Thajsko-jógová masáž v praxi – Chow Kam Thye (2016)

Many centuries ago, a dynamic therapeutic technique was developed in Thai Buddhist temples, drawing from yoga movements, Ayurvedic principles, and elements of traditional martial arts. Thai yoga massage is a completely unique healing system that combines thorough joint and muscle exercises with the activation of energy pathways and pressure points. The resulting effect of these procedures manifests throughout the body; among the most fundamental benefits of this method are the elimination of muscle tension, thorough blood circulation in all tissues, stimulation of the immune system, and energetic balance of the body. A distinctive feature of Thai yoga massage is its almost 'dance-like' character. The body of the masseur and the body of the person being massaged exert mutual force on each other, and together, influenced by gravity and synchronized breathing, they balance in a smooth, harmonious flow of movement elegance, resulting in renewed physical vitality and a fresh spiritual clarity. Kam Thye Chow, one of the most significant teachers of Thai healing traditions, guides readers through all aspects of this ancient massage-therapeutic art in his richly illustrated instructional manual – from historical roots to theoretical foundations to a detailed description of the entire procedure with illustrative...