Indian Head Massage 4th Edition
Indian Head Massage 4th Edition

Author: Helen McGuinness

Publisher: Hodder Education

Published: 2013-05-31

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 144418945X

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Cover the fundamentals, from anatomy and physiology to marketing techniques, with this resource from the leading practitioner in the field. Written by Helen McGuinness, this edition of Indian Head Massage has been fully updated in line with the latest NOS and relevant VRQ/NVQ qualifications and contains new essential learning features such as health and safety and knowledge check boxes. It is mapped to all relevant VRQ qualifications - VTCT, City & Guilds and ITEC. Practise for your assessment with multiple-choice questions at the end of every chapter View step-by-step photographs and video clips of massage routines Access a free supporting website which includes interactive quizzes, anatomy and physiology labelling activities and links to video clips Cover the Indian head massage units for Level 3 Beauty Therapy NVQs/VRQs

Indian Head Massage in Essence
Indian Head Massage in Essence

Author: Mary Dalgleish

Publisher: Hodder Education

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780340941652

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Designed to inspire and to motivate, Indian Head Massage in Essence provides readers with a beautifully illustrated, easy to follow introduction to the art of Indian head massage. Indian Head Massage in Essence concentrates on practical application with step-by-step photographs of numerous massage routines. The book enthuses and encourages further study by including fascinating information on doshas, marma points and the treatment of common ailments as well as detailed information on further study and how to develop your interest. Written in an accessible style with numerous learning features such as FAQs, case studies and summaries, this book is the perfect introduction for students on short, level 2 courses, professional massage therapists wishing to enhance their skills, and enthusiastic home learners.

Hinduism and the 1960s
Hinduism and the 1960s

Author: Paul Oliver

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-11-20

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1472530780

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The West has drawn upon Hinduism on a wide scale, from hatha yoga and meditation techniques, to popular culture in music and fashion, yet the contribution of Hinduism to the counter-culture of the 1960s has not been analysed in full. Hinduism and the 1960s looks at the youth culture of the 1960s and early 1970s, and the way in which it was influenced by Hinduism and Indian culture. It examines the origins of the 1960s counter-culture in the Beat movement of the 1950s, and their interest in Eastern religion, notably Zen. When the Beatles visited India to study transcendental meditation, there was a rapid expansion in interest in Hinduism. Young people were already heading east on the so-called 'Hippie Trail', looking for spiritual enlightenment and an escape from the material lifestyle of the West. Paul Oliver examines the lifestyle which they adopted, from living in ashrams to experimenting with drugs, sexual liberation, ayurvedic medicine and yoga. This engaging book analyses the interaction between Hinduism and the West, and the way in which each affected the other. It demonstrates the ways in which contemporary Western society has learned from the ancient religion of Hinduism, and incorporated such teachings as yoga, meditation and a natural holistic lifestyle, into daily life. Each chapter contains a summary and further reading guidance, and a glossary is included at the end of the book, making this ideal reading for courses on Hinduism, Indian religions, and religion and popular culture.

The Love Touch
The Love Touch

Author: Frank L. Clark

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-12-14

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1462072380

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The 5000 year old History of touch was well understood by wise men, kings and queens, royal courts, astrologist, professors, and philosophers. These historical figures learned and understood how daily touch was important to their well being. We have come a long way since then and know now that children can die with touch! Touch supplies the basic needs in our wonderfully orchestrated child-hood development! Daily touch is as important as breathing! Look inside and learn how important daily touch is to your stressful lives!

Complete Massage
Complete Massage

Author: Neal's Yard Remedies

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 1465498915

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Want to really understand the health and wellness benefits of massage? Interested in practicing massage at home or considering taking a course? Let this be your guide on everything from effleurage to epineuria. Annotated anatomy and physiology illustrations show you how different levels of pressure work the muscles, and the profound effect massage can have on the nervous system and on cardio and lymphatic health. Learn how to prepare physically and mentally, and get the lowdown on oils and massage beds, diffusers and candles. And if you're receiving a massage, find out why drinking water before and after is important and how focusing on breathing enhances muscle relaxation. All the core strokes and massage techniques that form the foundation of massage practice are shown photographically with detailed annotations and integrated arrows showing the direction and application of pressure. Familiarize yourself with the key disciplines, from Swedish to shiatsu, reflexology and hot stone therapy. Access over 30 bespoke massage sequences, tailored to treat specific complaints and special client groups, such as pregnant women, babies, and those recovering from surgery. Become an expert in the simple but profoundly effective power of touch and share its miraculous health benefits.

Ear Candling in Essence
Ear Candling in Essence

Author: Mary Dalgleish

Publisher: Hodder Education

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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Designed to inspire and to motivate, Ear Candling in Essence provides students with an exciting and accessible introduction to ear candling. Ear candling, or thermal-auricular therapy as it is sometimes known, has been used for millennia. This fascinating book covers the history of ear candling from its use by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Aztecs to other world cultures including the Hopi Indians by whose name the treatment is often referred today. The book includes information on the anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose, and throat, the benefits of ear candling, and the contraindications to treatment. It then concentrates on practical application with step-by-step color photographs and instruction on the treatment and massage techniques. Written in an accessible style with numerous FAQs, case studies and summaries, this book is the perfect introduction for students on short courses, professional therapists topping up their skills, and anyone wanting to learn more about the history and practice of ear candling.

A Viable Alternative
A Viable Alternative

Author: D. Anne Austin

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2020-02-28

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1490799818

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This book gives factual case studies of the author’s work where lives can be turned around by tools of light into harmony and joy . Many practical examples are given in this truthful, authentic work. It is inspirational in every way

Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage

Author: Helen McGuinness

Publisher: Hodder Education

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780340946046

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Indian Head Massage covers the fundamentals of the subject, from anatomy and physiology to health and safety, massage routines and marketing techniques. The new edition contains new information on Ayurveda and hair oils and covers the specifications for all major examining boards including the VTCT and ITEC diplomas as well as the Indian head masage units for Beauty Therapy NVQ 2 and 3. Full of step-by-step photographs, FAQs and definitions, and including a free CD-ROM with interactive revision activities, this is an essential text for all students of Indian head massage.

Ayurvedic Massage
Ayurvedic Massage

Author: Harish Johari

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1996-07-01

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1620550776

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Ayurvedic Massage is the first book on the subject, and the first new massage therapy introduced to the West since shiatsu. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Practitioners concentrate on the marmas, subtle energy points that respond to gentle physical manipulation, and work with the needs of the different body types. The author guides both the novice and experienced practitioner through each step in the full body massage and explains which oils work best for particular body types. • Includes massage techniques for expectant mothers and their babies. • Outlines techniques and natural remedies for treating specific disorders, including arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and insomnia. • Offers a complete guide to the traditional forty-day beauty treatment as practiced in India, and includes recipes for massage oils, facial creams, and beautifying clay baths.

Women and Reiki
Women and Reiki

Author: Judith MacPherson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-07-05

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1351536834

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Women and Reiki is the first ethnographic study of Reiki and energetic healing in Britain. The book argues that if we are to build an accurate and comprehensive picture of healing we must examine the role of gender, representation and power. Although women healers predominate at the grass roots level these factors have been largely ignored in academic studies of "New Age" and alternative spiritualities. The acknowledgement of women‘s power in these studies is to be found somewhere between male-dominated biomedical approaches to health and apparently more egalitarian holistic discourse and practice. Using the work of theorists such as Michel Foucault and Meredith McGuire, the book shows that women healers are using Reiki and other healing spiritualities to actively engage in a politics of reclamation.