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Ayurveda, Natures Medicine is an excellent introduction to the full field of Ayurvedic Medicine from diet and herbs to yoga and massage. It has a notable emphasis on practical self-care and daily life regimens that makes it helpful for everyone seeking health and wholeness. The book is an excellent primer for students beginning in the field and who wish to have a firm foundation to understand the entire system.

The effective yet gentle 'Sukshma' technique, for working with the Marma points at the emotional as well as on the physical level, is fully described in this book. Marma Therapy - the art of treating specific vital points on the human body - is one of the greatest healing secrets of Ayurveda. It can be used to detoxify, strengthen and revitalize the body, for rejuvenation and relaxation or to release blocked energy. The authors explain the theoretical basis of Marma Therapy, and then provide a detailed, fully illustrated guide to its use.For each Marma point, the authors provide information about its significance, the Ayurvedic element it relates to, the most appropriate oils to use, and what it can be used to treat. Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs illustrate the techniques, and advice is also included for self-treatment. The authors explain how to strengthen the Marmas through yoga and use mudras to support and complement Marma treatment. Finally, they describe how to treat common physical and emotional conditions, from headache and back pain, to exam nerves and insomnia.

Language: EnglishPages: 191 (B & W Illus: 36, Figures: 18)From the Jacket:Secrets of Ayurvedic Massage is a practical manual for the Western massagetherapist. However, it goes beyond an ordinary manual because it deeplypenetrates the Ayurvedic understanding of the life force, Prana. Ayurveda is asystem that treats individuals, and in accordance with these principles, thisbook explains how each type of person should be given an Ayurvedic massage. Theauthor has spnt many years doctors. within these pages the secrets of theseextraordinary people will bbe reavaled and explained in detail.This book has the following points of interest:Provides a clear guide to the techniques of Ayirvedic Massage.Teaches the reader how to understand the individuality of the person they are working on.Explains the subtle anatomy of Ayurveda, with a detailed explanation of the marma points and the nadi (meridian) system.Pesents a clear chart of marma location.Explains the correct use of different oils and herbs as used in Ayurvedic Massage.Gives the qualities and energetic properties of massage oils according to Ayurveda.Explains the difference of Abhyanga and Snehana massage.Explains the role of Vata and Prana in massage.Provides clear example of techniques through photos.Outlines a fully session.Adapts traditional Ayurvedic method for the modern massage therapist.About The Author:Atreya was born in Southern California and lived most of his adult life in Asiaand Europe. For many years he lived in Indian studying meditation and thehealing arts. Atreya is the author of three books on the healing tradition ofIndia, Prana: The Secret of Yogic Healing. 1996; Practical Ayurveda: Secrets for<

The effective yet gentle 'Sukshma' technique, for working with the Marma points at the emotional as well as on the physical level, is fully described in this book. Marma Therapy - the art of treating specific vital points on the human body - is one of the greatest healing secrets of Ayurveda. It can be used to detoxify, strengthen and revitalize the body, for rejuvenation and relaxation or to release blocked energy. The authors explain the theoretical basis of Marma Therapy, and then provide a detailed, fully illustrated guide to its use.For each Marma point, the authors provide information about its significance, the Ayurvedic element it relates to, the most appropriate oils to use, and what it can be used to treat. Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs illustrate the techniques, and advice is also included for self-treatment. The authors explain how to strengthen the Marmas through yoga and use mudras to support and complement Marma treatment. Finally, they describe how to treat common physical and emotional conditions, from headache and back pain, to exam nerves and insomnia.

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