Thai Yoga Massage: A Dynamic Therapy for Physical Well-being and Spiritual Energy

By Kam Thye Chow

Book Overview

An authentic guide to Thai yoga massage, a unique therapy that combines stretching, breath work, assisted yoga postures, and pressure point therapy. - Includes more than 80 illustrations, 30 charts, and a complete series of postures for a two-hour full-body massage. - Author Kam Thye Chow has taught massage in Thailand and throughout Europe and North America. Until recently Thai yoga massage was virtually unknown in the West. It has its roots in both the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda and Thai Buddhism. In this unique practice, the therapist gives a full-body massage that combines palming and thumbing along the Thai energy lines and pressure points with gentle stretching, movement, and breath work reminiscent of tai chi. Using his or her own hands, feet, arms, and legs, the practitioner gently guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures, creating a harmonious and therapeutic "dance" that leads to greater physical awareness, grace, and spiritual energy. In this comprehensive guide for practitioners, Kam Thye Chow leads readers through every aspect of this dance--from its history and philosophy to a detailed presentation of a complete Thai yoga massage session. This important reference includes more than 80 illustrated postures, 30 charts and drawings, and a complete series of postures for a two-hour full-body massage that focuses attention on both the upper and lower body, which receive equal stress in the Western lifestyle. Information on contraindications, anatomy, and physiology integrates Western medical knowledge and theory with this ancient tradition. Massage therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other medical professionals will find Thai Yoga Massage an important and innovative complement to their practice.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892819375
• ISBN13: 9780892819379
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book & DVD

I'm a massage therapist thinking about taking a Thai-Yoga massage class to add to my modalities. I thought I'd buy this book/DVD set and try it out before I invested the considerable time and money into taking a class. After having reviewed the book and and DVD all I can say is ...WOW. The DVD is great for learniong a basic routine and the book supports it well. The info is presented in a clear and concise manner. The price on this set is lower than most other books and/or DVD out there and and is filled with lots of great info. I would highly recommend this to anyone considering learning this great modality to use with friends and family.

Thai Yoga Massage: A Dynamic Therapy for Physical Well-Being and Spiritual Energy

An absolutely wonderful book. A complete step by step guide with full pictures and descriptions of the practitioner and client's positions. History and diagrams are informative. Kam Thai Chow is a Master of great Excellence! I am signed up to study wherever he goes!

Great Book

I ordered this book without knowing too much about Thai Yoga Massage. I also ordered another book on the same subject. This book is far superior as it accentuates the stance of the therapist which is of upmost importance in doing Thai Yoga Massage. The other book failed to say much about that aspect. Kam has a great reputation for having lots of integrity. I'm signing up to take one of his workshops. I highly recommend this book!

An intriguing discourse on a little-covered technique

This therapy for physical well-being and spiritual energy tells how to practice Thai yoga massage, covering the history and techniques of the ancient bodywork therapy and using step-by-step photos to explain postures for a one and two-hour full-body massage. Thai Yoga Massage offers an intriguing discourse on a little-covered technique.

lovely guide to thai massage

kam thye chow brings his expertise and compassion to print! this book is more than nuts and bolts how to do it guide - it opens up the world of thai massage for the reader. kam thye is a great teacher of thai massage and his doesn't disappoint here. the postures are clear, the practitioners dance is well described and the connection to compassionate living is made.even if you aren't practicing thai massage it is a great complement to yoga practice, other massage practice or just to life!