Description:
Rub away tensions alone or with a partner under the careful guidance of Home Massage. A video-packed CD-ROM covering a wide range of techniques and hands-on remedies, this package reveals many of the tricks of the massage therapist's trade, taking users on a tour through the history of massage and its various schools before delving into the actual nuts and bolts of an invigorating and relaxing body rub. Home Massage is a virtual encyclopedia of massage techniques, theory, and tips. Incorporating both Eastern and Western healing philosophies, it outlines everything from the steps in a full body massage to specific ways of relieving tension headaches and other physical complaints. Each technique is described in detail in concise textual windows, which are supplemented by short video demonstrations. Equipment needs for carrying out massage are kept simple; most users will find the necessary items already in their homes. What's more, the textual notes take care to explain how and why procedures work--whether by stimulating circulation in a particular body cavity, loosening joints, or stimulating muscle groups. Home Massage, which is designed to allow users to massage themselves or a partner, includes appendices on human anatomy, finding a massage therapist, and the development of the field. There is even a quick quiz for those users wishing to ensure they have committed the CD-ROM's contents to memory. Technical jargon is kept to a minimum, and the terms mentioned are also gathered in an easy-to-use glossary. Finally, a strong emphasis on both relaxation and safety ensures that users undergoing massage therapy will be more informed about its theory and practices. Best of all, interested home users will feel they can experiment with Home Massage's teaching in comfort and with confidence. --Alyx Dellamonica
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