The Tao of Books Bodywork

BODY ROLLING: An Experiential Approach to Complete Muscle Release Ref: 2478

Yamuna Zake & Stephanie Golden

The internal logic of the body is at the heart of Body Rolling, an innovative technique that uses a 10 inch ball to stretch muscles, freeing restrictions in the body, increasing blood flow, and promoting healing. Body Rolling teaches "touch and tell" anatomy; you learn to find the origin of a muscle and sense from within what it feels like for that muscle to fully release. As the muscle releases, you experience release in other related areas of the body. Feeling the sensation of complete release and experiencing firsthand the interrelationships in the muscle system come as a revelation to most bodywork therapists. Yamuna Zake explains the underlying principles of her technique and tells how to get started, then gives instructions for basic side, front, and back routines. More detailed chapters focus on treating specific conditions such as lower back pain, neck problems, and the effects of aging. Following the logic and order of the body, Body Rolling can re-educate muscles, creating positive, permanent changes that prevent new injuries from occurring.

2478 324pp, 10x8, illus. Paperback

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BODYWISE Ref: AA128

Joseph Heller & William Henkin

Bodywise is based on Joseph Heller's own brand of deep-tissue bodywork, which makes the connection between life issues and natural bodily alignment, and shows how to restore the body's natural balance from the inside out. The book teaches readers how to regain control and become a full-time owner of their bodies. Part One explains the way the body works, in everyday life as well as in the structures of consciousness. Part Two takes the reader on a guided tour of the Hellerwork experience.

262pp, 9x7, illus. ... Paperback

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THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE Ref: PAA008

Julian Baker

The Bowen Technique has gained a reputation for achieving rapid physical adjustments, even though the therapist doesn't actually make things happen, but simply allows the body to ask itself what needs to be done. When it happens, it is not only often very quick, but also long lasting. Bowen Technique moves are gentle and result in very little pain during a treatment, and require little physical effort. The therapist uses his thumbs or fingers on certain points on the body, making rolling type moves over the soft tissue. In between moves, the therapist leaves the room to allow a response to take effect. As a clinical tool Bowen is especially useful and highly effective when other treatments are unsuitable, in acute cases, and when a client is frail, sick or infirm.

156pp, 10x7½, illus. ... Paperback

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DEEP LYMPHATIC THERAPY Ref: B2B455

Grace Halliday

Written for the therapists dealing with patients suffering from a wide variety of common ailments and degenerative diseases. Most of these problems are related to dysfunction of the lymphatic system and the resulting toxic build-up. Deep Lymphatic Therapy restores the lymphatic system ennabling it to remove toxins, metabolic wastes and cellular debris from the body. Grace Halliday has been a leading practitioner of this therapy for over 50 years.

144pp, 10x7.5, illus. ... Paperback

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DEEP LYMPHATIC THERAPY Ref: B2B45

Grace Halliday

144pp, 10x7.5, illus. ... Paperback

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HAND & WRIST ANATOMICAL CHART Ref: AY14CH

Shows muscle and tendon anatomy of the hand and wrist. Illustrates dorsal view of bones and palmar view of carpal bones. Shows extension, flexion and range of movement of thumb. Provides views of cross-section of wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome, various types of fractures and tendon avulsion injuries.

26 x 20-inch ... Laminated Chart

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HARMONIC HEALING: A Guide to Facilitated Oscillatory Release & Other Rhythmic Myofascial Techniques Ref: B2H03

Zachary Comeaux

Connective tissue release, or myofascial release, is a major component of osteopathic medicine and other manual therapies. Most methods involve placing the patient in a passive, relaxed position. However, many practitioners are increasingly including rhythmic motion as a component of therapy. Naming this technique Facilitated Oscillatory Release (FOR), Dr. Comeaux explains the principles and physiology of wave propagation in tissue, with illustrated exercises, applications, and case studies showing students and practitioners how to integrate FOR into a variety of manual healing approaches.

160pp, 9x6, illus. ... Paperback

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MANUAL THERMAL DIAGNOSIS Ref: AA746

Jean-Pierre Barral

Manual thermal diagnosis is a method that utilises sensitivity to temperature changes to identify dysfunction within the body. It is useful as an aid to diagnosis for a wide spectrum of health disciplines, and also complements other diagnostic methods. The book starts with the science of understanding body heat and then proceeds, step-by-step, to provide the reader with the tools that are needed to transform their hands into sensitive diagnostic instruments.

128pp, 9x6, illus. ... ISBN 0939616246 ... Hardback
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THE PSOAS BOOK Ref: B2D58

Liz Koch

The Psoas Book is a comprehensive guide to the iliopsoas muscle and its profound influence on the body/mind/emotions. It explains the exact location of the psoas within the human body and its relationship to muscles, bones and organs; clarifies the many functions of the psoas and how it serves as a hip flexor, tensile structure, pump and shelf; details the effect the psoas has on structural balance, joint rotation, muscular compensations, organ functioning, breathing and emotional well being; explains the complexities that are inherent in a short or contracted psoas muscle and looks at the ways a parent can support a child’s growth; offers insight into the Fear Reflex system (voluntary and involuntary flee or fight reflex) and the emotional patterns of which the psoas muscle is a part - a strong case is made for not palpating or engaging manipulative/invasive techniques. Also covers traditional body systems and clarifies their somatic approach to working with the psoas muscle and offers ways to properly support the psoas. Simple instructions are given for releasing, toning and lengthening the muscle.

86pp, oversize, illus. ... Paperback
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TRANSFORMATION THROUGH BODYWORK: Using Touch Therapies for Inner Peace Ref: 2570

Dan Menkin

‘Dan Menkin has written an informed, sensitive, and inspiring guide for bodyworkers and their clients when the interactive process of hands-on work evokes in the client a spontaneous release of pent up emotions. Through examples of personal dialogues with clients, parables, and stories, a multifaceted model of transformation-orientated bodywork is presented. Menkin teaches how to work from a place of deep inner peace and emotional stability, meanwhile being sensitive to the inner life of clients and protective of their vulnerability. This is an area not covered in basic courses of bodywork and meets a long-felt need.’ - Dolores Krieger

252pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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