A beautifully illustrated, easy-to-follow guide for those who want to learn to practice the beneficial effects of massage. Under the guidance of experienced clinician & trainer Stewart Mitchell, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage focuses on the practical aspects & benefits of massage, from the full body massage through to tips on soothing self-massage to ease stress, gentle massage techniques for pregnant mothers, babies, the elderly & the sick, & treatment for sporting or performance injuries. Every treatment is shown in simple step-by-step photographic sequences. The book is divided into helpful sections including: all about massage; understanding your body; the basic techniques; massage in practice; special approaches & techniques; special treatments; & self-massage treatments. ...

LITTLE BOOK OF MASSAGE: Massage is natural therapy & can help treat many ills of everyday life that we all face. It is a very effective way of promoting good health, boosting circulation, lymph drainage, to release toxins & to thoroughly relax the mind & the body. The Little Book of Massage gives you an insight into the techniques of Swedish massage so that you can try doing it to yourself, or to your family & friends. This book features Victoria Sprigg CIBTAC, MISPA, IIHHT, a holistic therapist who uses Swedish massage to great effect in treating a variety of health problems. SWEDISH MASSAGE DVD: Massage is one of the most effective ways of promoting good health & it s been the case for as long as man has walked the earth. In its simplest form it can be a parent comforting a distressed child, rubbing a bumped knee or elbow better. However, it has also evolved to a natural therapy, a complementary treatment for the many ills of everyday life. In this programme join Victoria Sprigg CIBTAC, MISPA, IIHHT, a holistic therapist who uses SWEDISH MASSAGE to great effect in treating a variety of health problems. Watch a full body massage as Victoria demonstrates the methods she uses, while explaining the basic scientific principles behind many of the techniques. There are plenty of pointers for anyone who wants to give massage a try, with ideas on how to adapt techniques for use with the whole family. ...

Massage Anatomy takes you on a journey of relaxation from wellness that progresses from mastering the basic movements to learning how to put together a complete massage plan. Photographs & illustrations reveal how target muscles are worked & manipulated. ...

Touch is one of the earliest senses we develop.

We regularly put its healing properties to good use when we rub away aches

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A hot stone massage is a salutary body treatment which can be done at home to relax your body & mind. This treatment of warm Basalt stones will let your body enjoy optimum relaxation. Suitable for stress & tension, aching joints & muscle aches for shoulders, neck, feet & arms. Instructions for use: Heat the stones in a pan of water, boil until hot. Put the stones on a towel to let them dry & cool down. Wait until the stones give off a pleasant warmth & you can then start massaging with the stones & oil. The combination of warmth & massaging will help your muscles relax & allow stress to leave your body. ...

The Emperor Domitian is a talented tyrant & deluded despot. When he vents his suspicions, no one is safe. Gaius Vinius Clodianus is a reluctant recruit in the elite Praetorian Guard who must fight for honour in a world of corruption & deceit. Flavia Lucilla has access to the Emperor's most private inner circle & hears the most intimate secrets of the ruler who toys with the lives of his subjects as if indeed he was a careless god. Together these unwilling heroes must choose between their sworn duty to protect the Emperor & an act of courage that will change the future of Rome. ...

The ten stories collected in this volume demonstrate Tolstoy's artistic prowess displayed over five decades experimenting with prose styles & drawing on his own experiences with humour, realism & compassion. Inspired by his experiences in the army, The Two Hussars contrasts a dashing father & his mean-spirited son. ...

You can buy punches that decorate corners, punch borders, emboss at the same time as cutting, & ones that you squeeze rather than depress. & simple decoration or folding can transform the basic punched shape into creative are. Projects take you step-by-step through the techniques, starting with basic punching for beginners through to more advanced projects using multiple techniques. ...

A stamp is a one off purchase that can be used over & over again, & the versatility of stamps means that each one can be used in many different ways. From a simple inked & coloured stamp, to elaborate designs featuring embossing, decoupage, distressing & everything in between, there's something for everyone in this inspiring craft. ...

Charles F. Haanel's The Master Key System is the key to unlocking thought as creative energy & power, as the Master Key to your own success. The internalization of this book means that you can attract everything you need in order to achieve anything you desire. ...