Ancient Massage of Thailand, ITM International Training Massage published by Institute of Thai Massage, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 199 pages, paperback, 8 1/2" x 11 1/2", many illustrations and photos.

From the back cover:

Traditional Thailand Medical Massage Therapy is a unique form of body therapy that incorporates Hatha yoga and accupressure. This particular form of body work dates back at least 2000 years. Thai massage is a must for athletes, dancers and other people who want their bodies to achieve maximum performance. The movements of gentle rocking, deep stretching and compression assist in the restructuring of your musculo-skeletal framework. The work is done fully clothed and no oils are required.

From my own experience, Thai massage is a wonderful thing. It takes roughly two hours for a full massage at a relaxed pace and the feeling afterward is wonderful. I had suffered from near debilitating back pain for nearly two years and had my first true relief after an expertly done traditional Thai massage. I was then able to start practicing yoga which has led to a pain free back for the last two years. The giver of the massage must be mindful at all times, so it is a good exercise in meditation and in fact, the main school in Thailand, up until recently, is located in a temple in Bangkok, Wat Po.

Item Name: Thai Massage
Item price: $30.00