The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage
Author | : Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP |
Publisher | : North Atlantic Books |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2012-11-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781583946947 |
ISBN-13 | : 1583946942 |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.