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Thai Massage
Hans-Erik Petermann
ISBN: 9781845370350
Language: English
Format: 280mm x 215mm
Binding: Hard cover
Pages: 128
Published: 2006-02-10
Imprint: New Holland
The ancient art of Nuad Phan Bo Rarn, meaning 'ancient massage' or 'traditional massage', is practised around the world today and is prized as an effective form of therapeutic bodywork. Thai massage combines yoga stretching, exercise movement and meditation with elements of acupressure and reflexology. The Northern style is more relaxing, gentle and less 'painful' with the emphasis more on stretching, whereas the Southern style relies more on pressure point massage, which is harder and stronger.
Thai massage has a technical repertoire of hundreds of movements, stretches and anipulations. The book presents a shortened, standardized version of a traditional full, Northern-style massage (which can last for 3-4 hours). This standard routine is aimed at providing a sense of relaxation and general well-being.
Thai Massage is able to provide relaxation and relief from stress and anxiety. The gentle muscle manipulation also enhances bodily functions and instils a general sense of wellbeing. Here, an experienced author reveals the techniques of this ancient practice of total body massage. This training guide features concise instructions and is lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned step-by-step sequences.
Contents:
* Introduction to Nuad Phan Bo Rarn* What is Thai massage? * The
massage session * First basic position: lying on back * Second basic
position: lying on side * Third basic position: lying on stomach * Fourth
basic position: sitting upright * Finishing up * Index
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