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Korean Martial Therapy | KMT
Korean Martial Therapy | KMT
Korean Martial Therapy (KMT) is a traditional deep tissue massage modality, which applies massage strokes, body movement, stretches, acupressure, and [ ... ]
Shinshin-Toitsu-Do | Japanese Yoga
Shinshin-Toitsu-Do | Japanese Yoga
Shinshin-toitsu-do was founded by Nakamura Tempu (1876 – 1968). The practice is also known as “Japanese Yoga,” and is a combination of Raja Yoga [ ... ]
Tahitian Taurumi Massage | Traditional Bodywork
Tahitian Taurumi Massage | Traditional Bodywork
The Tahitian Taurumi Massage is a spiritual and therapeutic practice, part of indigenous Tahitian Traditional Medicine, and widely used across the Tah [ ... ]
Traditional Massage Encyclopedia | Reader’s Guide
Traditional Massage Encyclopedia | Reader’s Guide
We’ve recently published our book Encyclopedia of Traditional Massages. It’s quite a big book and we think it needs some preliminary expla [ ... ]
Mukha Abhyanga | Ayurvedic Facial Massage Therapy
Mukha Abhyanga | Ayurvedic Facial Massage Therapy
Mukha Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic Massage modality that uses medicinal herbal oils, butters, and creams to treat the facial area. In the West, this type [ ... ]
Traditional Nepalese Mustard Oil Massage
Traditional Nepalese Mustard Oil Massage
In Nepal, traditional oil care for postpartum mothers and their babies is an important practice. For newborns it’s very common to give a full-body m [ ... ]
World Massages | Traditional Massage History and Development
World Massages | Traditional Massage History and Development
In this post, we briefly discuss the traditional massage history, development and characteristics of various important geographical regions around the [ ... ]
Navjat Shishu Abhyanga | Ayurvedic Baby Massage
Navjat Shishu Abhyanga | Ayurvedic Baby Massage
Navjat Shishu Abhyanga is a full-body Ayurvedic Newborn Oil Massage (done with lukewarm oils) and a practice that’s part of Navajata Shishu Parichar [ ... ]
Dagdagay | Filipino Foot Massage
Dagdagay | Filipino Foot Massage
Dagdagay is the traditional Filipino Foot Massage (part of Hilot massage and bodywork), which is characterized by the use of two bamboo sticks (or rat [ ... ]
Rebozo, Childbirth, and Maya Abdominal Massage
Rebozo, Childbirth, and Maya Abdominal Massage
The Rebozo is a long flat, wide and traditionally hand woven clothing fabric, similar to a shawl or scarf, mostly worn by women in Mexico, although it [ ... ]