Reflexology

An authentic guide to Thai yoga massage, a unique therapy that combines stretching, breath work, assisted yoga postures, and pressure point therapy.

A form of Thai Yoga Massage that focuses on the three Ayurvedic body types*; Explains how to determine a person's Ayurvedic body type and provides hands-on techniques for working with them*; Brings the practices presented in Thai Yoga Massage to a new customized level of therapeutic healing The traditional healing arts of Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Massage have a deep and integrated relationship that provides an unparalleled modality for restoring body, mind, and spirit.

An innovative and holistic approach that combines the healing powers of gemstones with reflexology therapy*; Presents a synergistic therapy that can help numerous mental and physical disorders*; Includes illustrated instructions for determining the specific needs of a disorder and how to apply the therapyCombining the healing energy of crystals and reflexology therapy, Gemstone Reflexology offers a holistic approach to triggering the body's self-healing energies to deal with a large number of mental and physical disorders, ranging from heartache to heart disease.

*; Explores the energetic flow, intuitive knowing, and sustained state of grounded centeredness that occur for a healer during the process of healing *; Reveals how healing transforms the healer and how that transformation may elicit more profound and radical healing results *; Examines how the healer establishes communication between her own inner self and that of the person requesting healing In this, her final book, respected Therapeutic Touch cofounder Dolores Krieger explores the energetic flow, intuitive knowing, and grounded centeredness that occur for a healer during a healing session.

A warm and wise self-portrait of the woman who originated the therapy that bears her name.

Explore in detail the profoundly effective power of touch, led by experts at Neal's Yard Remedies.

This is the second edition of a highly successful book - the only one available on this topic.

A clinical reference manual for the evaluation and treatment of muscle pain*; Contains detailed illustrations of pain patterns and trigger-point locations*; 15,000 copies sold in first hardcover editionMyofascial pain syndromes are among the fastest growing problems that physicians, osteopaths, acupuncturists, and physical, occupational, and massage therapists encounter in their patients.

The field of oncology massage is maturing into a discipline with a deeper and deeper body of knowledge.

Techniques that allow parents to be active agents in providing relief and healing when illness occurs in their children *; Reveals the importance of touch in both childhood development and healing *; Details acupoint and trigger point therapy techniques for most common childhood ailments, including asthma *; Identifies when to seek professional help vs.

A fully illustrated guide to abdominal massage for improved cardiovascular health, organ detoxification, and enhanced vital energy *; Includes fully illustrated massage instructions to open restricted blood vessels, direct blood flow for healing, balancing blood pressure, and detoxifying organs *; Details specific massage treatments for many common ailments such as lower back pain, sciatica, asthma, headaches, and reproductive issues *; Explains the ancient art of reading pulses to diagnose organ health *; Reveals how blood acts as the vehicle for our vital energy Blood and chi often flow side by side throughout the body, the blood acting as the vehicle for our vital energy.

*; Presents guidelines for effortless and effective practice, including body mechanics, breathing patterns, flowing movements, incremental pressure, and exercises to improve sensing and to strengthen intuition as you work *; Offers ways to refine and improve classic techniques that are often performed incorrectly, explains broad healing concepts behind individual techniques, and discusses the awareness and sensitivity with which they should be performed *; Answers common questions, clarifies misunderstandings, and presents ways to work with focused intention on a deeper level, and with more grace, ease, and efficiency UNLIKE OTHER BOOKS ABOUT THAI MASSAGE, this guide offers a deep and insightful view of important and often neglected aspects of this work.

Reflexology is a form of complete healing that can detect and correct energy imbalance and restore balance to the body by relating each zone of the body to different points on the hands and feet.

How to apply the precise treatment techniques of Total Reflexology, which combines craniosacral therapy and foot reflexology, to the hands *; Explains the special relationship between the hand and the brain, making hand reflexology ideal for treatment of neurological, mental, and emotional disorders *; Details how to use the occipital zones of craniosacral therapy to pinpoint which zones and points on the hands to treat *; Includes full-color detailed maps of the pressure points and zones of the hands One of the most defining physical characteristics of humanity, the hands contain reflex zones and pressure points related to the systems and organs of the body just like the feet.

Ayurvedic Massage is the first book on the subject, and the first new massage therapy introduced to the West since shiatsu.

Since its beginnings in Australia in the 1890s, the Alexander Technique has become renowned as a powerful and effective antidote to the stresses and strains that modern life places upon our bodies.

