Encyclopedia of Thai Massage: A Complete Guide to Traditional Thai Massage Therapy and Acupressure

Author:   C. Pierce Salguero ,  David Roylance ,  Pierce Dr Salguero
Publisher:   Findhorn Press Ltd
Edition:   2nd Edition, Revised, Updated
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9781844095636


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   01 February 2011
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   C. Pierce Salguero ,  David Roylance ,  Pierce Dr Salguero
Publisher:   Findhorn Press Ltd
Imprint:   Findhorn Press Ltd
Edition:   2nd Edition, Revised, Updated
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.860kg
ISBN:  

9781844095636


ISBN 10:   1844095630
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   01 February 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Tradition 2. Before and After the Massage 3. The Fundamentals of Thai Massage 4. The Classic Thai Massage Routine 5. Variations and Advanced Steps 6. Sen: The Thai Energy Lines 7. Thai Acupressure Therapy 8. Therapeutic Thai Massage 9. Thai Herbs and Massage Appendix Index

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I am happy that this system of Traditional Thai Massage developed by my father is in the hands of the new generation, and is being carried forward in the West. -Ajahn Dr. Wasan Chaichakan Traditional Thai Medicine Doctor Director, Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj ( Old Medicine Hospital ) Bridging the gap between the theory and practice of Thai massage, The Encyclopaedia of Thai Massage explores the history, spiritual traditional and ethical codes of Thai medicine, alongside a detailed analysis of Thai massage therapy. The book uses full colour photographs and diagrams to illustrate the variety of techniques, as well as examples of routines for treating specific disorders. This second edition is updated with a new layout, photos and expanded text, providing an exhaustive handbook, complete with a section on the main energy meridians and acupressure points, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this modality. - International Therapist


I am happy that this system of Traditional Thai Massage developed by my father is in the hands of the new generation, and is being carried forward in the West. -- Ajahn Dr. Wasan Chaichakan Traditional Thai Medicine Doctor Director, Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj ( Old Medicine Hospital ) Bridging the gap between the theory and practice of Thai massage, The Encyclopaedia of Thai Massage explores the history, spiritual traditional and ethical codes of Thai medicine, alongside a detailed analysis of Thai massage therapy. The book uses full colour photographs and diagrams to illustrate the variety of techniques, as well as examples of routines for treating specific disorders. This second edition is updated with a new layout, photos and expanded text, providing an exhaustive handbook, complete with a section on the main energy meridians and acupressure points, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this modality. International Therapist


"""I am happy that this system of Traditional Thai Massage developed by my father is in the hands of the new generation, and is being carried forward in the West."" * Ajahn Dr. Wasan Chaichakan Traditional Thai Medicine Doctor * Bridging the gap between the theory and practice of Thai massage, The Encyclopaedia of Thai Massage explores the history, spiritual traditional and ethical codes of Thai medicine, alongside a detailed analysis of Thai massage therapy. The book uses full colour photographs and diagrams to illustrate the variety of techniques, as well as examples of routines for treating specific disorders. This second edition is updated with a new layout, photos and expanded text, providing an exhaustive handbook, complete with a section on the main energy meridians and acupressure points, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this modality. * International Therapist *"


I am happy that this system of Traditional Thai Massage developed by my father is in the hands of the new generation, and is being carried forward in the West. --Ajahn Dr. Wasan Chaichakan Traditional Thai Medicine Doctor Director, Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj ( Old Medicine Hospital )


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Dr. Pierce Salguero is a professor and the director of research at the Thai Institute of Healing Arts. He is the author of The Spiritual Healing of Traditional Thailand, A Thai Herbal, Thai Massage Workbook, and Traditional Thai Medicine: Buddhism, Animism, Ayurveda. He lives in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 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.

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