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Drawing from Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion, and yogic practices, as well as the authors' experience teaching in the most prestigious massage schools in Thailand and the U.S., this guidebook bridges the gap between theory and practice. Bodywork is presented here as it is understood in Thailand-as a therapeutic medical practice. The authors provide a detailed analysis of each step in the Thai massage routine, while also covering the history, spiritual tradi-tions, and therapeutic philosophy in an engaging, informational style. Numerous photographs and diagrams illustrate the variety of techniques used, and a section on the main energy merid-ians and diagrams of acupressure points is included.

Updated with new layout, photos, and completely re-written text, this exhaustive handbook is replete with examples of procedures for treating specific disorders, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone working with this popular healing therapy.