Bodywise: An Introduction to Hellerwork for Regaining Flexibility and Well-Being
Author: Joseph Heller
Bodywise is based on Joseph Heller's own brand of deep-tissue bodywork, which makes the connection between life issues and natural bodily alignment, and shows how to restore the body's natural balance. The book teaches readers how to regain control and become a full-time owner of their bodies. Part One explains the way the body works, in everyday life as well as in the structures of consciousness. Part Two takes the reader on a guided tour of the Hellerwork experience.
Book about: Running with the Whole Body or Self Esteem Comes in All Sizes
Thai Massage: Sacred Body Work
Author: Ananda Apfelbaum
Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit.
Interest in Thai massage has been growing rapidly. This is no surprise given its unique multifaceted approach to the body. Thai massage combines acupressure, stretching, reflexology, assisted yoga postures, herbal compresses, prayer and meditation. It benefits everyone, active or inactive, healthy or not. Sometimes called the "lazy man's yoga" it stretches and relaxes the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body.
Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions which enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy with a partner at home or with a client. The book explains the historical and philosophical background of Thai massage as well as its religious origins. Throughout the book, Ananda always reminds us of the deeper meaning of this sacred modality - compassion in action. A must for all those interested in the healing arts.
Table of Contents:
| Part I | The Background | |
| 1. | Massage: Compassion in Action | 3 |
| 2. | Massage: East and West | 5 |
| 3. | Thai Massage: A Unique Style | 8 |
| 4. | The Historical Roots of Thai Massage | 19 |
| 5. | The Philosophical Foundations of Thai Massage | 31 |
| 6. | Emotions and the Body | 50 |
| Part II | The Practice | |
| 7. | Body Mechanics Used in Thai Massage | 55 |
| 8. | The Session: Preparation, Effects, and Closure | 62 |
| 9. | The Traditional Sequence: The Supine Position | 73 |
| 10. | The Traditional Sequence: The Side-Lying Position | 148 |
| 11. | The Traditional Sequence: The Prone Position | 186 |
| 12. | The Traditional Sequence: The Inverted Position | 212 |
| 13. | The Traditional Sequence: The Seated Position | 226 |
| Appendix | Pichest Boonthumme, Thailand's Master Masseur | 249 |
| Notes | 252 | |
| Glossary | 254 | |
| Bibliography | 256 | |
| Credits | 258 | |
| Resources | 259 | |
| Brief Biographies | 263 | |
| About the Author: My Story | 265 | |
| Acknowledgments | 269 |
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