DVD Reviews
Review by Positive Health Magazine
Christine Townley's DVD Thai Massage – Nuad Bo Rarn is beautifully presented. It gives that calm, meditative and peaceful feeling to the viewer, which is intrinsic to Thai massage.
Her introduction is very clear and informative. It includes lovely visual images of temples and buddha statues in Thailand as well as images of Thai massage stretches and techniques. The many benefits to receiving and giving Thai massage are also discussed in detail.
Christine presents the practical chapters very clearly and thoroughly. Her tone is slow, calm and easy to follow. She works her way through a typical Northern style massage. This gives an in depth look at a how a traditional Thai massage would be, long and methodical, incorporating acupressure along the energy lines of the body with applied yoga stretches.
Starting with the feet, loosening the ankles and pressure points on the sole of the feet, this DVD then takes you through working on the energy lines of the legs with palming and thumbing techniques, various leg stretches, massage on the abdomen, chest, arms and face. Moving the patient into the side position, it continues with some more stretches and energy line work. Christine then works on the back of the patients body, including a cobra stretch, and then ends by massaging the shoulders in the sitting position as well as other shoulder, neck and back techniques applied with the patient seated.
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“I have been watching your DVD each morning, still not completed, and just wanted to say how much I am enjoying it...I have never seen
anything like it...I have been massaging for nearly 10 years. Your professional approach with such skill is a joy, and I just wanted to let you know how you have touched my life in a positive way..”. Julian
“I just wanted to thank you for the DVD and to say how impressed I am with the
quality and professionalism of the treatment and filming. I already practice Indonesian Massage and teach yoga and was interested in possibly adding another treatment to my repertoire! The Indonesian massage that I do is very similar, although couch based, to the Thai Massage and I use several of the stretches in my yoga classes too! I have not yet decided whether to do the full training because of the overlap with what I already do, but rest assured I will definitely come to you if I decide to go ahead. I have a friend who is thinking of doing the training and I will certainly be recommending your course to her”! Angela
“I find the DVD very informative and it is like a Thai Massage Bible to me. Christine has been practicing this form of bodywork for many years now and has an incredible knowledge in the art. The instructions are clear and precise, and the sequence flows although you can skip to each stage if you need to do a quick revision. I find it easy to use and regularly go back to it to top up on what I have already learnt. Its like having Christine there in my front room teaching me. I found it a good purchase and would recommend it to anyone who was considering taking up this sort of Bodywork or just interested in what it involves”. Penny
“This DVD is superb. As a qualified Thai Massage Therapist I have used this DVD to refresh my skills and knowledge. I have also recommended it to my students, as it is visually clear and well shot, with an emphasis on safe practice. It is also methodical and flowing in its approach, mirroring the wonderful flow of Thai Massage. The background information, such as benefits and contraindications are also useful reminders for students and are accessible and pitched at an appropriate level. This product is authentic and genuine”. Elaine
“I bought the DVD from you a few months ago. I am a sports massage therapist. I want you to know how useful this DVD has been. I keep watching bits of it through & through & I have incorporated a lot of the techniques into my massages. The stretches are particularly useful. Anyway it was £20 very well spent in my opinion”. Trudy
“Just to let you know how much I enjoyed your DVD. It was the clarity, detail, thoroughness with no offputting thrills. I am a practitioner myself in many therapies but could not fault it”. James
“I have finished the DVD. And I can say I love it. It is really a very useful learning tool and "reminder" of all the wonderful , relaxing and effective stretches I didn't practice and offer some stretches for a long time. So, your DVD is quite inspiring to try again. Another reason why I wanted to purchase your DVD was to learn the differences between the northern and the southern style. And I want to try to adapt / learn these techniques by watching the DVD. It is enjoyable and relaxing to watch and I wish I could be the receiver”.Karin Germany - Shiatsu and Thai Massage practitioner
“Lovely DVD. I've watched the Thai massage DVD several times already and find it very well done. It will be a good learning reference. I will remember your helpfulness.
Thanks everso”, Roger
“Your Thai Massage DVD has just arrived to my home and I have seen the DVD 1.
I am a qualified Thai Massage practitioner but I am curious and interested to learn
the Northern Style! So I decided to buy your DVD.
Compliments for the harmony of your movements, I like your DVD very much.
I thank you for your valuable work “ ! Greetings from Italy Stefano
“An excellent DVD. The instructions are clear and very precise so ideal for those new to Thai massage or established practitioners. The filming is also clear so there can be no doubt about the moves and techniques involved in the massage. There are numerous moves in the Thai massage sequence and Christine, has broken this down into sections which follow a logical sequence. Watching this DVD gives a sense of the wonderful flow of Thai massage and is a must for anyone interested in this form of bodywork”. Anna Yoga teacher and Thai Massage practitioner
“I saw your DVD and I think that your technique is one of the best, that's why I would like to attend a course with you.. Kind regards” Simona Italy
“Thank you for the recent dvd of thai yoga massage, from what I have seen,
its presentation is very informative and beautiful, and there is 2 hours
remaining”. Alex
“My wife and I really enjoy the DVDs, we were looking for information about the benefits of this type of massage and how to do it in home, and we found all answers in there”.
This double DVD is invaluable for the qualified practitioner and for those learning Thai Yoga Massage.
