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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.
| ISBN |
9781844803293 |
| Author |
Muriel Burnham-Airey, Adele O'Keefe |
| Number of pages |
192 |
| Cover |
Paperback |
| Publication Date |
2005 |
| Brand |
Cengage |
| Model Number |
04097 |
| In Stock |
Yes |
Product 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.
Features
Learning objectives at the start of each chapter
More tips linking between theory and practice
More health and safety boxes
Syllabus defined question material at the end of chapters with correct answers at the end of the book.
Case Studies with Personal Log and Evaluation section for students to fill out
Respects original Ayurvedic principles to provide holistic understanding
A truly holistic learning experience thanks to the authors respect for the original Ayurvedic principles of Indian head massage
A quality resource with a unique endorsement from Habia and containing all of the knowledge and experience of two top experts in Indian head massage
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgements
About this book
Introduction to Indian Head Massage
1. A brief history of Indian Head massage
2. Anatomy and physiology
3. Health and safety
4. Stress
5. Preparation
6. Oils
7. Massage benefits and manipulations
8. Ayurveda and ayurvedic principles
9. Marma therapy
10. Chakras and Indian head massage
11. Massage technique
12. Independent study
13. Case studies
Further reading
Index
