Five thousand years old, Ayurvedic massage has been shown to still the mind and body by lowering metabolic rates and inspiring feelings of peace and calm. Often administered as a part of a three-, five-, or seven-day program, these treatments are an integral part of deep cleansing, rejuvenation, and life-extension Ayurvedic programs called panchakarma or kya kalpa. This book by a noted practitioner features more than 15 of these treatments, each described in step-by-step detail and some synchronized with two therapists for up to two hours in length. It provides the reader with all the tools necessary to begin Ayurvedic treatments as a part of a spa menu or massage therapy program.
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"With great clarity anf precision, Dr. John Douillard has provided a detailed guidebook to the profound system of Ayurvedic massage, bringing this ancient method of yogic healing into practical focus for everyone to use in its many different forms."
- Dr. David Frawley
"It is with open arms that I welcome such a detailed yet comprehensive guide for massage and spa therapists."
- Tara Grodjesk
"Dr. Douillard offers a straightforward a very practical guide to implementing traditional Ayurvedic therapies into a spa menu. May this work become standard in quality spas throughout the world."
- Melanie Sachs
- Dr. David Frawley
"It is with open arms that I welcome such a detailed yet comprehensive guide for massage and spa therapists."
- Tara Grodjesk
"Dr. Douillard offers a straightforward a very practical guide to implementing traditional Ayurvedic therapies into a spa menu. May this work become standard in quality spas throughout the world."
- Melanie Sachs
About the Author
Dr. John Douillard is the author of The 3-Season Diet and Body, Mind, and Sport, which has sold over 60,000 copies and has been printed in six languages. His book Perfect Health for Kids, was released early last year, followed by The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage (both in 2004, North Atlantic Books). John received his Ayurvedic training in India and holds a Ph.D. in Ayurvedic medicine from the Open International University. He is the former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets in the NBA. He co-directed Deepak Chopra's Ayurvedic center for eight years and has trained over 2000 Western doctors in Ayurvedic medicine. He launched a preservative-free Ayurvedic skin care line in 1998, and an Ayurvedic herbal line for health professionals in 2003. He has been teaching Ayurvedic medicine, natural health, fitness, and nutrition internationally for seventeen years. Currently he directs the LifeSpa School of Ayurveda and practices Ayurvedic and chiropractic medicine at LifeSpa in Boulder, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and six children.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Licensed Massage Therapist - LOVES this book,
By Jennifer S "Jennifer LMT in CT" (Danbury CT USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage (Paperback)
I am a LMT in CT, have taken Ayurvedic classes (marma therapies) also read many books on Ayurveda. I just LOVE this book. This book is perfect for the LMTs out there who love learning from books. More than 3/4 of the book is Ayurvedic Massage Techniques (for one or two therapists massaging the same client). This book includes info and techniques to perform Garshana, Abhyanga, Vishesh, Udvartana, Shirodhara, Swedana, and Facials. Thank you for the wonderful writing & I can't wait for the next volume to this series comes out - intrudicing marma, maha-marma programs & the five senses therapies..it's definately on my list of must reads!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Watered Down, but, Good version of Ayurvedic Massage,
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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage (Paperback)
This is a good book for western masseuse. The clarity of writing, technique and photos are great! However, having studied ancient massage techniques from Kalaripayatthu masters in India, this is NOT traditional massage techniques taught in India.
Having said that, this book is meant for westerners so tones down the tradition. Overall, good book.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Informative but...,
By Lee "Leenia" (Usa) - See all my reviews
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As a Certified Massage Therapist I found this book to be very educational. The only problem that I have with the book concerns many of the images found within it. There is a plethora of images BUT many of the images were so small that I had to use a magnifying glass in order to see the details better. Now, I have perfect 20/20 vision...so for me to have to resort to using a magnifying glass should tell all of you reading my review just how small the images were.
I would have given this book 5 stars if it weren't for the super small images.
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It is clearly unique in this day and age to find a system of medicine that is thousands of years old and still one of the largest on the planet today. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pectoral circles, calf strokes, scapula circles, tendon strokes, table facing guest, crescent moon strokes, upper arm strokes, adhipati marma, simanta marma, wringing strokes, arch strokes, alternating squeezes, sweep down arm, therapists sweep, kidney circles, occipital lift, upper lip strokes, web strokes, nostril circles, occipital press, forearm strokes, covering guest, eyebrow strokes, face swipes, neck swipes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Guest Position, Back Therapist, Head Preparation, The Anatomy, Five-Position Udvartana-Two Therapists Position, Massage Technique Moderate, Traps Therapist, Wipe-Down Done New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
It is clearly unique in this day and age to find a system of medicine that is thousands of years old and still one of the largest on the planet today. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pectoral circles, calf strokes, scapula circles, tendon strokes, table facing guest, crescent moon strokes, upper arm strokes, adhipati marma, simanta marma, wringing strokes, arch strokes, alternating squeezes, sweep down arm, therapists sweep, kidney circles, occipital lift, upper lip strokes, web strokes, nostril circles, occipital press, forearm strokes, covering guest, eyebrow strokes, face swipes, neck swipes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Guest Position, Back Therapist, Head Preparation, The Anatomy, Five-Position Udvartana-Two Therapists Position, Massage Technique Moderate, Traps Therapist, Wipe-Down Done New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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books:
- Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide by Dr. David Frawley on page 11
- Ayurveda: Life, Health, and Longevity by Robert E. Svoboda B.A.M.S. on page 12
- Molecules of Emotion by Candace Pert on page 35
- The Sushruta Samhita: An English Translation Based on Original Texts by Kaviraj Kunjalal Bhishagratna on page 11
- Perfect Health for Kids: Ten Ayurvedic Health Secrets Every Parent Must Know by John Douillard in Front Matter
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