Reflexology is a complementary healing technique, second only to aromatherapy in popularity.

A first-of-its-kind guide that outlines and explains the health-promoting properties of lymphatic massage, featuring beautifully illustrated, five-minute self-massage sequences anyone can do at home.

A full-color, step-by-step guide to the simple two-point touch method of Jin Shin Jyutsu for quick relief from many common conditions and injuries *; Details the 52 energy points of Jin Shin Jyutsu, called Safety Energy Locks (SELs), where energy is most likely to become blocked along the body's energy pathways and where it is also most easily released *; Explains the sequence of points to hold and the appropriate finger mudras (positions) to address specific ailments, conditions, and injuries as well as stimulate the body's self-healing response and harmonize energy flow *; Includes concise yet detailed instructions and clear illustrations of the energy points and sequences A gentle self-help method for harmonizing energy flow, strengthening the immune system, and stimulating the body's self-healing response, Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese healing art akin to an easier form of acupressure.

Too many of us hold our physical, mental and emotional pain within our bodies, where it slows energy, manifests as tension and can have a damaging impact upon our health.

Learn to treat over 100 physical and emotional ailments with remedies from Reiki Healing for Beginners.

Una guía para el tratamiento del dolor producido por lesiones comunes en los deportes y otras actividades físicas

•Contiene técnicas que se pueden aplicar en el hogar para promover la sanación y la toma de conciencia de la musculatura del cuerpo

•Explica como aliviar el dolor mediante el uso de masajes manuales junto con pequeñas pelotas para fisioterapia

•Incluye una sección con ilustraciones de tratamientos organizados por zona del cuerpo.

A comprehensive reference guide to locating and treating nearly 400 acupoints throughout the body*; Explores in precise detail the acupuncture points of the 12 main channels/meridians, plus the conception and governor vessels *; Explains the theory of acupuncture from both traditional Chinese and Western medical perspectives with maps of the body *; Full-color throughout and abundantly illustrated A complete reference atlas of acupuncture and acupressure points, this newly updated guide by renowned shiatsu, qigong, and bodywork teacher Chris Jarmey with experienced acupuncture clinician Lynn Pearce illustrates how to best locate and treat nearly 400 acupoints throughout the body.

The therapeutic art of shiatsu is now widely practised in the West, yet practitioners find it difficult to acquire the training that will take them beyond the mechanistic level.

An illustrated guide to releasing emotional and physical blockages in the pelvic area through massage *; Presents step-by-step instructions for sexual organ massages for women and men *; Explains techniques to release knots, unravel nerve and lymphatic tangles, dissolve toxins and sediments, and increase blood flow *; Effective for impotency, frequent and difficult urination, painful menstruation, ovarian cysts, menopause symptoms, painful intercourse, and low libido as well as back pain, sciatica, and hormone imbalance Our sexual organs play a major role in our physical and emotional health.

Focussing specifically on reflexology of the hands, this book covers all the information needed for effective practice, increased understanding of theory, and skill development.

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Simple and fast-acting self-treatment of emotional issues with acupressure points *; Illustrates how to quickly treat emotional difficulties arising from acute crises or loss and long-term issues such as depression and anxiety *; Explains how to remove the emotional blocks and scars at the root of many common physical ailments, such as eczema, ulcers, and weight gain *; Provides guidance on treating others, including babies and children, and daily treatment routines to combat stress and create emotional and energetic balance Does emotion rule you or do you rule your emotions?

A full-color illustrated and comprehensive study guide for reflexology*; Provides detailed and accurate anatomical drawings, zone and reflex maps, and muscle tables *; Offers extensive basic pathology of all body systems, including case studies *; Ideal for students of reflexology up to levels 2 and 3; exceeds the curriculum requirements of all the major awarding bodies *; Includes a study outline for each chapter as well as review and multiple choice questions Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that encourages the body to balance and heal itself.

The therapeutic art of shiatsu is now widely practised in the West, yet practitioners find it difficult to acquire the training that will take them beyond the mechanistic level.

Un manual de referencia clínica para la evaluación y el tratamiento de los dolores musculares

• Contiene ilustraciones detalladas de los patrones de dolor y de la ubicación de los puntos de activación

El dolor miofascial es uno de los problemas más generalizados que encuentran en sus pacientes los médicos, osteópatas, acupunturistas y fisioterapeutas.

This fascinating anthology presents a much wider scope than other books on Thai massage, and uncovers a wealth of previously unavailable information on the historical, spiritual, and cultural connections to this powerful healing art.

