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Indian Head Massage: A Practical Guide

Author:
Murial Burnham-Airey; Adele O'Keefe
Edition: 002
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781844803293
ISBN 10: 1844803295
Copyright: 2005
Price: $64.95


Description:
Indian Head Massage: A Practical Guide, Second Edition has been extensively revised to provide comprehensive coverage for all Indian head massage courses, including BTEC and VTCT awards. Published by Thomson Learning in association with Habia, this exciting new edition provides a complete guide for students wishing to gain a professional qualification in Indian head massage, whatever their mode of learning - college, work-based, part-time or evening courses, or self-study. All aspects of Indian head massage, from massage technique to anatomy and physiology, are covered using an interactive workbook approach. This practical textbook offers a total learning package, complete with clear step-by-step instructions and photographic sequences to take the reader through each skill.


Table of Contents:
Foreword
Acknowledgements
About this book
Introduction to Indian Head Massage
Chapter 1. A brief history of Indian Head massage
Chapter 2. Anatomy and physiology
Chapter3. Health and safety
Chapter 4. Stress
Chapter 5. Preparation
Chapter 6. Oils
Chapter 7. Massage benefits and manipulations
Chapter 8. Ayurveda and ayurvedic principles
Chapter 9. Marma therapy
Chapter 10. Chakras and Indian head massage
Chapter 11. Massage technique
Chapter 12. Independent study
Chapter 13. Case studies
Further reading
Index
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