The Magic of Massage
Book Specification
| Item Code: | IDF207 |
| Author: | Tanushree Podder |
| Publisher: | PUSTAK MAHAL |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2018 |
| ISBN: | 8122307507 |
| Pages: | 172 (Illustrated throughout B & W Figures) |
| Cover: | Paperback |
| Other Details | 9.3" X 7" |
| Weight | 440 gm |
Book Description
Tanushree Podder is a management graduate. She has specialized in labour laws and HRD. Her inquisitive mind led her to make forays into various field like beauty, education, Reiki, Vipassana and computers. Lately, she has been doing a detailed study of the various alternative therapies used in India and abroad. Her forte lies in writing on various subjects like human relationships, health and humour etc. She has been writing for over twenty years for almost all newspapers and English Magazines published in the country.
She has travelled widely through the country with her husband who is an army officer. She believes that travelling has been her greatest educator. It helped her in imbibing the essence of the different cultures and learning about life.
Tanushree's interests very from music to reading and community work. Her other books, which have been well appreciated are: Fit & Fine in body & mind, Over 1000 Plus Household Hints, Dishes and Desserts, Beauty Solutions, Youthful Forever and Smart Memory.
CONTENTS
| Preface | 9 | |
| Chapter 1 | INTRODUCTION | 11 |
| Origin of Massage | 12 | |
| THE HISTORY OF MASSAGE THERAPY | 14 | |
| WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY? | 17 | |
| Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage | 20 | |
| Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy | 20 | |
| Types of Massage | 21 | |
| Massage and Health Benefits | 23 | |
| THE STAGES OF MASSAGE-HEALING | 25 | |
| When Should You Seek Clinical Massage Therapy? | 26 | |
| USING MASSAGE FOR PAIN CONTROL | 27 | |
| Chapter 2 | MASSAGE FOR BABIES & OTHERS | 28 |
| Baby Massage in Different Countries | 28 | |
| The Benefits of Baby Massage | 28 | |
| How can Massage Benefit Your Infant's Sleep? | 31 | |
| HOW TO MASSAGE | 33 | |
| Some Tips About the Massage | 37 | |
| HEAD MASSAGE | 39 | |
| The Origins of Indian Head Massage | 39 | |
| Benefits of Head Massage | 40 | |
| FACIAL MASSAGE | 43 | |
| Benefits of a Facial Massage | 43 | |
| Facial Massage for Beauty | 43 | |
| A STRESS RELEASE FACIAL MASSAGE | 45 | |
| A DIY Facial Massage | 46 | |
| CELLULITE BODY MASSAGE | 49 | |
| What is Cellulite? | 49 | |
| SPORTS MASSAGE | 52 | |
| Event Massage | 55 | |
| Benefits of Sports Massage | 56 | |
| Aromatherapy and Sports Massage | 60 | |
| Medical Massage | 61 | |
| WORKPLACE MASSAGE | 62 | |
| Chapter 3 | Ayurvedic & Swedish Massage | 63 |
| Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Massage | 63 | |
| Panchakarma | 64 | |
| Ayurvedic Massage | 67 | |
| What is Kerala Massage Therapy? | 67 | |
| Herbal Steam Bath | 69 | |
| Specialised Forms of Therapy | 70 | |
| Abhyanga Massage | 72 | |
| SWEDISH MASSAGE | 78 | |
| Basic Techniques of Swedish Massage | 78 | |
| Trigger Point Therapy | 85 | |
| Trigger Point Treatments | 87 | |
| Guidelines for Giving Deep Tissue Massage | 88 | |
| Guidelines for Receiving Deep Tissue Bodywork | 89 | |
| Chapter 4 | The Oriental Massage Techniques | 91 |
| Yin and Yang | 91 | |
| The Five Elements | 92 | |
| JAPANESE MASSAGE - SHIATSU | 96 | |
| Shiatsu Philosophies | 98 | |
| Basic Rules When Practising Shiatsu | 100 | |
| The Meridians | 102 | |
| Shiatsu on the Face and Head | 107 | |
| Using Shiatsu for Common Ailments | 111 | |
| Chinese Massage (Tui-Na Therapy) | 114 | |
| MONGOLIAN MASSAGE, CHUA-KA | 120 | |
| TIBETAN MASSAGE | 121 | |
| NUAD BO'RARN : The Traditional Healing Massage of Thailand |
124 | |
| About Thai Massage | 126 | |
| Thai Yoga Massage | 127 | |
| Chapter 5 | Allied Therapies | 128 |
| Aromatherapy Massage | 128 | |
| AROMATHERAPY OILS AND THEIR BENEFITS | 132 | |
| Facial Massage | 315 | |
| Hand Massage | 316 | |
| Which Essential Oils To Use, and When | 137 | |
| AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE THROUGH THE DAY | 138 | |
| REFLEXOLOGY | 139 | |
| Benefits of Reflexology | 140 | |
| Foot Reflexes Chart | 141 | |
| Hand Reflexes Chart | 142 | |
| Relaxation Technique | 142 | |
| Thumb Technique | 142 | |
| Index Finger Technique | 143 | |
| Rotating | 143 | |
| Flexing | 143 | |
| COMMON AILMENTS AND REFLEXOLOGY | 144 | |
| ROLFING | 147 | |
| OSTEOPATHY | 149 | |
| Chapter 6 | Healing with Massage | 151 |
| Basic Massage Techniques | 151 | |
| PREVENTIVE MASSAGE | 156 | |
| Self Massage | 156 | |
| Hand Massage | 156 | |
| Revitalising Arm and Neck Massage | 157 | |
| Leg Massage | 157 | |
| Massaging Your Partner | 159 | |
| Back Massage | 160 | |
| Arm and Hand Massage | 162 | |
| Ailment and Remedies | 164 | |
| SELF MASSAGE | 167 | |
| Massage Oils and their therapeutic qualities | 169 | |
| Basic Oils and Their Uses | 169 |
