Drawing from Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion, and yogic practices, as well as a modern understanding of anatomy and physiology, this guidebook bridges the gap between theory and practice while presenting bodywork as it is understood in Thailand--as a therapeutic medical science. Presenting detailed analysis of each step in a Thai massage routine, the history, spiritual traditions, and ethical codes are offered in an engaging, informal style. Numerous photographs and diagrams illustrate the variety of techniques used, and examples of routines for treating specific disorders are discussed. Updated with new layout, photos, and expanded text, this exhaustive handbook is complete with a section on the main energy meridians and diagrams of acupressure points, making it the perfect tool to accompany anyone studying this popular healing modality.

本作は単なる技法書を超え、タイ伝統医学を「精神と肉体の調和」として捉え直した思想書です。著者のサルゲーロとロイランスは、仏教的慈愛と現代解剖学を融合させ、触れる行為を神聖な対話へと昇華させました。歴史や倫理を重んじる筆致には、生命への深い畏敬が宿っています。 目に見えないエネルギーラインを科学的に体系化した構成は、複雑な身体の地図を解き明かす情熱に満ちています。読者は技術の習得を超え、治癒という芸術の本質に触れることになるでしょう。古の知恵を現代に蘇らせた、魂を揺さぶる必読の書です。