Beginning the morning with a self-massage routine sets the body and mind in harmony and can quiet a mind that has a busy day ahead of it. This manual contains one quick massage plan that incorporates light rubbing, gentle tapping, and self-massage techniques that are designed to energize and invigorate the body, ward off illness, speed up recovery, and delay aging. Though the routine is written to be done without a partner, the book includes massage techniques that incorporate a second person. An accompanying audio CD contains more step-by-step instructions and tips to enhance well-being and further the reader's morning practice. Written for readers at any fitness level, this guide is perfect for those who wish to spend a few moments each day bringing the mind and body into focus.
Kim Bright-Fey is a licensed physical therapist who is certified with the American Physical Therapy Association as a health and wellness consultant. She has been teaching qigong, tai chi, and therapeutic exercise since 1988. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama.