Holistic Bodywork for Performers : A Practical Guide

Free, Janet, Ramsay, Nicky

ISBN 10: 1861266995 / ISBN 13: 9781861266996

Published by The Crowood Press, 2004

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Holistic Bodywork for Performers : A Practical Guide
• Publisher: The Crowood Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861266995
• ISBN 13: 9781861266996
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.133 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Since Stanislavsky discovered yoga more than a hundred years ago, performers have employed an increasingly diverse range of holistic practices to help prepare their bodies and minds for the creative process. This book is an outstanding hands-on guide to some of the most important bodywork practices being used in theaters and training centers today, including yoga, tai chi, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, and Contact Improvisation. Alternative therapies like shiatsu and reflexology, which provide pathways to understanding the body’s natural balancing and energy systems, are also introduced with accessible guidelines for safe use. The book includes introductions to the holistic practices, practical exercises, comparative analyses of systems and benefits, and guidelines for further exploration.

About the Author

Janet Free and Nicky Ramsay have been lecturing and directing for many years on Drama undergraduate courses whilst pursuing their interest in bodywork. Between them they have professional qualifications in yoga, reflexology, shiatsu and massage, as well as many years of practical students of Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais and tai chi.