Thai Foot Hand Massage

Thai Foot Massage is an ancient art, and part of traditional Thai Medicine. In Thailand, it is the most widely applied treatment. This book is indispensable for all massage teachers, as it contains information and tips from a well experienced massage instructor with 10+ years of experience. Also, it will be valuable for those who wish to start learning simple massage techniques in order to apply them to family members and friends. In this book, you will find: • Detailed descriptions on traditional Thai Foot Massage techniques. • Instructions on massage techniques on the dorsal and palmar surfaces of the foot • Work with massage wooden tools and towels • Thai Hand Massage instructions • A small section on self-massage.

Both professional practitioners and casual massage enthusiasts will learn to raise their practice to an art with this step-by-step guide to foot massage as traditionally taught in Thailand. The practical sections of the book clearly cover the different parts of the massage process, and color photos and graphics provide clear explanations to help learners utilize the techniques with confidence. The book also covers the history and theory behind Thai foot massage, including discussions about the reflex points on the feet and the concept of Sen (energy) lines that flow throughout the body, to help explain how this ancient healing art works. Though Thai foot massage is not a curative in itself, the featured techniques can promote general health and well-being.

The book contains the complete procedure of a Thai foot reflexology massage session. The massage techniques in this book have been explained in detail using text, photographs and drawings. By using the instructions provided by this book as a guide, a beginner will be able to perform a Thai reflexology foot massage correctly and with confidence. This massage session consists of 65 steps which are to be performed on both feet. A brief history of Thai foot reflexology massage and the influence of this technique on the human body are described in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 focuses on foot massage, while Chapter 3 is oriented towards the reflexology part of the session. Chapter 4 features additional steps in leg massage, from the foot to the knee.The book can also be helpful for experienced masseurs as a methodical review of the details of so called "ancient style" massage techniques.

Welcome to "The Art of Thai Massage", a journey into one of the world's most revered traditional healing practices, penned by the expert therapists at Loft Thai Spa, an award-winning wellness center based in the heart of Thailand. For centuries, Thai massage has been a cornerstone of wellness, a holistic practice that intertwines physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Rooted in ancient philosophy, it is more than a form of bodywork - it's a path to deeper self-understanding and harmony. In this book, we aim to unveil the rich tapestry of Thai massage, from its historical origins to the intricate techniques that define its practice today. We invite you to immerse yourself in its philosophy and principles, discover the potential benefits to your health, and learn how to incorporate this timeless art into your daily life.

Expand your Thai yoga massage practice with advanced postures and energy work to treat stress, back pain, headaches, and several other common conditions • Includes step-by-step photographs for more than 50 advanced Thai yoga massage postures • Illustrates in full color the locations of the sen lines and explains their specific therapeutic qualities and connections to ayurveda and the 5 kosha bodies • Details successful treatment plans for 8 common ailments with custom 60-minute Thai yoga massage posture flows as well as ayurvedic and yoga recommendations for continued healing and prevention at home In the unique healing system of Thai yoga massage--based on yoga, ayurveda, and the martial arts--the practitioner uses his or her own hands, feet, arms, and legs to gently guide the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body’s energy pathways and pressure points, known in the Thai tradition as sen lines and in ayurveda as marma points. Providing a way to expand one’s Thai yoga massage practice, this book includes step-by-step photos and guidelines for more than 50 advanced Thai yoga postures as well as successful treatment plans for 8 common ailments: stress, back pain, stiff neck and shoulders, arm and hand exhaustion, headaches, constipation, fibromyalgia, and anxiety/depression. Each treatment plan offers a customized one-hour Thai yoga massage posture flow specific to that ailment along with ayurvedic and yoga recommendations for continued healing and prevention after the massage session. This comprehensive guide also illustrates the exact location of the sen lines and marma points, detailing their therapeutic indications and connections to ayurveda and the five kosha bodies, as well as explaining how to incorporate them into sessions for deeper healing.

