Traditional Indian Massage

Author: Sonal Mittra
Publisher: Star Publications
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 88
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9781905863280

Description

Massage is the oldest of all techniques for relieving pain and reconstructing tissues. It stimulates the lymphatic flow and invigorates blood chemistry thus cleansing the entire body system. It is effective in relaxing the mind and body, and helps to relieve the tension of daily life.

Traditional Indian Massage is a simple, logical and practical description of massage and its benefits. This book describes the body anatomy, marma points and pressure points which are important to understand the procedure and benefits of massage. It elaborates on diet and energy giving foods which go on to make a healthy body. With details of various types of massage, different types of oils and the advantage of therapeutic massage, it gives hands-on tips for the masseurs as well as easy methods of self massage and beauty care.

Contents

1. The History of Massage
2. Ayurveda And Massage
3. The Massage Therapy
4. Anatomy of the Body and Its Vital Points
5. Techniques of Massage
6. Methods of Massage
7. Massage at Home
8. Oils Used in Massage
9. Types of Massage
10. Benefits of Massage
11. Mudras (Hand Postures)