This practical guide brings together the very best natural health-promoting practices, with detailed step-by-step instructions from leading experts. A comprehensive guide to natural therapies for the mind and body, this book shows how to use the traditional arts of massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu, reflexology and yoga. The book is divided into comprehensive sections on massage, aromatherapy and yoga. The section on massage focuses on the benefits of massage from being relaxing to invigorating. By mastering a few simple techniques and sequences, you will learn the language of touch – a valuable gift or yourself and others. The second section on aromatherapy helps to discover the ancient art of aromatherapy, refined over the centuries, and shows how to harness the therapeutic powers of essential oils in a relaxing, restorative massage that combines the sense of smell with the healing value of touch. This wonderful guide also focuses on the timeless Indian philosophy of yoga, which brings together physical and spiritual discipline to promote health and peace of mind. This section, which is based on the internationally renowned Iyengar method, provides a ten-week course for home practice including exercise, relaxation, and breath control. Fully illustrated throughout with step-by-step colour photographs clearly explaining all the techniques, this book provides expert advice on using each therapy to promote physical well-being and help treat common ailments.
Authors: Carole Mc Gilvery, Jimi Reed, Mira Mehta
Publishers: Hermes House
Date of Publication: 2003
No. of pages: 256