern Western medicine. He is the author of Encyclopedia of Thai Massage, The Spiritual Healing of Traditional Thailand, and Thai Massage Workbook. He lives in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.Roylance, David: - David Roylance is an instructor of Thai massage and Thai healing arts, as well as the executive director of the Thai Institute of Healing Arts. He lives in Arlington, Virginia. |