Bibliograph

The encyclopedia of Thai massage, a complete guide to traditional Thai massage therapy and acupressure, Pierce Salguero and David Roylance

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Label

The encyclopedia of Thai massage, a complete guide to traditional Thai massage therapy and acupressure, Pierce Salguero and David Roylance

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 273) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The encyclopedia of Thai massage

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

761669023

Responsibility statement

Pierce Salguero and David Roylance

Sub title

a complete guide to traditional Thai massage therapy and acupressure

Summary

Drawing from Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion, and yogic practices, as well as a modern understanding of anatomy and physiology, this guidebook bridges the gap between theory and practice while presenting bodywork as it is understood in Thailand-as a therapeutic medical science. Presenting detailed analysis of each step in a Thai massage routine, the history, spiritual traditions, and ethical codes are offered in an engaging, informal style. Numerous photographs and diagrams illustrate the variety of techniques used, and examples of routines for treating specific disorders are

Table Of Contents

Cover; Copyright; In Memory; Contents; Preface 11; Part 1 The Basics of Thai Massage; Part 2 The Classic Thai Massage Routine; Part 3 Thai Massage as a Therapeutic Practice; Appendices; Endnotes; Index;

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