Massage

This book provides an imaginative introduction to all aspects of massage, from practical advice on basic strokes to innovative ideas on creating atmosphere and attuning oneself to individual moods and seasonal changes. Massage shows how massage is enhanced with the natural therapeutic powers of essential aromatic oils from plants and flowers; provides a complete and original introduction to massage techniques, using clear step-by-step instructions and over 200 specially commissioned color photography; includes a detailed navigational guide for massaging key parts of the body to target areas of particular tension and relax your body and mind; offers season-by-season advice on appropriate massage techniques and oils to increase healing potential; explores the sensual pleasures of water, steam, and beauty treatments, both within the home and in a spa environment; and gives authoritative, accessible advice on the therapeutic use of massage for particular conditions, including headaches, asthma, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and cellulite.