Learn more advanced therapeutic techniques to provide this
beautiful, rhythmic healing modality on a massage table. Dr. Anthony James, CMT, ND, MDAM, the top instructor in the United States,
walks you step-by-step through a complete advanced routine on the table,
covering over 50 asanas. Beginning with Puja (affirmation), Dr. James
demonstrates techniques in the traditional Five Attitudes/Postures: Supine,
Side Lying, Prone, Abdomen and Leg Stretching, and Seated. Techniques include
gentle rocking; deep stretching; striking; kneading; pinching and rolling;
pulling, rotations, and rhythmic compression with thumbs, palms, elbows,
forearms, knees, and feet. For a solid understanding of Thai massage, Dr. James
discusses benefits and contraindications, origins of Thai massage, different
styles (the Southern Royal Method, Northern Style, and BuddhaiSawanSchool), Ayurvedic
anatomy (the primary Chakras and Sen lines), client assessment, and room
set-up. Throughout, he also addresses balance vs. structural corrections; steps
emulating energy flow; 10 key points for balance; working on position,
attitude, relationship, and transition; and, breath, emphasis, and pressure. (2
Hrs. 57 Mins.)
Series
featured in Positive Health Magazine, Issue 163 – Oct. 2009
Features:
2 Hours 57 Minutes
DVD format
Includes techniques of balance
vs. structural corrections; steps emulating energy flow; 10 key points
for balance; working on position, attitude, relationship, and
transition; and, breath, emphasis, and pressure.
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