Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind [Paperback]

Harish Johari (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1996

Ayurvedic Massage is the first book on the subject, and the first new massage therapy introduced to the West since shiatsu. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Practitioners concentrate on the marmas, subtle energy points that respond to gentle physical manipulation, and work with the needs of the different body types. The author guides both the novice and experienced practitioner through each step in the full body massage and explains which oils work best for particular body types.

•   Includes massage techniques for expectant mothers and their babies.

•   Outlines techniques and natural remedies for treating specific disorders, including arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and insomnia.

•   Offers a complete guide to the traditional forty-day beauty treatment as practiced in India, and includes recipes for massage oils, facial creams, and beautifying clay baths.
 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Harish Johari is Ayurveda's renaissance man."
(Yoga Journal )

"Harish Johari served as guide to Richard Alpert (Baba Ram Dass) on his initial excursion into mystic India and continues his vocation of bridging the East/West gap. A true renaissance man, this distinguished north Indian poet, sculptor, and musician holds degrees in philosophy and literature."
(East West Journal )

"For Harish Johari--artist, composer, chef, teacher, tantric devotee--desire is the brush, and the five senses are the palette."
(Yoga Journal )

"In Ayurvedic Massage, author Harish Johari combines a variety of cultural, yogic and Ayurvedic concepts together to spin his tale about massage. In doing so he is able to bring to light the concept of marmas (pressure points) and speculate on how these antecedents of Chinese acupuncture points may be helpful in stimulating the body's own healing powers."
(Massage Magazine )

"Johari writes about this complex subject in a simple and easy-to-follow manner."

(Aromatic Thymes )

"Harish Johari's Ayurvedic Massage is an informative and easy-to-read introduction to the world of oil massage as daily ritual, exercise, relaxation, preventative, and healing practice."
(Massage Therapy Journal )

"Ayurvedic Massage offers massage therapists a taste of an approach they might want to pursue through more training. It can be a source of enlivening your present practice with a different perspective. An accessible introduction that is well worth reading, with instructions massage therapists could easily follow."
(Mirka Knaster, Massage Therapy Journal )

About the Author

Harish Johari (1934-1999) began his training in the principles of Ayurveda at an early age, studying in his native India with several different vaidyas, or traditional Ayurvedic practitioners. He is also the author of Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine, Tools for Tantra, Chakras, Numerology, Leela: The Game of Self-Knowledge, The Healing Power of Gemstones, and Breath, Mind, and Consciousness. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press; 4th Printing edition (July 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892814896
• ISBN-13: 978-0892814893
• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #465,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This was a great book for an Intro!, March 5, 2005

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Omen (Chicago IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind (Paperback)

I really liked this book. It is a basic Indian massage. The reason i only gave it 4 stars was because, I think it skips some other basics that i know because i am in school for massage therapy. This book was recomended by my basic massage book as info into Ayurvedic Massage modality. I like some of the techniques and add them into my swedish massage, but i don't plan on taking any classes on Ayurvedic. If you have no expirence on massage then buy a basic massage book first. This book goes into the spirtual, as well as shows you a full body massage. I also found how important the oil you used and what you should store it in interesting.

25 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you seek balance, read all the books of H. Johari!, December 24, 1997

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[e-mail] (Seattle,Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind (Paperback)

I met Harish when I was three and he visited with myself and my family through out my life. I am twenty seven now, and am just begining to comprehend the essence of the messages of the Arevedic that he translates with diamond like clarity. Spirituality is expressed with pragmatic excersizes that can lead to a well balanced spiritual and physical state of health and satisfaction. Each book increases your hunger for knowledge of the mind, body and soul as discussed through the arevedic traditions. The books are genuine filled with beauty and real teachings by artist, musician, healer and holy man, Harish Johari. To further your well being read them all!

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ayurvedic Massage : Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind, July 10, 2006

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M. Lucas "Mon" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Indian Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind (Paperback)

Great book with informative information.