Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 160 pages
- Published by: Human Kinetics Publishers
- Edition: 1st Edition October 1992
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0873223950
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0873223959
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Book Dimensions:
9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
- Weighs: 10.4 ounces
Product Description
In this book Robert King, former national president of the "American Massage Therapy Association", uses over 150 colour photographs and step-by-step instructions to explain basic massage therapy for athletes, dancers, and other physically active people. This massage therapy features a combination of muscle stretching and high-impact massage techniques; teaches simple, specific skills; applies direct pressure to muscle just beneath the skin so lubricants are not needed, and allows the recipient to remain clothed. It's easy for readers to insert these massage techniques into their exercise routines. The book also shows readers how to combine specific techniques to develop a warm-up massage, cool-down massage, and maintenance massage. In addition to the basic skills and techniques for therapeutic massage, the book features detailed instructions for a whole body massage. It also includes reference information on equipment,,, touching skills, receiving a massage, and the benefits of ongoing performance massage.
Publisher Description
"Hatha Yoga Illustrated is a complete and practical introduction to the physical practice of yoga that serves as a fantastic starting point on the road to both physical and emotional wellness."
Baron Baptiste Pioneering instructor of Power Vinyasa Yoga Author of Journey Into Power
"Hatha Yoga Illustrated makes the theory and practice of hatha and Anusara yoga accessible so that everyone can experience the healing, creative and empowering journey of self-practice. The section on various vinyasa sequences is a hard-to-find gem."
Shiva Rea Yoga instructor and writer for Yoga Journal
Reader Reviewsthis was used as a text in my school five years ago. better texts available now. mr.king probably has a much better book in him