The Complete Guide to Traditional Thai Massage

The Complete Guide to Traditional Thai Massage contains valuable information about this ancient, sacred form of bodywork.
- Historical background
- Sip Sen: the Thai meridians
- Instructions for techniques in 4 positions (supine, side, prone and seated).
- Luk Pra Kob: Thai herbal packs. Preparation and application
- A short section on Tok Sen

This book is indispensable for the serious massage therapist, as well as for anyone who studies any form of bodywork. It will be also useful for those who simply wish to learn some massage techniques in order to apply them to family members and friends.

261 pages, with many photos and illustrations!

table of contents

about the author 4

the theory
introduction & history 5
methodology of Thai massage 7
principles of Thai Royal Medicine 8
the mantra of Jivaka 10
contraindications & precautions 11
space & hygiene 11
sip sen: the Thai meridians 13

the techniques
Jap Sen: working on the energy lines 25
how To Stop The Blood Flow 32
the feet 35
what lies underneath 48
leg techniques 52
single leg techniques 54
two legs techniques 78
what lies underneath 95
trunk - abdomen & thorax 99
what lies underneath 111
arms & hands 114
what lies underneath 134
side position 137
prone position 173
what lies underneath 206
Thai massage and lumbar disc degeneration 210
seated position 212
what lies underneath 228
face & scalp 230
what lies underneath 243
tok sen 246
luk pra kob 250

epilogue
blending it all together 258