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This practical and highly illustrated introduction to the principles and techniques of Thai massage discusses the theories of Thai medicine and its Chinese and Ayurvedic influences. It offers clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for all Thai massage techniques accompanied by full color photographs and drawings, with arrows to indicate direction of movement. Basic explanations describe how massage therapists can use elements of these techniques and apply them immediately in their own practice. - Gives clear and easy-to-follow descriptions for each technique. - Techniques can be used alone, in conjunction with other forms of massage, or to facilitate Yoga and other meditation practices. - Cli...
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. Sometimes called the "lazy person's yoga", Thai massage 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.
This book is a "must have" for dance lovers, with routines in nine different jazz styles. In JAZZ DANCE STYLES AND STEPS FOR FUN, all the steps are choreographed to suit the particular jazz style of that chapter. By the time you complete the book you'll understand the growth of American jazz dance and the various influences on its development. A finalist in ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards, 2003. 5-STAR review, "an excellent and thoroughly 'user friendly' self-help resource" — Midwest Book Review. 5-STAR review, "healthy avenue for fun and exercise through excellent workouts in jazz" — ForeWordreviews.com.
Step into the dazzling world of South Miami Beach, where glitz and glamour hide a sinister truth in The Most Beautiful Insanity, the electrifying start to the South Beach Crime Thriller Series. When a gorgeous fashion model dies from a suspicious overdose, the dark side of the glamorous modeling industry is thrust into the spotlight. Enter Detective Trace Strickland, who plunges headfirst into the city’s pulsating nightlife, uncovering a twisted web of lies that leads straight to Drexel Waters—a dangerously charming male model with a taste for excess. Not only is Drexel responsible for the girl's death, but he’s also an old friend of Detective Strickland, making this case personal—and deadly. As the billionaire father of the victim sets out on a ruthless quest for vengeance, a deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues, with Drexel at the center. Detective Strickland must navigate a maze of betrayal, danger, and moral ambiguity. But in South Beach, where everyone has something to hide, even the police can’t be trusted.
Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Susan Salvo's Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition brings a whole new meaning to the word 'comprehensive.' This student-friendly text boasts more than 700 illustrations and expanded sections on neuroscience, research, and special populations, plus new line drawings in the kinesiology chapter of origins and insertions that match the painted skeletons found in most classrooms. It makes the essential principles of massage therapy more approachable and prepares you for success in class, on licensing and board certification exams, and in a wide range of therapeutic practice settings. Clear, straightforward app...
Make the essential principles of massage therapy more approachable! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition prepares you for success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. The new edition of this student friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded information on the latest sanitation protocols, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what you will encounter in the field. - UPDATED pathologies ensure they are current and reflect what you will see in the field as a practitioner. - UPDATED Research Literacy and evidence-informed practice ski...
Prepare for an extraordinary adventure in the breathtaking second installment of The Lost Books of Jyn! The once mighty kingdom of Tartaria lies in ruins. It has been devastated by the Cathyrnee warrior tribe and their fearsome allies: man-eating giants and flying, lightning-breathed creatures. Leading this alliance, Chief Arlyn has unwittingly summoned the evil spirit Baal, whose thirst for chaos threatens to destroy the entire realm. Banished to the forests, Prince Shayan rules over his scattered people. Pursued relentlessly by Baal’s beasts, Shayan embarks on a perilous journey to Burnya, seeking refuge. Unknown to him, his sister Sarna, with her kidnapper-turned-lover Luca, is also hea...
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Discover Unparalleled Wonder and Peril in The Lost Books of Jyn: A Dark Fantasy Duology Enter a war-torn realm where an ancient evil stirs in The Lost Books of Jyn. Amidst mutants and monsters, warriors and warlocks, a young shaman princess emerges as humanity’s last hope. To save her world, she must first escape the ex-military bandits who kidnapped her, an act of revenge against her tyrannical father. Their enigmatic leader becomes her tormentor and teacher--her foe and lover. Meanwhile, her brother the prince struggles to maintain the stability of their post-war kingdom, increasingly threatened by their dementia-inflicted father the king. Even worse, their defeated tribal enemy plots revenge. They enter an alliance with a dark shamanic cult. Unknown to the tribe, the cult carries its own diabolic motives, summoning an evil capable of destroying their world forever. Journey through The Atrocity Bells and The Apocalypse Wedding, two gripping adventures forming an epic series. Prepare to be transported to a high fantasy world where courage is tested, alliances are forged, and the fate of an entire realm hangs in the balance.
Plunge into the dark and treacherous underbelly of Dark Lords of the Trailer Park. This gripping collection of stories takes you on a thrill ride through a landscape of desire, desperation, and danger. ◆ Join two mysterious outsiders on a road trip, both secretly ordered to assassinate the other. ◆ Feel the gritty intensity as an aging pro wrestler relives his battles—both in and out of the ring. ◆ Get lost in the scandalous life of a notorious socialite who shatters every moral line he crosses. ◆ Buckle up as a reckless NASCAR driver speeds away from his demons, one hairpin turn at a time. ◆ Enter the mind of a poet and performance artist, exploring the healing power of deviance in a society that refuses to understand him. Dark Lords of the Trailer Park explores redemption in unexpected places, diving into the complexities of human nature and the triumphs and challenges of society's outcasts.