5.0 out of 5 stars An Ancient Science made Accessible by an Excellent Teacher

Z. · 11 September 2016

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5.0 out of 5 stars but love it! Shows the importance of massaging yourself (on ...

U.&.R.-.L.i.a.b.j. · 18 October 2016

Have only read the first two chapters, but love it! Shows the importance of massaging yourself (on a daily or weekly basis)! Author has written it very well and seems to be very knowledgable.

4.0 out of 5 stars That is my first book of such a topic. ...

V.K. · 3 February 2015

That is my first book of such a topic. Explanations a clear but pictures are a bit not suitable to get it in a right way. You can find visual instructions in youtube

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book, the spelling is perfect for one thing ...

D.C. · 10 May 2015

Such a great book, the spelling is perfect for one thing because i have struggled with that with some Ayurvedic books, the images also work perfectly in describing the massage procedures..

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

K.m. · 29 March 2015

Would highly recommend this as an introduction to marma/ayurvedic massage. Well written, interesting to read and informative.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book

C. · 29 December 2013

Excellent book for Ayurvedic Massage practitioners and students. Clear, thorough explanations including the principles of massage, oils, marma points and different types of massages.

5.0 out of 5 stars A good reference

A. · 20 July 2015

Great book full of good information and a real reference book which will be a good guide.

4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars

G.K.J. · 14 May 2015

As documented and arrived on the date predicted

Nice

S.B. · 4 January 2021

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Lesen, studieren praktizieren

N.L. · 17 February 2014

vasant lad schreibt für mich verständlich die lehre des Ayurvedischen Heilens.ich möchte es lesen und anwenden. Auf das die Menschheit weicher wird.

Great!

A. · 5 February 2023

The book was very informative and I absolutely enjoyed reading it. Every chapter was a great learning experience for me.

Awesome. Efficient. As advertized.

P. · 30 July 2021

Nice note accompanied book. Book was a advertised. Well packaged.

Traditional indian massage technique

E. · 30 January 2015

I have tried Ayurvedic massage (abhyanga) at the local store and loved it. Therapist placed me on traditional indian massage table (made out of beautifully crafted wood) and used sesame seed oil with traditional Indian herbs to soothe my aching muscles. I am also esthetician and I love body treatments that help detoxification and exfoliation process. I was intrigued to learn more about this technnique and for that reason, I purchased the book.Book has very detailed explanations of how to perform this type of a massage and it also has pictures that explain hand placement and movements, which is very helpful. Some people who are more modest about the massage techniques may be off standish in adopting this technique or having this massage performed on their body. However, if one is open minded, remember that this massage technique has been used in India for thousands of years and there is certainly some merit to it providing health and relaxation benefits to the human body.I am not sure that therapists in the West would perform all movements described in the book on all clients, because some of them may appear as overstepping client's personal boundaries. Book is very helpful about explaining the massage, the technique, sequencing and movements that help relieve particular ailments.