David Roylance – författare

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 discussed. Updated with new layout, photos, and expanded text, this exhaustive handbook is complete with a section on the main energy meridians and diagrams of acupressure points, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this popular healing modality.

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 discussed. Updated with new layout, photos, and expanded text, this exhaustive handbook is complete with a section on the main energy meridians and diagrams of acupressure points, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this popular healing modality.

A companion volume to the Encyclopedia of Thai Massage, this interactive teaching tool provides an overview of the basic course for classic Thai massage routines. Instructors who have had to create their own study guides will welcome this time-saving accessory, and students will appreciate the thoughtful design that allows room for taking notes, as well as links to images and pages in the original text. Updated with new content and a revamped layout, this handy reference also includes alternate steps from advanced courses as well as a section on Sen lines.

A companion volume to the Encyclopedia of Thai Massage, this interactive teaching tool provides an overview of the basic course for classic Thai massage routines. Instructors who have had to create their own study guides will welcome this time-saving accessory, and students will appreciate the thoughtful design that allows room for taking notes, as well as links to images and pages in the original text. Updated with new content and a revamped layout, this handy reference also includes alternate steps from advanced courses as well as a section on Sen lines.

Recurriendo a la historia de Tailandia, a las prácticas del yoga, al budismo y a los estudios culturales además de a la experiencia profesional y docente de los autores en las más prestigiosas escuelas de masaje —en Tailandia y en Estados Unidos—, este manual logra tender un puente que salva la brecha abierta entre la explicación teórica y el ejercicio práctico.El trabajo corporal se presenta aquí tal como lo entienden en Tailandia: como una práctica terapéutica y medicinal. Los autores detallan todos los pasos de las tablas del masaje tailandés tradicional, uno a uno, y los completan con datos históricos, con tradiciones espirituales y con su ?losofía terapéutica, siempre en un estilo ameno y atractivo. Las abundantes ilustraciones y fotografías facilitan la comprensión de las diversas técnicas empleadas, y el libro ofrece, además, diagramas de los puntos de acupresura y una sección exclusiva sobre los principales canales de energía.Este exhaustivo manual ofrece una amplia variedad de procedimientos para tratar afecciones especí?cas y es la herramienta perfecta para todo aquel que quiera aprender esta popular terapia curativa.