Encyclopedia Of Thai Massage

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The Encyclopedia of Thai Massage by David Roylance and C. Pierce Salguero distills centuries-old Thai bodywork into a clear, heavily illustrated reference for students, therapists, and wellness seekers. This revised second edition from Inner Traditions updates the 288-page trade paperback with fresh sequencing, safety notes, and anatomical drawings that make the stretches and acupressure points easy to follow.

Inside, concise instructions pair with full-color photos to show proper hand placement, body mechanics, and breath timing for each of the traditional sequences. Roylance and Salguero frame the practice within Thai medical theory, explaining sen lines, energy flow, and the Buddhist roots that distinguish Thai massage from other body therapies.

The book doubles as a classroom text and a home reference, offering self-care routines, client assessment tips, and quick symptom-specific treatments. Alternative-health readers will appreciate the sidebars on herbal compresses, mindfulness cues, and the growing research on Thai massage for pain relief and flexibility.

This gently used copy is smoke-free, tightly bound, and unmarked—ready for the next learner’s library of holistic health, medical, or fitness resources.