• Presents guidelines for effortless and effective practice, including body mechanics, breathing patterns, flowing movements, incremental pressure, and exercises to improve sensing and to strengthen intuition as you work • Offers ways to refine and improve classic techniques that are often performed incorrectly, explains broad healing concepts behind individual techniques, and discusses the awareness and sensitivity with which they should be performed • Answers common questions, clarifies misunderstandings, and presents ways to work with focused intention on a deeper level, and with more grace, ease, and efficiency UNLIKE OTHER BOOKS ABOUT THAI MASSAGE, this guide offers a deep and insightful view of important and often neglected aspects of this work. Many of these concepts and techniques also apply to table massage, physical therapy, yoga, and other healing arts. This book guides the reader through the conceptual, spiritual, and practical approaches behind effective bodywork. An entire section is dedicated to awareness of breath for massage, movement, and everyday activities. Assessment guidelines help the therapist to work with others based on physical appearance, preexisting conditions, and elemental predisposition. Exercises are presented to sharpen sensing abilities and intuition, and to find, coax, and release blockages in the body. Twelve important Thai massage techniques that are often taught and performed incorrectly are described in great detail. Other chapters offer ways to create customized sequences of practice and to move from one technique to another with ease and grace. Finally, the chapter on medicinal herbs discusses the preparation, use, and benefits of herbal compresses, poultices, balms, oils, and baths, and it offers easy recipes for all of these therapies. This manual contains information that has never been previously available in print. Full of exercises and insights to help therapists hone their bodywork skills, it reveals key principles that give way to effective treatment and explores traditional Thai massage with a special focus on intention, awareness, sensitivity, and spirituality.

This practical and highly illustrated introduction to the principles and techniques of Thai massage discusses the theories of Thai medicine and its Chinese and Ayurvedic influences. It offers clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for all Thai massage techniques accompanied by full color photographs and drawings, with arrows to indicate direction of movement. Basic explanations describe how massage therapists can use elements of these techniques and apply them immediately in their own practice. Gives clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for each technique. Techniques can be used alone, in conjunction with other forms of massage, or to facilitate Yoga and other meditation practices. Clinically valuable and practical explanations of how to use elements of the procedures make it easy for therapists to enrich their practice with these techniques -- whether applying all of the methods, or starting with stretches alone. Features an icon throughout the text that calls attention to precautions therapists must be aware of for safe and effective sessions. Includes a 45-minute DVD presenting video of techniques and routines in real time, to demonstrate proper pacing. Photographs, drawings, and illustrations of techniques are now in full color, for greater clarity of concepts. More historical background provides a deeper understanding of this ancient medical art. An accompanying DVD offers a 45-minute video of a Thai massage session in real time - demonstrating procedures with proper pacing. The visual approach along with its step-by-step narration helps viewers understand how the concepts discussed in the book translate to actual practice. The book also includes DVD icons that indicate which techniques are demonstrated on the DVD. Increased coverage of body mechanics helps readers understand the difference between correct and incorrect technique. Legends below the photographs provide specific information on the muscles being pressed or stretched with each technique to help therapists understand how this art of Asian healing corresponds to Western anatomy. A new Muscle Atlas appendix helps to further identify muscles mentioned in these legends. A new chapter, Correlations to Yoga, outlines the correlations between specific Thai massage procedures and yoga postures to help therapists incorporate Yoga into their practices. A new chapter, Suggested Sequences, provides guidelines for 60-, 90-, and 120-minute sessions - taking the guesswork out of planning Thai massage sessions.

The Complete Guide to Traditional Thai Massage contains valuable information about this ancient, sacred form of bodywork. - Historical background - Sip Sen: the Thai meridians - Instructions for techniques in 4 positions (supine, side, prone and seated). - Luk Pra Kob: Thai herbal packs. Preparation and application - A short section on Tok Sen - See full table of contents below. This book is indispensable for the serious massage therapist, as well as for anyone who studies any form of bodywork. It will be also useful for those who simply wish to learn some massage techniques in order to apply them to family members and friends. 261 pages, with many photos and illustrations! table of contents about the author 4 the theory introduction & history 5 methodology of Thai massage 7 principles of Thai Royal Medicine 8 the mantra of Jivaka 10 contraindications & precautions 11 space & hygiene 11 sip sen: the Thai meridians 13 the techniques Jap Sen: working on the energy lines 25 how To Stop The Blood Flow 32 the feet 35 what lies underneath 48 leg techniques 52 single leg techniques 54 two legs techniques 78 what lies underneath 95 trunk - abdomen & thorax 99 what lies underneath 111 arms & hands 114 what lies underneath 134 side position 137 prone position 173 what lies underneath 206 Thai massage and lumbar disc degeneration 210 seated position 212 what lies underneath 228 face & scalp 230 what lies underneath 243 tok sen 246 luk pra kob 250 epilogue blending it all together 258