Product Description

An authentic guide to Thai yoga massage, a unique therapy that combines stretching, breath work, assisted yoga postures, and pressure point therapy. * Includes more than 80 illustrations, 30 charts, and a complete series of postures for a two-hour full-body massage. * Author Kam Thye Chow has taught massage in Thailand and throughout Europe and North America.

Until recently Thai yoga massage was virtually unknown in the West. It has its roots in both the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda and Thai Buddhism. In this unique practice, the therapist gives a full-body massage that combines palming and thumbing along the Thai energy lines and pressure points with gentle stretching, movement, and breath work reminiscent of tai chi. Using his or her own hands, feet, arms, and legs, the practitioner gently guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures, creating a harmonious and therapeutic "dance" that leads to greater physical awareness, grace, and spiritual energy.

In this comprehensive guide for practitioners, Kam Thye Chow leads readers through every aspect of this dance--from its history and philosophy to a detailed presentation of a complete Thai yoga massage session. This important reference includes more than 80 illustrated postures, 30 charts and drawings, and a complete series of postures for a two-hour full-body massage that focuses attention on both the upper and lower body, which receive equal stress in the Western lifestyle. Information on contraindications, anatomy, and physiology integrates Western medical knowledge and theory with this ancient tradition. Massage therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other medical professionals will find Thai Yoga Massage an important and innovative complement to their practice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #567812 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Stephen Cope, author of Yoga and the Quest for the True Self
Kam Thye Chow establishes himself as one of the leading voices in the development and transmission of this ancient practice.

Swami Ramananda, President, Integral Yoga Institute of New York
Only a true master of Thai massage could present this profound healing art with such clarity and precision.

Robert Noah Calvert, Founder of Massage Magazine and author of The History of Massage
Thai Yoga Massage is necessary reading for anyone interested in this indigenous healing art and its contemporary practice.

Customer Reviews

easy to learn this massage techinique
thorough, user-friendly, and helpful.

Excellent source
Kam Thye Chow's book is fantastic. You will not be disappointed.

Great Book
I ordered this book without knowing too much about Thai Yoga Massage. I also ordered another book on the same subject. This book is far superior as it accentuates the stance of the therapist which is of upmost importance in doing Thai Yoga Massage. The other book failed to say much about that aspect. Kam has a great reputation for having lots of integrity. I'm signing up to take one of his workshops. I highly recommend this book!