Thai massage : a traditional medical technique /: a traditional medical technique. (©2007)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Thai massage : a traditional medical technique /: a traditional medical technique. (©2007)
- Main Title:
- Thai massage : a traditional medical technique
- Further Information:
- Note: Richard Gold ; foreword by Ted J. Kaptchuk.
- Other Names:
- Gold, Richard
- Contents:
- Foreword by Ted J. Kaptchuk; Introduction: Closing a Circle; Unit 1-History and Methods ; 1. Traditional Thai Medicine ; A brief history of medicine in Thailand; Buddhist influences on Thai massage; Basic Theories; -The issue of wind; -Sen: the energy pathways of the body; 2. Rules, Methods and Techniques ; Rules; Methods; Body Awareness; Working Postures; Rhythm & Flow; Therapeutic Actions: East and West; Overcoming Limitations; Techniques; Precautions and contraindications; Unit 2-Practical Application ; 3. Client in Supine Position ; Legs and feet; -Working the Sen lines of the legs; The abdominal region; Chest, shoulders, neck, arms; Face and neck; 4. Client in Lateral Recumbent Position ; Legs; -Stretches applied with the feet; Hips and back; Arms, hands and fingers; Stretching techniques; 5. Client in Prone Position ; Feet and legs; Back and shoulders; Stretching Techniques; 6. Client in Seated Position ; Shoulders, neck and back; Face; Stretching Techniques; Ending the session; Unit 3-Application for Practice ; 7. Suggested Sequences ; Timeliness & Timelessness; Suggested Sequence for a 60 Minute session; Suggested Sequence for a 90 Minute session; Suggested Sequence for a 120 Minute session; 8. Correlations to Yoga ; Thai Massage and Yoga; Resources; Appendix A: Muscle Atlas; Appendix B: Mantra; Conclusion; Bibliography; Further Reading; Index
- Edition:
- 2nd ed
- Publisher Details:
- St. Louis : Mosby/Elsevier
- Publication Date:
- 2007
- Copyright Date:
- 2007
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (xiii, 224 pages), color illustrations
- Subjects:
- 615.8/2209593
Massage therapy -- Thailand
Medicine, Thai
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Acupressure & Acupuncture
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Massage & Reflexotherapy
MEDICAL -- Allied Health Services -- Massage Therapy
Massage therapy
Medicine, Thai
Massage -- methods
Medicine, East Asian Traditional
Thailand
Thailand
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9780323070775
0323070779 - Related ISBNs:
- 0323070779
9780323041386
0323041388 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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