The Art and Knowledge of Thai Yoga Massage: Volume 1 - Softcover

Connecting the medical perspectives of the east with those of western medical science offers the possibility of developing fresh approaches for practitioners of modalities from both cultures. The Art and Knowledge of Thai Yoga Massage presents the art of Thai massage in a form of 130 exercises with guidelines to structure them into an individualized 2 hour full body energy balancing massage session. The book also presents the knowledge of Thai massage via a unique and eye opening comparison of the traditional Sen Energy Lines of Thai Medicine with Myofascial Meridians, a groundbreaking 'whole systems' view of the network of connective tissue or fascia by Thomas W. Myers. The Art and Knowledge of Thai Yoga Massage and its 'open source' framework invite Thai massage practitioners to collaborate and increase the importance of the field of complementary and alternative medicine. Features: Introduction to the Tradition of Thai massage 130 authentic Northern style exercises Full color illustrations Introduction to the Pranic or Life-energy system Detailed description of the Sen Lines Collection of appropriate exercises for each Sen Line Comparison of each Sen Line to the corresponding Myofascial Meridians Session structuring guide Mantras and relaxation exercises used in the course based on this book

Attila Pegán (LMT) is a body worker and yoga enthusiast with a strong interest in the effect of personal well-being on society. He has been practicing massage since 1999 and has studied bodywork in Canada, Hungary, Norway, Thailand, and in the USA. He is on the faculty of CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Attila is currently enrolled in the KMI certification training in Structural Integration. He is also a member of Humania, the global scientific organization for sustainable work, life and education as a coach and mentor.