The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique

The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique
by Anthony Porter, Carola Beresford Cooke, Lucinda Lidell

The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique
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Author: Anthony Porter, Carola Beresford Cooke, Lucinda Lidell
Contributor: Sara Thomas
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-01-02
ISBN: 0743203909
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Fireside
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Book Reviews of The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique

Book Review: A "Nice" Intoduction to Massage
Summary: 3 Stars

As a connoisseur of massages and a practitioner I thought to get this book for a friend of mine who is beginning their own massage practice. Although the title promises alot, it really just gives you the following information:

-Basic Western Massage (Basic Body rub techniques)
-Shiatsu
-Reflexology

There are many of other disciplines I would have liked to see covered, but for fundamentals it is a good beginners book. It gives you the basics and some common sense advice on creating an environment and why human touch is so important. The illustrations are easy to understand, and the artist conveys the sensuality of touch very well. If you want an introductory book this is one to get, especially for the novice and beginning masseur/masseuse.

Summary of The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique

Experience the Healing Power of Massage

With more than 650,000 copies sold, The Book of Massage is the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage offers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. In the comfort of your own home, you can

  • Soothe away stress and tension
  • Develop your body's unique healing powers
  • Banish headaches and back pain
  • Share the language of touch
  • Experience optimum health and vitality

    Now revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout, The Book of Massage is a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.


    With more than 650,000 copies sold, massage therapist Lucinda Lidell's Book of Massage has been updated with new photos and instructional drawings. Not for the prudish, as the subjects in most of the photos are completely in the buff, the book presents an intense, information-packed, step-by-step guide to traditional massage, shiatsu, and reflexology.

    No matter which method you choose to focus on (you're advised to choose one at a time), Lidell is thorough in her explanations of the strokes and techniques necessary to give relaxing, therapeutic massage in the privacy of your own home. Detailed drawings, diagrams, and photographs help to further demonstrate how to address each individual body part.

    Divided into distinct chapters for each of the three methods, The Book of Massage also includes several sections that Lidell stresses are fundamental to all types of massage. The first is "Beginning," with information such as creating the right atmosphere (a warm room and soft lighting), applying oil, and finding a comfortable position. Additionally, Lidell suggests that everyone should review sections on the human touch and anatomy, both of which oddly come at the end of the book.

    As thorough as The Book of Massage may be, do not expect to walk away from it an expert. As with any skill worth learning, giving good massage takes time, study, and practice, practice, practice. --Bree Altman

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