num_pages: 256
description: Everything you need to know about bodyworkHow to integrate bodywork into your life for optimal health and vitalityThe essentials of massage, acupressure, hands-on healing, and moreThe Omega Institute, the nation's largest holistic education and retreat center, has helped tens of thousands of people in their search for well-being, personal growth, and spiritual development through its world-renowned workshops and retreats. Now the experts at the Omega Institute share their wisdom with you in a unique series of books that provide the guidance, the inspiration, and the skills you need to bring increased meaning and vitality into your life. . . .From acupuncture to massage, bodywork can help reduce stress, increase energy, and promote well-being.  And in this empowering guide, one of the Omega Institute's foremost experts provides a thorough introduction to the three basic bodywork approaches--Western, Eastern, and the latest East/West combination techniques--offering all the information you need to choose what works best for you. The Alexander technique--zone therapy--reflexology--acupressure--Thai massage--intuitive energy healing.... Here are simple, illustrated exercises for each discipline in a guide that helps you harness the amazing powers of your body to achieve greater harmony and vibrant health. You will Powerful new techniques for eliminating stress, relieving pain, and healing emotional and physical woundsA complete survey of Western bodywork (structural alignment); Eastern bodywork (energy alignment);  and East/West fusion techniques, including step-by-step exercises for eachHow to design your own personal program from all three disciplines  How to integrate the principles and exercises you've learned into a vital, joyous, well-balanced life
language: English
title: Bodywork Basics
titlecomplete: Bodywork Basics (OMEGA INSTITUTE MIND, BODY, SPIRIT)
ratings_count: 5
publisher: Dell