The book of massage : the complete step-by-step guide to Eastern and Western techniques

Lidell, Lucy (Author).

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General Note:	"A Fireside book."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 190) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Beginning -- Creating a relaxed environment -- Giving and receiving -- Centring -- Massage -- Oiling -- Basic stokes -- Basic massage sequence -- Towels and padding -- The back -- Back of legs -- Shoulders, neck and scalp -- The face -- Arms and hands -- Front of torso -- Front of legs -- Connecting -- Massage checklist -- Shiatsu -- Ki -- The Oriental way of health -- Tools and techniques -- Basic Shiatsu sequence -- The back -- The hips -- Back and outside of legs -- Back of shoulders -- Front of shoulders and neck -- Head and face -- Arms and hands -- The Hara -- Front and inside of legs -- Shiatsu checklist -- Pressure points for massage -- Reflexology -- Theory and principles -- Foot reflexes chart -- Basic techniques -- Foot treatment sequence -- Hand reflexes chart -- Hand treatment sequence -- The human touch -- Maternity -- Babies -- Late life -- Massage and exercise -- Self-massage -- Body reading -- Splits and asymmetries -- Feet and legs -- The pelvis/the belly -- The chest/shoulders and arms -- Heck, head, and face -- The body speaks -- Anatomy.