Get our latest book recommendations, author news, and competitions right to your inbox.
Thai Massage & Thai Healing Arts
Practice, Culture and Spirituality
By Bob Haddad
Contributions by Kira Balaskas, Michael Reed Gach, C. Pierce Salguero, Enrico Corsi and Nephyr Jacobsen
Published by Findhorn Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
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. Topics include ways to refine and maintain a healthy practice, breathwork and body mechanics, self-protection techniques, reading body language, acupressure concepts, and Thai herbal compress therapy. The spiritual and cultural section offers modern translations of ancient texts, Indian and Buddhist influences, magic amulets and sacred tattoos, and accessory modalities such as reusi dat ton (stretching) and tok sen (hammering therapy). Rounding out this thorough text, the final section features essays about actual practice with clients, written by therapists and teachers from around the world. The extensive experience and information provided in this reference book is invaluable to students or practitioners who wish to deepen their personal and professional understanding of traditional Thai healing arts.
Product Details
- Publisher: Findhorn Press (September 24, 2013)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9781844099061
Raves and Reviews
"I highly recommend this traditional Thai massage anthology for all those interested in healing work. This excellent book provides new insights and perspectives into the world of hands-on healing."
– Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., Author of Acupressure for Emotional Healing
"This excellent book represents a significant milestone in the establishment and emergence of traditional Thai healing arts in the modern world. The breadth, depth, quality and scope of the contributions is astounding. I congratulate and thank the author and contributing writers for their diligent efforts."
– Richard Gold Ph.D., L.Ac., Author of Thai Massage: A Traditional Medical Technique
"Bob Haddad has poured his extensive knowledge into this beautiful text, and carefully, comprehensively, and lovingly deconstructs the art of Thai Massage for the reader. His personal and professional experiences woven throughout the book add depth of character and treasured authenticity. As an additional demonstration that this text is his gift to the bodywork profession, the book shares wisdom from more than a dozen other practitioners."
– Leslie A. Young, Ph.D., Massage & Bodywork magazine
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Thai Massage & Thai Healing Arts eBook 9781844099061
