Book Description
Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit.
Interest in Thai massage has been growing rapidly. This is no surprise given its unique multifaceted approach to the body. Thai massage combines acupressure, stretching, reflexology, assisted yoga postures, herbal compresses, prayer and meditation. It benefits everyone, active or inactive, healthy or not. Sometimes called the "lazy man's yoga" it stretches and relaxes the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body.
Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions which enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy with a partner at home or with a client. The book explains the historical and philosophical background of Thai massage as well as its religious origins. Throughout the book, Ananda always reminds us of the deeper meaning of this sacred modality - compassion in action. A must for all those interested in the healing arts.
About the Author
Ananda Apfelbaum has years of experience in bodywork. She has studied extensively in Thailand, Japan, China and India. She is a NY state licensed massage therapist since 1990. After graduating from the Swedish Institute in NY, Ananda specialized in Thai massage. She trained in Thailand under several Thai massage masters, especially Ahjarn Pichest Boonthumme. She also studied at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiangmai from which she received certification. For the past decade, Ananda has been teaching Thai massage nationally and internationally. She also worked for fourteen years at the Omega Institute's Wellness Center. Ananda's book, Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork was followed by her instructional video Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork. In addition to her Thai massage work, Ananda is a writer, documentary photographer, dancer and founder/director of the Tibetan Relief Project.
Thai Massage: Sacred Body Work FROM THE PUBLISHER
Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit.
Interest in Thai massage has been growing rapidly. This is no surprise given its unique multifaceted approach to the body. Thai massage combines acupressure, stretching, reflexology, assisted yoga postures, herbal compresses, prayer and meditation. It benefits everyone, active or inactive, healthy or not. Sometimes called the "lazy man's yoga" it stretches and relaxes the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body.
Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions which enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy with a partner at home or with a client. The book explains the historical and philosophical background of Thai massage as well as its religious origins. Throughout the book, Ananda always reminds us of the deeper meaning of this sacred modality - compassion in action. A must for all those interested in the healing arts.
ACCREDITATION
Ananda Apfelbaum has years of experience in bodywork. She has studied extensively in Thailand, Japan, China and India. She is a NY state licensed massage therapist since 1990. After graduating from the Swedish Institute in NY, Ananda specialized in Thai massage. She trained in Thailand under several Thai massage masters, especially Ahjarn Pichest Boonthumme. She also studied at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiangmai from which she received certification. For the past decade, Ananda has been teaching Thai massage nationally and internationally. She also worked for fourteen years at the Omega Institute's Wellness Center. Ananda's book, Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork was followed by her instructional video Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork. In addition to her Thai massage work, Ananda is a writer, documentary photographer, dancer and founder/director of the Tibetan Relief Project.
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