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Thai Massage Richard M. Gold

Thai Massage By Richard M. Gold

Thai Massage by Richard M. Gold


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Summary

Combines elements of yoga, shiatsu and acupressure, working with the energy pathways of the body and the therapy points thought to be located along these lines. This book takes a practical approach to show and describe individual techniques, particularly those involving stretching.

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Thai Massage: A Traditional Medical Technique by Richard M. Gold

Traditional Thai Massage is the manual medicine branch of 2500 years of Traditional Thai medicine. It combines elements of yoga, shiatsu and acupressure, working with the energy pathways of the body and the therapy points thought to be located along these lines. This book takes a practical approach to showing and describing individual techniques, particularly those involving stretching, and takes the reader step-by-step through each technique, as well as its contraindications and precautions.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 NUAD BO'RARN: TRADITIONAL THAILAND MEDICAL MASAGE: History and Philosophy. Place of Massage in Traditional Medicine and Buddhist Culture. Rules and Methods SECTION 2 NUAD BO'RARN: BASIC THEORIES: Theory of the Tridoshas. Sen Energy Lines Diagrammed SECTION 3 TECHNIQUES and PROCEDURES of NUAD BO'RARN: Hand Techniques. Foot and Stretching Techniques SECTION 4 PRACTICAL APPLICATION of NUAD BO'RARN: DESCRIPTIVE EXPLANATIONS: Nuad with the Client Lying Supine: Application to the Legs and Feet. Application to the Abdomen. Application for the Chest, Shoulders, Neck and Arms. Application to the Face and Neck. Nuad with the Client Lying Lateral Recumbent: Applications to the Legs. Stretches for the Leg Applied with the Feet. Application to the Hips and Back. Application to the Arms, Hands, And Fingers. Nuad with the Client Lying Prone: Application to the Feet and Legs. Application to the Back and Shoulders. Application of Stretching Techniques. Nuad with the Client in a Seated Position: Application to the Shoulders, Neck and Back. Application to the Face. Application of Stretches. Conclusion and Resources for Further Study. Bibliography and References

Additional information

GOR004640699
9780443059353
0443059357
Thai Massage: A Traditional Medical Technique by Richard M. Gold
Used - Good
Paperback
Elsevier Health Sciences
19980313
216
N/A
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