A definitive, fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to Tradition Massage of Thailand for the massage practitioner. The ancient art of Thai massage, sometimes referred to as "yoga for lazy persons," is done on a mat on the floor. No oil or lotion is used. The recipient remains fully clothed. This unique form of bodywork uses point pressure, compressions and extensive stretching, lengthening the muscles, loosening the joints and energizing the recipient.
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"...fine job. The drawings are just wonderful and the text is clear and simle and well-presented." -- Rose Griscom, Institute of Thai Massage, USA
About the Author
Kay Rynerson, Licensed Massage Therapist since 1988, has studied Thai Massage since 1991, first with Michael Eisenberg, then at the Institute of Thai Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She received her teaching certificate there in 1997. She currently practices and teaches in Seattle, Washington.
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Honouring The Practice of Thai Massage,
This review is from: The Thai Massage Workbook (Spiral-bound)
In her book "The Thai Massage Workbook", Kay Rynerson maintains a supportive classroom context for the massage professional and this work is an ideal study for continuing education.
Here, is a well-defined articulation of a classic Northern style of Thai massage. This lineage was of the first to be embraced and studied in depth on foreign lands. North Americans have slowly come to recognize the precious art of Thai massage and now credit is earned where it is due. Rynerson shares the wisdom through her practice and her publishing. The concepts outlined in "The Thai Massage Workbook" demonstrate safe and effective techniques to approach a wide variety of aches and pains, as well as to address the body from a preventative point of view. The impressionable names of each posture make them easy to remember and the clarity in the illustrations make them easy to follow visually. Though, much of this medicine is new to the Western forum of practice, the benefits strike a chord of truth. With simplicity, Thai massage gains momentum in the hearts of all those who are open with a willing mind. Reviewed by Kristin Nuttall Registered Thai Massage Practitioner & Instructor Sacredasia School of Ancient Thai Massage Whistler, BC Canada
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Excellent, Clear, Thai Massage Workbook,
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This review is from: The Thai Massage Workbook (Spiral-bound)
Kay Rynerson did an excellent job preparing this book. She thoroughly takes you through 136 movements to complete a great traditional (northern style) Thai Massage. The book includes prone, supine, sideline and sitting thai massage techniques. It's simple, uncluttered layout and black & white illustrations makes it easy to stay in the flow of the massage. I wore out my copy and eventually bought the video. This workbook would make a great edition to a massage therapist reference library
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Michelle Brown, LMP,
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This review is from: The Thai Massage Workbook (Spiral-bound)
Excellent format, clear descriptions, very "user friendly". The spriral bounding is a nice feature of this book. Lays flat while you are practicing.
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Traditional massage of Thailand is said to have originated over 2500 years ago with the renowned physician Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha in India, who attended Sakyamuni, the historical Buddha, and the monks and nuns of the sangha, or community of his followers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Traditional massage of Thailand is said to have originated over 2500 years ago with the renowned physician Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha in India, who attended Sakyamuni, the historical Buddha, and the monks and nuns of the sangha, or community of his followers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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