Table of Contents

Foreword by Timothy McCall, M.D.

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. The Heart of the Lotus Palm System

2. Massage Pathways: The Sen Lines and Marmas
Sen Kalathari
Sen Ittha and Sen Pingkhala
Sen Thawari and Sen Sahatsarangsi
Sen Sumana
Sen Ulangka and Sen Lawusang
Sen Nanthakrawat and Sen Khitchanna

3. Advanced Practice Series
Sitting Postures
Single Leg Postures
Side Position Postures
Back Postures
Double Leg Postures
Abdomen Massage

4. Thai Yoga Massage Protocols for Common Ailments
Stress
Back Pain
Stiff Neck and Sore Shoulders
Tired Arms and Hands
Tension Headaches
Constipation
Fibromyalgia
Anxiety and Depression

Conclusion

Appendix: Classifying Muscle Trauma

Resources

Index

About the Author

One of the first Thai yoga massage practitioners in the West, Kam Thye Chow has taught Thai massage in Thailand and throughout Europe, Canada and the United States. The author of Thai Yoga Massage and Thai Yoga Therapy for Your Body Type, he is the founder and director of the Lotus Palm School in Montreal. Kam Thye Chow lives in Montreal.

Reviews

"Mr. Chow's energizing and inspiring guide provides enough information to set the practitioner confidently into action with his Lotus Palm system, keeping the focus on the energy exchanged, the Loving Kindness of the Art, and simple, clear anatomical information. This book will surely invite readers to further explore the art of Thai Yoga Massage and integrate it into their own personal or client practice and perhaps, travel to Montreal or even Thailand." * Allyson Gracie, Retailing Insight, October 2011 *
"... this is an excellent manual for anyone interested in Thai yoga massage. The concepts are clearly explained and the accompanying full-page photographs are a perfect complement. VERDICT An essential title for practitioners. Others, if not inspired to do bodywork, will at least learn a lot about the amazing curative benefits of Thai yoga massage." * Ajoke Kokodoko, Library Journal, November 2011 *
"Each treatment plan offers a customized one-hour Thai yoga massage posture flow in this outstanding choice for any healing or new age collection." * Midwest Book Review, January 2012 *