‘Easy Steps to Massage’ book

‘Easy Steps to Massage’

Author(s): Rosalind Widdowson & Swami Tantramurti Saraswati

Published by: Regency House Publishing 1995

ISBN: 1-84067-10-SX

The power of touch is universally recognised as the simplest of all medical treatments.  It is at the core of all massage techniques and the quality of that touch determines the success of your treatment.

We all have the ability to become a masseur and ‘Easy Steps to Massage’ makes this possible in a short space of time.  The sound and straightforward approach gives you the opportunity to help others while helping yourself.  Once you have gained confidence through following and practising the basic skills, you can start to work and experiment using your own intuitive ideas.

This step-by-step guide offers techniques from the classic traditions of Shiatsu, Thai, Swedish, Aromatherapy and Remedial Massage as well as Reflexology.  Each chapter includes practical techniques designed to treat everyday ailments in various ways.

“Touch with your hands, feel with your heart, heal with your soul.”

(Rosalind Widdowson)

Easy Steps to Massage (Verity & Zoe)

Roots of Massage

Remedial Benefits

Preparing Aromatherapy Oils for Massage

Lotions, Talcs & Scrubs for Massage

Essential Oil Blends for Massage

Preparing & Practising Massage

Golden Rules of Aromatherapy & Massage – DO’s

Golden Rules of Aromatherapy & Massage – DON’Ts

Body & Facial Scrubs

Facial Care – Natural Treatments to Energize & Uplift

Hair Care – Natural Treatments to Enrich & Nourish

Anna & Swami Tantramurti Saraswati

Body Care – Natural Treatments to Cleanse & Detoxify

Body Wrap – Natural Treatments to Energize & Uplift

Back Care – Natural Treatments to Revitalise & Soothe

Back Massage – To Release Deep-Seated & Long-Standing Tensions

Shiatsu Back Massage – To Soothe, Stretch & Strengthen

Anna ‘Espania’

Foot Care – Natural Treatments to Refresh & Revive

Foot Massage – To Refresh & Revive

Leg Massage – To Drain & Detoxify

Tender Loving Care – To Calm, Comfort & Protect During Pregnancy