The Tao of Books DVD

ANATOMY & PATHOLOGY FOR BODYWORKERS Ref: DX1004

Sean Riehl

Vital information that every therapist should know! Learn the function and anatomy of each system, corresponding diseases and disorders, & examples of bodywork techniques that affect each system. Journey through the skeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous and muscular systems. This DVD has hundreds of images and animations to make learning easy and fun! Covers the following conditions: Fractures, Osteoporosis, Spondylosis, Shin splints, Postural deviations, Hypertension, Varicose veins, Diabetes mellitus, Heart attack, Hematoma, Swollen glands, Fever, Edema, Lymphangitis, Chronic fatigue, Hodgkin’s, AIDS, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Peripheral neuropathy, Encephalitis, Spinal cord injuries, Stroke, Headaches, Strain, Trigger points, Fibromyalgia, Muscle cramps, Frozen shoulder, Subacromial fibrositis, Adhesive capsulitis, Supraspinatus tendonitis. Also covers the location of over 30 bones, the name, action and location of over 50 muscles and defines over 20 specific body system structures. Sean Riehl has written numerous articles for Massage Magazine and the Biotone Newsletter as well as being the author of a number of DVDs on massage.

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Price: £29.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

AYURVEDIC FACE MASSAGE & SHIRODARA Ref: DX1008

Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa

Learn how to evaluate each client according to the ancient Ayurvedic principle of the doshas; Vata, Pita and Kapha. Then learn one of the most popular Ayurvedic treatments- Shirodara. Your clients will love the warm stream of oil as it soothes the mind. Next you will learn step by step how to perform a face and neck massage according to Ayurvedic principles. Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa is the author of Body Balance and The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs, as well as co-author of Herbal Defense. He has written over 200 articles and has been studying and teaching Ayurvedic treatments for over 30 years.

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Price: £26.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

HEALING STONE MASSAGE Ref: DX1010

Carollanne Crichton

This DVD will show you everything you need to know to begin your hot stone massage practice. You will learn about the various types of stones, textures and shapes as well and the benefits and cautions related to stone therapy. Then Carollanne Crichton will lead you through a basic hot stone massage utilizing foundation layouts and hot stone massage techniques. After addressing some frequently asked questions, Carollanne then shows a cool moonstone facial massage. This can be incorporated into an actual facial, or done on its own. Finally Carollanne introduces six advanced restorative protocols that cover a variety of dysfunctions. In each protocol you will learn how to evaluate your client, and then where to place the stones to benefit each dysfunction. Finally she shows how to trace each meridian to help balance the body. These protocols are advanced stone massage techniques that will help any stone massage therapist’s practice.

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Price: £34.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

HEALING STONE MASSAGE 2 Ref: DX1011

Carollanne Crichton

Take your stone massage to the next level with these unique advanced treatments not shown anywhere else. This DVD features five routines that include creative uses for stones in many situations. The Sports massage routine shows how to use stones in a pre-event sports massage, as well as tennis elbow, knee pain and shoulder issues. This includes hot and cold stones at the same time for joint pain. The Pregnancy massage routine uses warm stones in a side posture massage and is great for anyone who has difficulty laying on their back. The Meridian routine provides a foundation layout for the legs in side-posture, and traces 3 meridians in the legs. The Detoxification routine shows a light-touch stone massage focusing on the lymphatic system and increasing venous return. The Restorative routine shows 3 restorative postures and how to use hot stones to increase relaxation while the client lays in a relaxing yoga pose on the table. This is unique work that will enhance your current stone practice.

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Price: £34.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE Ref: DX1005

Sean Riehl

This beautiful 90 minute video will guide you through the anatomy of the lymphatic system, the location of nodes and drainage patterns, as well as contraindications and indications for lymphatic drainage massage. Then Sean Riehl leads you step by step through over 60 techniques covering the face and body.With a clear presentation and hundreds of computer graphics, learning Lymphatic Drainage has never been easier. Also included are techniques to perform Lymphatic Drainage on yourself, as well as an interview with Allen Mills, a prominent Lymphatic Drainage therapist. Detailed contents: Anatomy of the lymphatic system, Edema, Contraindications, Indications, Technique, The face routine, The upper body routine, The deep abdomen routine, The lower body routine, Self lymph drainage of the face.

90 mins ... DVD - All Regions
Price: £28.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

POSITIONAL RELEASE Ref: DX1012

Diana Haynes

Positional Release therapy is an excellent way to release hyper-sensitive tissue easily and quickly. Similar to Orthobionomy, Strain Counter-Strain, and Neuromuscular Re-Education, this technique uses the body’s nervous system to remind the muscles to relax. The technique consists of precise positioning and the use of a monitor point to relax the muscle in an effortless way. This comprehensive DVD shows how to release the most common dysfunctions with ease and skill.

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176 mins. ... DVD - All Regions
Price: £31.99 Including VAT at 17.48%

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