- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (6 May 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0751306649
- ISBN-13: 978-0751306644
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 23.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 494,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Clare Maxwell-Hudson has been studying and researching massage techniques and health and beauty in many different cultures for the last three decades. In this book she gives her readers the opportunity to learn about these techniques.
Due to the excellent detailed guide and illustrations, this book helps the reader to grasp the skills necessary to make a massage effective and fulfilling.
This book is easy to read and is broken down in to stages, the first being "preparing to massage" which is then followed by "learning to massage". Once these initial steps have been learned the chance is there for the reader to follow through a massage which they feel will be most satisfying to themselves or their partner.
In this book there are a variety of fascinating massages to learn and try. Not only are they interesting to read about but they also give us insight into how different cultures relax and revitalise their bodies.
There are massages for specific groups of people, for example the elderly, pregnant women and athletes. There is also a section for all those beauty kings and queens who want to fully indulge in pampering their bodies to get rid of any cellulite and stay feeling and looking younger than ever.
The only drawback to this book is that it is a time-consuming hobby which involves the extra expense of buying the "essential oils" needed for massage. Apart from this small point, the author provides a comprehensive guide to successful and effective massage. --Louise Coyle
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Featuring step-by-step photographs this book demonstrates international techniques from reflexology, the Japanese art of shiatsu and Swedish and Thai massage. It shows how the ancient art of masssage can promote a glow of physical and mental well-being in people of all ages. Instructions show how to perform all the basic strokes for facial massages for a natural face-lift, a hydrotherapy massage to boost circulation and tone the muscles and therapeutic massage for the relief of back pain and arthritis. Other therapies include massage for new-born babies, expectant mothers and the elderly, plus relaxing full-body massages and quick-fix and anti-stress treatments.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an incredibly comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book. The innovative colour photographs show clearly all the steps from making your partner comfortable thru choice of oils to all the movements. You are shown a complete gallery of strokes, from basic to exotic techniques that Clare has encountered in her extensive world travels. Throughout Clares vital presence comes through. If any book can teach you massage, this can
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful for the whole family
19 Jun 2002
Format:Hardcover
This book is excellent for families. From intimate couples massage, to pregnancy, labor, and infant massage, it takes you through all the stages of family life. I have given this book in a bridal shower basket with oil and candles with great comments, especially when their first child was born a few years later. Wonderful details and vivid photos.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This book is quite good.
10 Jun 2003
Format:Hardcover
A good book, very thorough and without a doubt the best one to buy if you happen to be able to relax by looking at pictures of other people relaxing. Great enormous glossy photographs of happy, attractive adults and cute babies. Neat bits about massage from other cultures. Lots of fun little details, but little real reason to separate out chapters as the author does. But no matter; the book is great to read and might actually teach you something about massage.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Guide!
25 Mar 2002
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are looking for a good massage book, you should buy this one. It's an excellent guide, the photographs are really helpful and it helps you transmit "good vibrations" using the massage. It's a very complete guide with information about Thai, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Chinese, Indian and Swedish Massage. Very helpful for beginners!
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