A beautifully illustrated introductory guide to the healing powers of a massage, from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology.
The Book of Massage is the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage offers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. Now revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout, The Book of Massage is a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.
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bmbranno –
This is an amazing book. It gave me a whole new outlook on massage and how valuable it is for body maintenance and health in general. There is a lot of intimacy within this practice (hence why massage parlors make the headlines all the time). It’s quite beautiful and sensuous, but also very methodical and healthy. I bought this for my husband due to his many RA joint ailments. Additionally it alleviates his stress and helps him to disassociate from his rough day at work. It helps to reduce the inflammation in his knees, elbows, ankles and wrists. The book is very extensive and covers everything, from the actual concept of massage and the many variations available. It also covers reflexology and trigger therapy. So much information that has been well sought out and researched. Excellent illustrations with step-by-step guidance for beginners. I highly recommend this book if you want to not only get closer to your companion, but share in an art that is truly intense and binding.
Sumant Barooah –
Good as publicised
Mmbathu1 –
Good Book. Very informative
kevin peters –
IT was everything in the details and when you go look inside the book on amazon it gives you a very good idea on what the book is about. MY wife has extremely ticklish feet well this book teaches you how to message the feet with out tickling the feet. AS you can imagine it goes into great detail on how to message each part of the body. How to set up the message area how to give and receive a message it is a awesome book. This book teaches you message, reflexology, and shiatsu. my wife is greatly enjoying this book. beleive it or not this is a new way for my wife and i to connect.
Joseph J. Truncale –
Over the years I have read numerous books on health, fitness, energy healing, Zen, Taoism and various massage systems. I must say that this amazing book (The Book of Massage: The complete step-by-step guide to Eastern and western techniques by Lucinda Lindell), which I purchased on Amazon for a bargain price, is one of the very best books ever written on this subject. This 192 page large size soft cover book covers in detail three systems of massage: massage, Shiatsu and reflexology.
The beautiful photographs and illustrations make this an excellent reference source for anyone interested in learning the basic principles of massage, Shiatsu and reflexology. It is essential to understand that these techniques are best learned from any instructor to fully comprehend each of the techniques presented in this volume. The value of this book can be fully appreciated when combined with hands on practice and training.
The unique book covers the following material: Beginning information, massage methods, Shiatsu techniques, Reflexology techniques for feet and hands, the human touch, body reading and anatomy.
If you are interested in massage techniques and systems this is a MUST BOOK to have in your personal library.
Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Chair/Seated Use of the Martial Arts ring, bamboo and metal, for seniors and the physically challenged)
Tamara Sack –
As a fibromyalgia patient, I’ve found massage to be a great help in managing my disease. When my husband indicated he’d like to learn how to help me through painful moments, I began looking for a book to help teach him the basics. The combination of clear instructions, multiple suggestions for customizing massage experiences, and fantastic illustrations made this a winner (and I checked out about twenty or so different books). For someone who started with movements similar to what you’d use to pet a cat, the techniques absorbed from this book greatly increased not only his skills but his creativity in working knots out of sore muscles. I also found myself suddenly figuring out exactly how mysterious moves (from the client’s perspective) were pulled off, such as using forearms or elbows instead of just palms or fingers. A few combinations of area-specific instructions intrigued me, and once suggested to a massage therapist, ended up being just the ticket for sore shoulders.
Althought you can learn incredible things from this book, it’s not a substitute for actual training. Even my middle-ground position as having learned from several talented massage therapists and being able to replicate their results on friends and family members do not make me nearly as adept or knowledgeable as the professionals. It’s a resource and perhaps a “Layman’s Guide,” but not nearly enough to open a business on or to claim expert status. It’s not at all comprehensive of all the techniques out there, but it’s a great place to start.
Although some of the illustrations are not youth-appropriate (I would not give this to a teen curious about massage), they are still handled tastefully and within context most of the time, especially considering when this was published. While my experiences in massage have always included being covered or semi-clothed, I can understand some of the rationale behind the body-baring photographs. Another note is that this book also features aromatherapy and cultural ideas of healing/massage, especially Eastern techniques. The authors don’t seem to claim that these beliefs are absolute/completely necessary for massage, they do take them seriously and present them as concepts to consider and potentially include in a massage experience (personally, I don’t buy into them).
Overall, if you’re wanting a clear, concise guide that goes in-depth on massage techniques without being too complicated for beginners, I highly suggest getting this book.
Alysa –
I was going to get this for a gift for one of my parents, but the pictures inside were nude drawings and nude people. I am not immature, but I was not expecting that when I opened the book and flipped through the pages. I know that I will not be giving it as a gift but will look through it to see what the massages are. The book is good quality I will say that.
Amazon Customer –
Quality item, good basic instruction book.
Gab –
Great book. Be aware that many techniques described are done on the floor/mat, not on a massage bed. There are some aura/chakra voodoo mentioned, but kept short, fortunately.
This book is from the mid-80s, so a 2nd hand one you may obtain can be in pretty worn shape. And the illustrations may be faded somewhat.
There are newer prints, some photos made a bit less revealing, as the world is getting more conservative in the 21st century. The human body itself did not change, so the book is still probably the best.
Ty Talbot –
Much of what this book contains I already new but I was not sure if I was doing it correctly. The book has taught me I taught myself well and so it is now a refresher and reminder of the techniques I developed. A great read. I did not give it five stars for it references items and these items are located further in the book. This is tedious since I only have it on my Kindle.
100wordreviewer –
I bought this book to learn something about the nuts and bolts of massage, and found it excellent. Richly illustrated, and focused on the practical side of things. Strongly recommend.