Chair Yoga

Seated Exercises for Health and Wellbeing

Edeltraud Rohnfeld

With voiceover instructions and onscreen demonstrations, this DVD guides the viewer through two 40-minute chair yoga routines, which can be practiced by virtually anyone to stimulate physical and mental wellbeing. This versatile form of yoga is specially designed for those with limited mobility through age, illness, injury or physical disability. more »

October 2013, DVD: £9.16 + VAT = £10.99/ $17.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-184-6, 83 minutes

Keywords: adults, bodywork, cerebral palsy, complementary therapies, disability, energy work, health care, massage, movement, occupational therapy, older people, yoga

Principles of Reiki

What it is, how it works, and what it can do for you

Kajsa Krishni Boräng

Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing system based on channelling spiritual energy through the hands. This concise introduction covers the history and spiritual principles of Reiki, how it is taught and practiced and what to expect from treatment. It explains how Reiki can be used in healing in everyday life and how to find a Reiki teacher. more »

2013, Paperback: £9.99/ $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-138-9, 197mm x 130mm / 7.75in x 5in, 128pp

Keywords: bodywork, complementary therapies, energy work, massage, pain management, spirituality

Essential Oils

A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice
2nd edition

Jennifer Peace Rhind

This research-based guide to essential oils and their use in contemporary aromatherapy provides a full historical and cultural context for aromatherapy practice. The characteristics of over 100 essential oils, absolutes and resinoids are provided in detail, including botanical and chemical information, usage and combinations. more »

2012, Paperback: £19.99/ $35.00
ISBN: 978-1-84819-089-4, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 320pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, aromatherapy, bodywork, complementary medicine, essential oils, massage

Freeing Emotions and Energy Through Myofascial Release

Noah Karrasch

Written for bodywork and manual therapy practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines, as well as other healers who want to expand their skills, this generously illustrated book explains how and where emotions and static energy are held in the body, and how they can be released and rebalanced in therapies that challenge bodymindcore awareness more »

2012, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-085-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp

Keywords: bodywork, massage

Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care

Take My Hand

Barbara Goldschmidt and Niamh van Meines
Illustrated by James Goldschmidt

The radiant energy in human touch can have a powerful therapeutic effect for those who are elderly, ill or dying. Explaining the benefits, practicalities and research behind touch therapy, this book teaches a simple hand massage sequence for all carers looking for an effective way to support and connect with a family member, friend or patient. more »

2011, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-073-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, carers, complementary therapies, dementia, energy work, families, health care, massage, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, palliative care

Sei-Ki

Life in Resonance - The Secret Art of Shiatsu

Akinobu Kishi and Alice Whieldon

Akinobu Kishi is regarded as one of the leading exponents of shiatsu, and his theory and practice of Seiki Soho are explained for the first time in this important book. The book consists of a dialogue about the fundamental principles and practice of Seiki Soho, and will be essential reading for all shiatsu practitioners and students. more »

2011, Paperback: £15.99/ $26.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-042-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp

Keywords: bodywork, complementary therapies, energy work, massage, meridians, shiatsu

Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism

A Home Program from Chinese Medicine

Louisa Silva

This book teaches parents a simple qigong massage programme that has been developed specifically for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). With step-by-step instructions and an accompanying DVD demonstrating the technique in action, this book offers parents guidance on how to adopt qigong massage into their child's daily routine. more »

2011, Paperback: £17.89 + VAT = £19.05/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-070-2, 254mm x 177.8mm / 10in x 7in, 144pp

Keywords: autism, children, Chinese medicine, energy work, massage, Qi, qigong, tuina

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Virginia S. Cowen

Massage techniques are widely and effectively used in treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to address sensory issues, motor problems and touch receptivity. This book is the perfect resource to find a therapy - or combination of therapies - to suit the individual needs of each child. more »

2011, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-049-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, children, energy work, health care, massage, occupational therapy, parenting, tuina

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