Ayurvedic Herbal Massage
Book Specification
Item Code: | IDE789 |
Author: | Gita Ramesh, Photographs: Amit Pasricha |
Publisher: | Lustre Press, Roli Books |
Language: | English |
Edition: | 2005 |
ISBN: | 8174360964 |
Pages: | 84 (Color Illus: 140) |
Cover: | Hardcover |
Other Details | 8.0" X 9.25" |
Weight | 480 gm |
Book Description
Perfectly in tune with the newly awakened mantra of Return to Nature, Ayurvedic Herbal Massage brings to you one of the oldest-known therapies for rejuvenating the body, toning the muscles, improving blood circulation, repairing worn-out tissues, removing toxins and knocking off fat. The medicinal value of the herbal oils used in Ayurvedic Massage has multifarious advantages over normal massage.
Full body Massage; focused massage for the head, neck, ears and nose; therapeutic massages and a Self-Massage programme, this book offers all these in a format comprising easy to follow step-by-step instructions and photographs.
Catering not only to those with a proclivity to health problems, the book is for everyone interested in a non-drug, non-invasive Feel Fit-Stay Fit state of body and mind.
About the Author:
Gita Ramesh hails from a family of highly acclaimed Ayurvedic physicians in Palakkad, Kerala. In 1989, along with her husband, she set up Kairali Ayurvedic Centre in New Delhi which offers curative and therapeutic massages. Its success has led to another centre being opened at Palakkad, Kerala. A third centre is also being planned at Khajuraho in Central India.
About the Photographer:
Amit Pasricha, born into a family of photographers, was a professional photographer by the time he graduated. He has worked with leading National Geographic photographers in Maimi, USA, and travelled extensively in India and abroad.
CONTENTS
FOREWORD | 7 |
AYURVEDA - The 'Science of Life' | 9 |
ABHYANGAM - Full Body Massage Basic Techniques for Abhyangam Massaging on Focused Areas |
13 |
SPECIALISED MASSAGE Pizhichil · Talapothichil · Khadikizhi Navrakizhi · Dhara |
41 |
SELF-MASSAGE - A Keep-Fit Programme | 49 |
HERBS AND HERBAL OILS - The 'Root' of The Massage | 71 |
IMPORTANCE OF DIET | 81 |
APPENDIX | 84 |