Ayurvedic Massage Therapy: Therapeutic Massage Techniques Based on the Ancient Healing Science of Ayurveda
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (808 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0940985993 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Hot Hands said It's ok.. If I knew nothing about Ayurveda, and wanted some general information, this would be a great bookbut as a long time massage therapist, who has had some Ayurvedic training, but was seeking more, this was just ok.I was seeking a book with specific Ayurvedic massage techniques, and protocolsmaybe that is too specific for a book? The massage techniques differed only slightly from Swedish techniques, and offered very little and very general information.f. Excellent instructional guide that utilizes a building block approach to Excellent instructional guide that utilizes a building block approach to understanding this unique massage modality. Author covers much historical foundation for the special traditions discussed in the book. I reserved a star due to my personal opinion of some elements of the modality. I.e. clapping loudly each time the practitioner removes their hands from the client.
The readers of this text will gain a background in ayurvedic theory, as well as applied therapy. For the first time the important concept of marma massage has been explained and described. This technique is extremely valuable and is becoming quite popular among practitioners of ayurveda both in India and abroad.. Ayurvedic massage can be seen as a therapeutic tool in its own right as well as a predecessor to panchakarma treatment