Product Description

Possibly the most famous and widely used resource in therapeutic bodywork, this beautifully written, detailed and reader-friendly picture of how and why the body responds to touch is both scientifically reliable and inspiring. Furthering the presentation of recent research in biochemistry, cell biology and energy medicine in the Second Edition, this new and greatly expanded edition includes advances in neurophysiology and physics, reconfiguring knowledge of mind and body, from microgenesis to quantum consciousness. A rare book, required reading for national massage therapy certification, that also serves the general reader.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #142450 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .95" h x 7.02" w x 10.01" l, 1.86 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 488 pages

From Library Journal
Juhan examines the physiology and psychology of our response to touch, combining excellent illustrations with a detailed but readable technical discussion. Individual sections conclude with his position that through body work, "heightened self-awareness and improved control over conditioned responses" will improve our health and reduce our Job-like suffering. Although Juhan is a professional body worker at Esalen Institute, he does not describe the techniques used and readers will have to test his claims themselves. Recommended for comprehensive collections on human physiology. Michael D. Cramer, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. & State Univ. Lib., Blacksburg
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
An important and pioneering book. -- Michael Murphy, pre-publication

About the Author
Deane Juhan was educated at the University of Colorado, the University of Michigan, and the University of California at Berkeley. He is a practitioner of the Trager Approach and an instructor at the Trager Institute, and has developed a series of seminars for all varieties of bodyworkers and therapists, which he presents thoughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.