Encyclopedia of Thai Massage: A Complete Guide to Traditional Thai Massage Therapy and Acupressure PDF
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Companion Book Available 978-1-84409-564-3 available from your local bookstore, or directly from publisher at www.findhornpress.com All materials unless otherwise attributed: ©1997-2011 C. Pierce Salguero The rights of C. Pierce Salguero to be identified as the author of this work have been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998. First published by Findhorn Press 2004. Second edition, fully revised and updated, published by Findhorn Press 2011. ISBN: 978-1-84409-563-6 All rights reserved. The contents of this book may not be reproduced in any form, except for short extracts for quotation or review, without the written permission of the publisher. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Massage photography by Keith Edwards of Statesider Photography (www.statesider.com), ©2011 David Roylance. Special thanks to our models Viengkhong Khambay and Ketsarin Phaopanfeung, who volunteered their hard work for this book. Anatomical drawings ©2001-2011 David O. Schuster Yoga Correlations ©2004-2011 Kate Hallahan, RYT Edited by Nicky Leach Cover design by Richard Crookes Interior design by Damian Keenan Printed and bound in China 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 Published by Findhorn Press 117-121 High Street, Forres IV36 1AB Scotland, United Kingdom t +44-(0)1309-690582 f +44(0)131-777-2711 e [email protected] www.findhornpress.com In Memory of Ajahn (“Master”) Sintorn Chaichakan Traditional Thai Medicine Doctor Founder of Shivagakomarpaj Lineage (“Northern Style” Thai Massage) Founder of Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj (“Old Medicine Hospital”) August 2,1939 - October 18, 2005 THROUGHOUT the long history of Thai Massage and Traditional Thai Medicine, there have been a handful of highly respected individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the body of knowledge practiced today. This book is dedicated to the lasting memory of Ajahn Sintorn, who was one such person, and who originated the teachings shared here. Ajahn Sintorn’s life was dedicated to pursuing knowledge and giving to others. He and his staff regularly provided free medical care to Buddhist monks and remote Thai villagers. He operated his traditional hospital based on a sliding scale to ensure all those who needed medical attention could be treated. His life and his legacy exemplify compassion in care for others, generosity in teaching, and loving kindness to all. We, Ajahn Sintorn’s family, and the direct inheritors of his lineage and school, would like to express our deepest appreciation and respect for Ajahn Sintorn’s lifetime of teachings. He is our link to the past and he will continue to live on in our hearts and our mind. We would also like to express our endorsement of this book. We are very pleased to see his teachings honored and reaching those outside of Thailand. We believe that our past is our future, and that Ajahn Sintorn’s teachings are vibrantly alive in the hands of the next generation. Ajahn Wasan Chaichakan Director Mr. Parawat Poungpiam Managing Director Contents Preface Part 1 The Basics ofThai Massage 1 Introduction to the Tradition What is Thai Massage? History of Thai Massage The Old Medicine Hospital and the Shivagakomarpaj Lineage Thai Massage Styles and Diversity of Practices Spirituality in Thai Massage Practice Ethics in Thai Massage Metta 2 Before and After the Massage The Therapeutic Environment Interviewing the Client Working with Specific Conditions Observing Thai Cultural Protocols After the Massage 3 The Fundamentals of Thai Massage Overview of the Routine Basic Techniques The Pain Threshold Sen in the Classic Routine Stretching and Breathing Body Mechanics Timeframes Additional Important Factors Part 2 The Classic Thai Massage Routine 4 The Classic Thai Massage Routine Feet and Leg Lines Series Leg Stretch Series Hands and Arms Series Abdominal Series Full-Body Stretches Back Series Head, Neck, and Face Series 5 Variations and Advanced Steps Variations for Side Position Variations for Seated Position Advanced Postures Walking Massage Part 3 Thai Massage as a Therapeutic Practice 6 Sen: The Thai Energy Lines What are the Sen? Sen Charts Correlations Between Sen and Symptoms Correlations Between Sen and Massage Steps The Shivagakomarpaj (“Northern”) Style of Sen Work 7 Thai Acupressure Therapy Acupressure Techniques Hot and Cold Pressure Acupressure Atlas Correlations Between Symptoms and Acupressure Points 8 Therapeutic Thai Massage Sen Diagnosis Designing a Therapy Routine Sample Therapy Routines 9 Thai Herbs and Massage Herbal Compress Massage Recipes for Herbal Compresses Herbal Balms and Other Topical Applications Homemade Massage Balm Herbal Sauna and Other Methods of Inhalation Therapy Appendices Appendix 1: Wai Khru Appendix 2: Ethical Codes Appendix 3: Thai Massage Diagnostic Form Appendix 4: Overview of the Classic Routine Appendix 5: Where to Study Thai Massage Appendix 6: Further Reading Endnotes Index
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