Well, here she is! My fourth newborn! “Sacred Massage — The Magic and Ritual of Soothing Touch” was definitely a labor of love. Imagine taking more than 20 years of experience, and distilling it into a tutorial for someone else to learn how to provide soothing, healing touch to a friend or loved one. It wasn’t an easy task, and this book was definitely the most difficult of my three Llewellyn books to write.
Everyone needs touch.
Everyone.
Yes, you, and those around you. Touch heals. This isn’t just a trite little saying. Touch heals in so many ways, both physically and psychologically, and this is backed up by science. If you aren’t comfortable and/or experienced with touch, don’t worry. I will guide you, bit by bit. Trust me, it will be okay, and you can become the natural healer you were born to be.
Think about all the people in your life who might benefit from regular massage, particularly if access to professional massage is out of reach — maybe for financial reasons or because there isn’t a good massage therapist locally or because of their own physical or psychological restrictions. You can learn to provide this for them, and not merely going through the physical motions. My approach is a comprehensive experience, incorporating not just physical technique, but also channeling healing energy as well as conducting the entire massage as a magical healing ritual. I will also show you how to tailor your moves to your loved one’s needs, and explain all the products you might need, whether you’re on a budget or want to go all out.
This book may also reveal to you that although you are learning to be a massage provider, you also probably need regular bodywork yourself. I promise you, it is life-changing to give your body the touch it craves. Can’t afford it? No problem! I will guide you through this process while you learn on a friend or loved one — your “Body Buddy” — and your buddy can learn as well. You can give each other the massage that will soothe your tension, aches, and pains.
In the course of learning to do a complete, full-body Sacred Massage, you may discover that you really have a knack for bodywork. This book may point you to a new career! One that puts you in control of your time and income, and cannot be outsourced!
Whether you seek to provide massage to a friend or loved one, or to dip your toe into a massage career, I invite you to take my hand as I show you your own true healer’s path.
Namaste!
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“Sacred Massage — The Magic and Ritual of Soothing Touch” is available at a bookstore near you, and on Amazon and Llewellyn.com.