Summary
A form of Thai Yoga Massage that focuses on the three Ayurvedic body types
• Explains how to determine a person’s Ayurvedic body type and provides hands-on techniques for working with them
• Brings the practices presented in Thai Yoga Massage to a new customized level of therapeutic healing
The traditional healing arts of Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Massage have a deep and integrated relationship that provides an unparalleled modality for restoring body, mind, and spirit. Although it originated in India, over the centuries Ayurveda has been assimilated into the predominant Thai culture and has evolved into a distinctive folk medicine. With the growing popularity of Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Massage, there is a renewed interest in reuniting these practices into a powerful therapeutic alliance.
Thai Yoga Therapy for Your Body Type bridges the practice of Thai Yoga Massage with its ancient Ayurvedic roots to offer a complete and holistic healing modality. The authors first explain in detail the fundamental principles of Ayurveda and then recommend daily practices for each of the three main body types of vata, pitta, and kapha. Practitioners learn how to customize their work with the appropriate massage approach, recommended yoga asanas, breathing techniques, and diet and lifestyle tips. More than 50 illustrated, full-body Thai Yoga Massage postures are presented as well as a massage flow for each body type. The authors indicate the Ayurvedic benefits of each posture and detail any precautions that should be followed in this dynamic practice of transformative healing.
Author Biography
A form of Thai Yoga Massage that focuses on the three Ayurvedic body types<br /><br /> Explains how to determine a persons Ayurvedic body type and provides hands-on techniques for working with them<br /><br /> Brings the practices presented in Thai Yoga Massage to a new customized level of therapeutic healing <br /><br />The traditional healing arts of Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Massage have a deep and integrated relationship that provides an unparalleled modality for restoring body, mind, and spirit. Although it originated in India, over the centuries Ayurveda has been assimilated into the predominant Thai culture and has evolved into a distinctive folk medicine. With the growing popularity of Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Massage, there is a renewed interest in reuniting these practices into a powerful therapeutic alliance. <br /><br /><i>Thai Yoga Therapy for Your Body Type</i> bridges the practice of Thai Yoga Massage with its ancient Ayurvedic roots to offer a complete and holistic healing modality. The authors first explain in detail the fundamental principles of Ayurveda and then recommend daily practices for each of the three main body types of vata, pitta, and kapha. Practitioners learn how to customize their work with the appropriate massage approach, recommended yoga asanas, breathing techniques, and diet and lifestyle tips. More than 50 illustrated, full-body Thai Yoga Massage postures are presented as well as a massage flow for each body type. The authors indicate the Ayurvedic benefits of each posture and detail any precautions that should be followed in this dynamic practice of transformative healing.<br /><br />
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments |
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| Foreword |
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PART 1: THE AYURVEDIC FOUNDATIONS OF THAI YOGA THERAPY |
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The Buddha's Medicine Travels to Thailand |
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2 | (7) |
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Ayurveda and the Five Elements of Life |
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9 | (15) |
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Customizing a Massage According to Ayurvedic Principles |
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24 | (20) |
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Energy Points and Pathways |
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44 | (10) |
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PART 2: THE PHYSICAL ELEMENTS OF THAI YOGA MASSAGE |
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Thai Yoga Massage Stances and Touch Techniques |
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54 | (12) |
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Working the Sen Lines and Marma Points |
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66 | (9) |
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75 | (11) |
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PART 3: THE THAI YOGA MASSAGE SERIES |
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86 | (17) |
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Double- and Single-Foot Postures |
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103 | (7) |
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110 | (12) |
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122 | (10) |
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132 | (6) |
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Postures for the Abdomen, Chest, Arms, and Hands |
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138 | (8) |
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146 | (4) |
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PART 4: A THAI YOGA THERAPY WELLNESS PROGRAM |
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Yoga Approaches for the Three Doshas |
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150 | (15) |
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Food and Vitality: Ayurvedic Nutrition |
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165 | (20) |
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185 | (34) |
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Ayurvedic Consultation Form |
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194 | (1) |
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Ayurvedic Constitutional Test |
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195 | (3) |
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198 | (3) |
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Thai Yoga Therapy Sequence for Vatas |
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201 | (6) |
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Thai Yoga Therapy Sequence for Pittas |
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207 | (6) |
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Thai Yoga Therapy Sequence for Kaphas |
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213 | (6) |
| Resources |
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