The New Art of Massage by Ferrara, Guillermo -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Copyright Contents Prologue Theory

The Psychology of Holistic Massage

The Seven Bodies Essence and Existence The Seven Chakras: The Disks of Awareness The Seven Chakras How Energy Problems Somatize Pain in the Body: Finding the Cause Principles of Energy Touch The Body: The Magical Creation The Skeletal System The Circulatory System The Nervous System The Muscular System The Internal Organs

Principles of Each Method

Shiatsu Tantric Massage Reflexology Sensitive Massage What Does Each One Do and How Do They Differ? Practicing Holistic Massage

The Therapist’s Training and Wisdom

Purification Program for Holistic Therapists Sequence of Yoga Asanas The Six Qualities of a Good Therapist Couples’ Meditation Beginners and Professionals Spiritual Openness Do-In: The Self-Massage

Elements of a Massage

Physical Comfort The Environment: Stimulation of the Six Senses Specific Oils Disorders and Their Treatments

Practice

Zen Shiatsu

Qi Energy Kyo and Jitsu: Deficiency or Excess of Qi Ways to Apply Pressure The Five Elements Basic Shiatsu Techniques Techniques for the Sacrum and Sciatic Nerve The Pain Relief Trilogy Zen Shiatsu Points to Target Specific Problems Hara: Center of Vital Energy Shiatsu on the Face and Head The Keys to Zen Shiatsu Working the Points on the Upper Back The Meridians and Their Points

Tantric Massage

The Big Bang: Rain of Light on the Cells The Seven Principles of Tantric Massage 1. The Principle of the Body 2. The Principle of Movement and Dance 3. The Principle of Breathing 4. The Principle of Fire and Arousal 5. The Principle of Pleasure and Love 6. The Principle of the Union between Shiva and Shakti 7. The Principle of Silence, Ecstasy, and Unity Harmonization of the Chakras Massaging the Chakras on the Feet Tantric Massage for Couples Chakra Points on the Body

Reflexology

The Benefits of Reflexology in the Body Map of the Foot Foot Massage Techniques Tips for before and after the Session

Sensitive Massage

Basics of Sensitive Massage Sensitive Massage for Different Types of People Techniques for Different Personality Types

Epilogue