{"product_id":"the-thai-massage-manual-natural-therapy-for-flexibility-relaxation-and-energy-balance","title":"The Thai Massage Manual: Natural Therapy for Flexibility  Relaxation and Energy Balance","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the powerful secrets of Thai massage--a vigorous technique that will enhance your health  happiness  and wholeness  and create a fresh  stimulating  giving-receiving relationship between you and your partner. Like other forms of massage  you employ a flowing sequence of stretches  but instead of using only your fingers  pressure is applied with thumbs  palms  elbows  knees  and feet. It has been called \"yoga in action \" with its emphasis on relaxing your mind  restoring your energy  and conditioning your body. A detailed program for complete body massage covers ten lessons  each concentrating on a particular part of your body. Full-color photographs of every move match still shots with superimposed artwork that indicates the directions of the movements you make. Each technique is clearly explained and its benefits detailed. Many have names as calming and as invigorating as the actions: Spiraling Arms  Opening the Energy Gates  Rainbow Dance  Flying Wild Goose  and The Longest Yawn and Stretch in the Universe. More than most massage techniques  Thai massage enhances the bond between partners  with its unity of mind and body  and its harmony of body and body. As you become familiar with the sequences  youll experience the coming-together of the precise positions and postures to create a cumulative impact. Besides the principal program  theres a section on ways to devise your own approach for addressing specific healing needs such as stress  chronic pain  postural problems  and insomnia. Another feature: brief sessions for busy days. 144 pages (all in color)  8 1\/2 x 11.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964973051957,"sku":"ByrdShop_0806917555","price":36.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780806917559.jpg?v=1770486058","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-thai-massage-manual-natural-therapy-for-flexibility-relaxation-and-energy-balance","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}