The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage [Paperback]

Five thousand years old, Ayurvedic massage has been shown to still the mind and body by lowering metabolic rates and inspiring feelings of peace and calm. Often administered as a part of a three-, five-, or seven-day program, these treatments are an integral part of deep cleansing, rejuvenation, and life-extension Ayurvedic programs called panchakarma or kya kalpa. This book by a noted practitioner features more than 15 of these treatments, each described in step-by-step detail and some synchronized with two therapists for up to two hours in length. It provides the reader with all the tools necessary to begin Ayurvedic treatments as a part of a spa menu or massage therapy program."With great clarity anf precision, Dr. John Douillard has provided a detailed guidebook to the profound system of Ayurvedic massage, bringing this ancient method of yogic healing into practical focus for everyone to use in its many different forms."- Dr. David Frawley"It is with open arms that I welcome such a detailed yet comprehensive guide for massage and spa therapists."- Tara Grodjesk"Dr. Douillard offers a straightforward a very practical guide to implementing traditional Ayurvedic therapies into a spa menu. May this work become standard in quality spas throughout the world."- Melanie SachsDr. John Douillard is the author ofThe 3-Season Diet and Body, Mind, and Sport, which has sold over 60,000 copies and has been printed in six languages. His bookPerfect Health for Kids, was released early last year, followed byThe Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage(both in 2004, North Atlantic Books). John received his Ayurvedic training in India and holds a Ph.D. in Ayurvedic medicine from the Open International University. He is the former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets in the NBA. He co-directed Deepak Chopra's Ayurvedic center for eight years and has trained over 2000 Western doctors in Ayurvedic medicine. He launched a prlS.