Ayurvedic Massageis the first book on the subject, and the first new massage therapy introduced to the West since shiatsu. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Practitioners concentrate on the marmas, subtle energy points that respond to gentle physical manipulation, and work with the needs of the different body types. The author guides both the novice and experienced practitioner through each step in the full body massage and explains which oils work best for particular body types.

About the Author
Harish Johari (1934-1999) began his training in the principles of Ayurveda at an early age, studying in his native India with several different vaidyas, or traditional Ayurvedic practitioners. He is also the author of Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine, Tools for Tantra, Chakras, Numerology, Leela: The Game of Self-Knowledge, The Healing Power of Gemstones, and Breath, Mind, and Consciousness.

Reviews
"For Harish Johari--artist, composer, chef, teacher, tantric devotee--desire is the brush, and the five senses are the palette." * Yoga Journal *
"Harish Johari served as guide to Richard Alpert (Baba Ram Dass) on his initial excursion into mystic India and continues his vocation of bridging the East/West gap. A true renaissance man, this distinguished north Indian poet, sculptor, and musician holds degrees in philosophy and literature." * East West Journal *
"In Ayurvedic Massage, author Harish Johari combines a variety of cultural, yogic and Ayurvedic concepts together to spin his tale about massage. In doing so he is able to bring to light the concept of marmas (pressure points) and speculate on how these antecedents of Chinese acupuncture points may be helpful in stimulating the body's own healing powers." * Massage Magazine *
"Johari writes about this complex subject in a simple and easy-to-follow manner." * Aromatic Thymes *
"Harish Johari's Ayurvedic Massage is an informative and easy-to-read introduction to the world of oil massage as daily ritual, exercise, relaxation, preventative, and healing practice." * Massage Therapy Journal *
"Ayurvedic Massage offers massage therapists a taste of an approach they might want to pursue through more training. It can be a source of enlivening your present practice with a different perspective. An accessible introduction that is well worth reading, with instructions massage therapists could easily follow." * Mirka Knaster, Massage Therapy Journal *
"Harish Johari is Ayurveda's renaissance man." * Yoga Journal *



Book Information
ISBN 9780892814893
Author Harish Johari
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Healing Arts Press
Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Weight(grams) 413g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 13mm