1. Introduction to the Tradition
2. Before and After the Massage
3. The Fundamentals of Thai Massage
4. The Classic Thai Massage Routine
5. Variations and Advanced Steps
6. Sen: The Thai Energy Lines
7. Thai Acupressure Therapy
8. Therapeutic Thai Massage
9. Thai Herbs and Massage
Appendix
Index
Dr. Pierce Salguero is a professor and the director of research at the Thai Institute of Healing Arts. He is the author of The Spiritual Healing of Traditional Thailand, A Thai Herbal, Thai Massage Workbook, and Traditional Thai Medicine: Buddhism, Animism, Ayurveda. David Roylance is an instructor of Thai massage and Thai healing arts, as well as the executive director of the Thai Institute of Healing Arts
"I am happy that this system of Traditional Thai Massage developed
by my father is in the hands of the new generation, and is being
carried forward in the West."
*Ajahn Dr. Wasan Chaichakan Traditional Thai Medicine Doctor*
Bridging the gap between the theory and practice of Thai massage,
The Encyclopaedia of Thai Massage explores the history, spiritual
traditional and ethical codes of Thai medicine, alongside a
detailed analysis of Thai massage therapy. The book uses full
colour photographs and diagrams to illustrate the variety of
techniques, as well as examples of routines for treating specific
disorders. This second edition is updated with a new layout, photos
and expanded text, providing an exhaustive handbook, complete with
a section on the main energy meridians and acupressure points,
making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this
modality.
*International Therapist*
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