Product Description
The first book ever to bring Indian and Western techniques to head, neck and shoulder massage.
Eilean Bentley's detailed program of massage for the shoulders, neck and head is a unique combination of therapies for the mind and body that relaxes, detoxifies, heals and revitalizes. Drawn from the traditions of Indian head massage, shiatsu, acupressure and reiki, Bentley's massages are both sophisticated and easy to use. Meditation and creative visualization guide and focus healing, and black & white or color photos detailing each step make this the prefect book for experienced and new massage enthusiasts alike.
Average Customer Review:
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
This book kept me from killing myself in pain!, 2007-02-02
Boy this book saved my life. Or at least my job. I ride the bus almost four hours a day and have massive neck and headaches from it. During my last attack I gave myself a head massage, using the techniques I had learned in this lovely book. By the time I was half way done the pain had ebbed quite a bit. By the time I finished I was weak in relief. And I still had an hour to go on the bus! I have gentled the stress giant in my boyfriend's life and kept MYSELF sane as well. Whew. I Recommend this for anyone who is serious about massage techniques and is willing to invest time in practicing.
Oh yeah, I practice about four hours a week on a very willing BF.
Annette Lynn
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Head, Neck & Shoulders Massage: A Step-by-Step Guide, 2005-08-28
Nice looking book, some interesting ideas on visualization. The instructional value for actual massage is very limited. Neck massage, one paragraph. It will be in my next garage sale.
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
oh well, 2004-06-24
Not worth the money. Very dry. Meaning the book has no meat. If you do chair massage there may be thechniques you can use but this not a book for regular table massage. Great color pictures.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
More than a Massage, 2001-08-08
Don't let the title mislead you. This book delivers much more than the title indicates. Along with lovely head, neck & shoulder massage routines there are simple but beautiful visualizations that can help you achieve calm & serenity. By the end of the self care routine I feel energized, centered & relaxed as melting butter.In the self care, face sequence, step 8 may just be the best facial muscle toning routine I have seen. You will NOT make new wrinkles with this gentle but challenging tense & release routine.
The more I practice the techniques and routines the more I appreciate this book.
3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Bubbles Book Review, 2000-12-31
I thought this book was creative and well worth the time taken out of your day to read.