A full-color guide to using crystal wands in bodywork and energy medicine *; Explores the healing properties and indications for more than 70 crystal wands *; Explains how the shape of a crystal wand amplifies the crystal's energetic effects and provides long-lasting results *; Provides step-by-step instructions for crystal-wand techniques in massage and reflexology, in energy work such as aura tuning and chakra balancing, and for protection, power, and relaxation The healing powers of crystals and gemstones were known more than eight hundred years ago by the mystic Hildegard von Bingen and as far back as two millennia ago by the Greek physician Dioskurides.

A comprehensive integrative handbook on fertility treatment, and Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART), the book is written by specialist contributors for health professionals and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners, and for those seriously considering ART themselves.

Too many of us hold our physical, mental and emotional pain within our bodies, where it slows energy, manifests as tension and can have a damaging impact upon our health.

A full-color guide to crystal massage for healing, energy balance, and stress release in the physical, emotional, and energetic bodies*; Illustrates full-body massage techniques with crystal wands, crystal spheres, polished stones, and amber*; Details the healing properties of more than 50 crystals and gemstones and how to select the proper one for a specific condition*; Explains how to cleanse and recharge crystal, gemstone, and amber after each massage so energies are not transferred from one person to anotherIn this full-color illustrated guide, Michael Gienger, along with contributors Hildegard Weiss and Ursula Dombrowksy, details the energetics and healing properties of more than 50 crystals and gemstones for use in massage.

A comprehensive guide to emotional blockages in the energy body and their physical manifestations *; Details how emotional trauma, long-term stress, and environmental influences cause energy blockages in the subtle body that affect the physical body *; Explores more than 30 specific physical ailments, detailing the energetic origins of each condition and which meridians, chakras, and points are affected *; Explains how to interpret and work with energies released in massage and during yoga practice In this comprehensive guide to subtle energy and its associated physical manifestations, Robert Henderson reveals how the discomfort and pain you carry in your physical body is related to the energies of the life you have experienced.

A guide to the treatment of pain from common sports injuries and other physical activities*; Contains at-home techniques to promote healing and self-awareness of the body's musculature*; Explains how to relieve pain using manual massage in conjunction with small physio balls*; Includes an illustrated treatment reference section organized by region of the bodyThe vast majority of physical injuries incurred by active people begin with muscular injuries that are not addressed by the conventional medical approach to orthopedic care.

A comprehensive integrative handbook on fertility treatment, and Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART), the book is written by specialist contributors for health professionals and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners, and for those seriously considering ART themselves.

Reflexology is a safe and gentle therapy that combats stress, boosts the immune system, and stimulates our natural healing processes.

The first complete book of reflexology to incorporate acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, and the chakra system*; Remaps the entire foot to fine-tune the pressure points*; Explains how to work with the emotional reactions that may be released when physical conditions are treated*; Full-color detailed diagrams provide precise illustrations of pressure points In this groundbreaking work, Dr.

Many of us hold on to old fears, traumas and stresses and allow them to define and frame our lives.

A guide to the practice of Sound Balancing, using tuning forks to clear trauma stored in the human energy field *; Provides a precise map of the energetic biofield that surrounds the body, showing where specific emotions, memories, traumas, and pain are stored *; Details how to locate stored trauma in the biofield with a tuning fork and clear it *; Explains how Sound Balancing provides consistent, predictable relief from pain, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, digestive disorders, and many other ailments When Eileen McKusick began offering sound therapy in her massage practice she soon discovered she could use tuning forks to locate and hear disturbances in the energy field, or biofield, that surrounded each of her clients.

Many of us hold on to old fears, traumas and stresses and allow them to define and frame our lives.

A guide to reflexology treatments combined with complementary therapies to restore energetic balance, relieve pain, and support healing *; Provides more than 30 full-color maps of reflex zone systems from head to toe, including the ears, mouth, tongue, fingernails, and torso *; Explains how to incorporate supportive therapies such as essential oils, crystal wand massage, and visualization to maximize healing *; Examines the history and evolution of reflexology, revealing both its Eastern and Western roots, as well as recent international advancements Expanding the practice of reflexology beyond the feet and hands, Ewald Kliegel illustrates how to precisely and quickly treat different emotional and physical disorders with an integrated combination of reflexology and complementary therapies.

Based on the ancient system of Chinese medicine, Japanese holistic face massage has been used for centuries to maintain a youthful complexion, reflect inner calm and promote longevity.