The Book Of Massage The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique

by Lidell, Lucinda; Thomas, Sara; Beresford Cooke, Carola; Porter, Anthony

• ISBN13: 9780743203906
• ISBN10: 0743203909
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-02
• Publisher: Touchstone

Summary

Experience the Healing Power of MassageWith more than 650,000 copies sold,The Book of Massageis the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology.The Book of Massageoffers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. In the comfort of your own home, you canSoothe away stress and tensionDevelop your body's unique healing powersBanish headaches and back painShare the language of touchExperience optimum health and vitalityNow revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout,The Book of Massageis a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.

Author Biography

Lucinda Lidell is a well-known healer and professional masseuse. She has contributed to many books on massage and natural healing, as well as the original Sivananda Companion to Yoga and The Sensual Body. She lives in London.

Table of Contents

Introduction	10	(18)
Beginning	18	(8)
Creating a Relaxed Environment	20	(2)
Giving and Receiving	22	(2)
Centring	24	(2)
Massage	26	(54)
Oiling	28	(2)
Basic Strokes	30	(6)
Basic Massage Sequence	36	(2)
Towels and Padding	38	(2)
The Back	40	(6)
Back of Legs	46	(6)
Shoulders, Neck and Scalp	52	(6)
The Face	58	(5)
Arms and Hands	63	(5)
Front of Torso	68	(4)
Front of Legs	72	(4)
Connecting	76	(2)
Massage Checklist	78	(2)
Shiatsu	80	(52)
Ki	82	(4)
The Oriental Way of Health	86	(2)
Tools and Techniques	88	(2)
Basic Shiatsu Sequence	90	(2)
The Back	92	(4)
The Hips	96	(4)
Back and Outside of Legs	100	(6)
Back of Shoulders	106	(4)
Front of Shoulders and Neck	110	(4)
Head and Face	114	(4)
Arms and Hands	118	(4)
The Hara	122	(4)
Front and Inside of Legs	126	(4)
Shiatsu Checklist	130	(1)
Pressure Points for Massage	131	(1)
Reflexology	132	(20)
Theory and Principles	134	(2)
Foot Reflexes Chart	136	(2)
Basic Techniques	138	(4)
Foot Treatment Sequence	142	(6)
Hand Reflexes Chart	148	(2)
Hand Treatment Sequence	150	(2)
The Human Touch	152	(14)
Maternity	154	(2)
Babies	156	(4)
Later Life	160	(2)
Massage and Exercise	162	(2)
Self-massage	164	(2)
Body Reading	166	(14)
Splits and Asymmetries	168	(2)
Feet and Legs	170	(2)
The Pelvis/The Belly	172	(2)
The Chest/Shoulders and Arms	174	(2)
Neck, Head, and Face	176	(2)
The Body Speaks	178	(2)
Anatomy	180	(10)
Recommended Reading	190	(1)
Useful Addresses	190	(1)
Index	191	(1)
Acknowledgments	192