Head, Neck and Shoulders Massage : A Step-by-Step Guide

by Eilean Bentley

• ISBN13: 9780312247201
• ISBN10: 0312247206
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-10-09
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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Summary

The first book ever to bring Indian and Western techniques to head, neck and shoulder massage.Eilean Bentley's detailed program of massage for the shoulders, neck and head is a unique combination of therapies for the mind and body that relaxes, detoxifies, heals and revitalizes. Drawn from the traditions of Indian head massage, shiatsu, acupressure and reiki, Bentley's massages are both sophisticated and easy to use. Meditation and creative visualization guide and focus healing, and black & white or color photos detailing each step make this the prefect book for experienced and new massage enthusiasts alike.

Author Biography

Eilean Bentley is trained in Indian head massage, shiatsu, reiki, acupressure and shamanism, and has combined elements of these disciplines in her unique approach. She teaches at adult education centers in London and treats patients in the detox unit of a National Health Service hospital.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(8)
Basic techniques	16	(14)
Rotations	19	(3)
Pressure	22	(2)
Rolling and knuckling	24	(1)
Pulling	25	(1)
Kneading	26	(1)
Scratching and pulsing	27	(1)
Tapping and hacking	28	(1)
Scalp pinching	29	(1)
Meditation and visualization	30	(8)
Candle meditation	34	(2)
Cloud visualization	36	(2)
Self-care routine	38	(20)
Golden light meditation	41	(1)
Neck sequence	42	(2)
Head sequence	44	(5)
Ears sequence	49	(1)
Eyes sequence	50	(2)
Face sequence	52	(4)
Gold ring visualization	56	(2)
Developing the senses	58	(10)
Touch	61	(1)
Taste	62	(2)
Smell	64	(1)
Hearing	65	(1)
Sight	66	(2)
Complete massage plan	68	(34)
Sitting position
Upper back and shoulders sequence	73	(2)
Shoulders and upper arms sequence	75	(1)
Neck sequence	76	(1)
Head sequence	77	(5)
Throat sequence	82	(1)
Face sequence	83	(3)
Ears sequence	86	(3)
Lying down
Upper back and shoulders sequence	89	(1)
Neck sequence	90	(1)
Head sequence	91	(5)
Face sequence	96	(2)
Ears sequence	98	(2)
Water meditation	100	(1)
Leaf visualization	101	(1)
Treating common ailments	102	(38)
Detox	110	(2)
Headaches	112	(2)
Migraine	114	(1)
Neuralgia	115	(1)
Sleep disturbance	116	(2)
Depression and anxiety	118	(2)
Mental exhaustion	120	(2)
Heart and circulatory conditions	122	(1)
Excess weight	123	(1)
Digestive problems	124	(2)
PMS and menstrual problems	126	(1)
Pregnancy	127	(1)
Skin conditions	128	(1)
Mouth and throat problems	129	(1)
Respiratory problems	130	(2)
Muscular problems	132	(1)
Arthritis	133	(1)
Hair and scalp problems	134	(2)
Tinnitus	136	(1)
Eye strain	137	(1)
Epilepsy	138	(2)
Acknowledgments	140	(1)
Bibliography	141	(1)
Index	142