Friday, February 2, 2007

Books, Tapes and other Resources for the Study of Thai Massage

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*see the package discount prices below*

1. Book-"Nuad Bo-Rarn, The Traditional Massage of Thailand" by Arthur Lambert with Chonghkol Setthakorn. This is the first manual written in English on northern style Thai Massage coauthored with a native Master teacher. It is a 68-page teaching and study manual based on the complete program of Thai Massage as taught by Chongkol Setthakorn at the Traditional Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, and at ITM in Thailand and the USA. Each move is illustrated and described. Price: $15. order now

2. Video-"Thai I-Basic Workshop-Teaching the Front Position with Arthur Lambert". This is casually filmed at a workshop teaching Thai I-the Front Position, and includes a thorough explanation and demonstration of the most comprehensive portion of Thai Massage. Each move is taught in a logical sequence, with questions interspersed by the students. Excellent as a learning tool. Runs 2 hrs 25 mins. Price: $30. order now

3. Video-"Thai II-Intermediate Workshop-Teaching the Side, Back, and Sitting Positions with Arthur Lambert". Similar to Thai I, above, this is casually filmed at a workshop teaching Thai II-the Side, Back, and Sitting Positions, and includes a thorough explanation and demonstration of these remaining positions. Excellent as a learning tool. Runs 1 hr 55 mins. Price: $30. order now

4. Video-"Demonstration of the Front Position with Arthur Lambert". This is an actual performance of the Thai I-Front Position filmed on a model wearing only swimming trunks so that the precise movements can be seen clearly on the client's body. The voice track describes each movement. Very valuable for studying the timing, transitions, and flow of a Front Position session. Runs 1hr 45 mins. Price: $35. order now

5. Video-"Teaching Demonstration of Thai I & II-the Front, Side, Back & Sitting Positions with Rose Griscom". This is flimed at a workshop covering the basic and intermediate level fundamentals of a Thai massage session. Each movement is described as it is performed, covering a full 2 - 2 1/2 hour routine in real time so that the student can follow along as they work on a client and develop their timing, flow, and transitions as they learn the routine. Runs 2 hours 40 mins. Price: $45. Also available for the same price in DVD...fill out order form and then send an email to rose@thai-massage.org requesting dvd copy. order now

6. Video-"Thai Massage with Chongkol Setthakorn -Demonstration of the Front, Side, Back & Sitting Positions". This is filmed in Chiang Mai and is a beautiful demonstration of Thai I and II as taught at ITM by its Master. The voice track describes each movement within this 3 hour session, although just one side of the client's body is shown. Appropriate for the experienced student because of its detail, length, slight variations in form, and usefulness for studying the fine details of a routine. Runs 2 hours 24 mins. Price: $45. Also available for the same price in DVD...fill out order form and then send an email to rose@thai-massage.org requesting dvd copy. order now

7. Video-"Yoga for the Thai Massage Therapist with Chongkol Setthakorn". This is Chongkol leading the yoga routine done every morning before class at ITM in Chiang Mai. Designed to improve the practitioner's own strength and flexibility in preparation for doing Thai Massage. Runs 58 mins. Price: $30. order now

Package Discounts-

Level I-Basic Package-
#1-Book,
#2-Teaching Thai I Video,
#4-Demonstration Thai I Video
all three for $75 ($5 savings)
Level II-Intermediate Package- #1-Book,
#2-Teaching Thai I Video,
#3-Teaching Thai II Video,
#4-Demonstration Thai I Video, #5-Demonstration Thai I & II Video
all five for $155 and shipping is FREE ($13 savings)
Level III_Advanced Package-
includes all items:
#1-Book,
#2-Teaching Thai I video,
#3-Teaching Thai II video,
#4-Demonstration Thai I video, #5-Demonstration Thai I & II Video, #6-Demonstration with Chongkol video,
#7-Yoga video
for $210 and shipping is FREE ($43 savings)

How to Order: Orders must be prepaid. Postage is additional, see below. You may order directly with a credit card by clicking here.
Otherwise, please mail your order with payment to the New Jersey address, giving your name, mailing address, and phone number. Include the postage (see info below), in a check or money order made out to Rose Griscom and mailed to the address below. Call us at 609-390-1016 if you have any questions, or send an e-mail at Rose@thai-massage.org. Thank you.

Postage: Typical postage costs are $3 for 1 book, $5 for 1 video, $5 for 2 videos, and $7 for 1 book and 2 videos. Overseas postage rates vary. Most items shipped by US mail, unless a large order of over 10 books or over 8 videos.

*** please make checks payable to Rose Griscom ***

Institute of Thai Massage, USA
PO Box 246
Marmora, NJ 08223
609-390-1016

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