The encyclopedia of ayurvedic massage
Ve thousand years old, Ayurvedic massage has been shown to still the mind and body by lowering metabolic rates and inspiring feelings of peace and calm. Often administered as a part of a three-, five-, or seven-day program, these treatments are an integral part of deep cleansing, rejuvenation, and life-extension Ayurvedic programs called panchakarma or kya kalpa. This book by a noted practitioner features more than 15 of these treatments, each described in step-by-step detail and some synchronized with two therapists for up to two hours in length. It provides the reader with all the tools necessary to begin Ayurvedic treatments as a part of a spa menu or massage therapy program
Print Book, English, ©2004
North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, Calif., ©2004
Handbook
x, 310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9781556434938, 1556434936
54537175
Introduction to ayurvedic medicine
Introduction to ayurvedic massage
Ayurvedic massage and the subtle-body system
Ayurvedic massage according to body type
Ayurvedic massage stroke descriptions
One-therapist garshana
One-therapist abhyanga
One-therapist vishesh
One-therapist udvartana
Two-therapist garshana
Two-therapist abhyanga
Two-therapist vishesh
Two-therapist udvartana
Shirodhara
Swedana
Ayurvedic facial
Includes index