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The readers of this text will gain a background in ayurvedic theory, as well as applied therapy. Ayurvedic massage can be seen as a therapeutic tool in its own right as well as a predecessor to panchakarma treatment. For the first time the important concept of marma massage has been explained and described. This technique is extremely valuable and is becoming quite popular among practitioners of ayurveda both in India and abroad.ContentsCoverTitle PageCopyrightContentsPrefaceIntroduction1. History of Massage2. Basic Principles of Ayurveda3. Ayurvedic Anatomy4. Ayurvedic Physiology5. Ayurvedic Constitution – Prakruti6. Actions of Massage7. Basic Strokes of Massage8. Ayu rved is Massage9. Kerala Massage10. Marma Massage11. Specialized Ayurvedic Massage Techniques12. Massage For Beauty13. Massage for Specific Diseases14. Healing Systems Related to Massage15. Research on MassageAppendix 1 Medicated and Aromatic OilsAppendix 2 Index of Botanical HerbsAppendix 3 Sanskrit- English GlossaryBibliographyResourcesAbout the AuthorsPaperback: 144 pagesPublisher: Lotus Press; 1 edition (May 15, 2009)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0940985993ISBN-13: 978-0940985995ASIN: B003ZHU8OI