Massage: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Eastern and Western Techniques, Lucy Lidell, Sara Thomas

The classic guide to relaxation and hand-healing techniques, from massage to Japanese shiatsu and reflexology methods

Learning to massage is not only acquiring a natural and effective way to soothe stress, tension, or eliminate headaches and back pain, but it is also developing one's healing powers, discovering the pleasure of caring for others, feeling appreciated and loved, and knowing how to interpret one's own body's reactions—in short, for oneself and one's entourage, it promotes vitality, well-being, and good health. With its numerous drawings and photos, very clear progressive instructions, and professional advice, "The Massage" teaches everyone, in a clear and attractive way, the power of touch, and truly offers—which is what made it so immensely successful—the possibility of quickly mastering a universal and ancient language.