Using 40 essential oils, and offering step by step guidance, Denise Whichello Brown introduces you to the full benefits of aromatherapy in this practical and clear book. By discovering the basic techniques and principles of each oil, with simple exercises and some straightforward massage routines, you can relieve stress in yourself and those around you, and quickly treat a wide range of common ailments.


NOT GOT MUCH TIME?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.


AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on
the author's many years of experience.


TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.


EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com
to give you a richer understanding of aromatherapy.


FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER

Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.


TRY THIS

Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.


Starting by helping you to understand what's happening in your body, Get Started in Massage will give you practical guidance on how to use massage for therapeutic and healing purposes. Step-by-step guides with diagrams and a breakdown of which oils to use and when accompany sections on sports injuries, massage for pregnancy and babies, and self-massage in this no-nonsense guide to an effective healing art.


NOT GOT MUCH TIME?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.


AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on
the author's many years of experience.


TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.


EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of massage.


FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER

Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.


TRY THIS

Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.


Indian Head Massage is becoming increasingly popular as an accessible therapy, as it is easy to perform on oneself and others, requires no special equipment and is quick to administer. "Teach Yourself Indian Head Massage" provides a practical introduction to the therapy suitable for all readers. It covers the treatment of others and self-treatment. The book covers: the origins and benefits of the art of Indian head massage; preparation - equipment, atmosphere, positions for treatment, hand exercises and reactions; and, basic techniques: chakra balancing, self massage, and common ailments that respond to Indian head massage.

Massage

by Denise Whichello Brown

Published 11 May 1996
This Teach Yourself title introduces the many different schools of massage and shows how to perform basic stroke and techniques. Clear diagrams and illustrations show how muscles and bones are positively affected by each technique, so learners understand the physiological, neurological, digestive, and respiratory benefits of massage.