Thai Massage: Sacred Body Work

by Ananda Apfelbaum

Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit. 

Interest in Thai massage has been growing rapidly. This is no surprise given its unique multifaceted approach to the body. Thai massage combines acupressure, stretching, reflexology, assisted yoga postures, herbal compresses, prayer and meditation. It benefits everyone. Sometimes called the "lazy person's yoga", Thai massage stretches and relaxes the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body. 

Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions which enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy with a partner at home or with a client. The book explains the historical and philosophical background of Thai massage as well as its religious origins. Throughout the book, Ananda always reminds us of the deeper meaning of this sacred modality—compassion in action. A must for all those interested in the healing arts.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 5, 2004

About the author

Ananda Apfelbaum is a national and international Thai Massage instructor with over 18 years of teaching experience. She is a certified Thai Massage therapist and a New York State licensed massage therapist. Ananda is the author of one of the foremost books on Thai Massage, “Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork” (Avery of Penguin & Putnam, 2003) and the producer of the instructional DVD, “Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork,” 2003. Ananda has a NYC based private clientele and currently runs Thai Yoga Massage training programs in New York City.

Reviews

[Katie Hoener · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great accompaniment to my Thai massage training :) a solid refresher of techniques learned in class.

[Cicely Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The definitive manual. Very clear.

[HsiaoTing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good companion for my Thai massage practice.