HISTORY OF MASSAGE Flashcards
has been used by humans to cure ailments
Massage
used for medical purposes or for beautifying & relaxing body
Massage
relieve pain and discomfort
Massage
found in cave paintings which showed the use of fats and oil mixed together with herbs
Massage in ancient times
what is massage used for?
healing
soothing
beautifying
have the records of different massage movements / techniques
Ancient Chinese Books - Cong Fau of the Tao Tse
books have exercises and massage that help to improve overall health of an individual
Amma
further developed Chinese massage called in Tsubo, Shiatsu
Japanese
ancient civilization that used hygienic purposes
Hindus
What is Ayuverda?
- Sacred book
- the art of life
- written around 1800 BCE
made from mix of fats, resins, oils, and herbs to beautify the skin
cream
ancient civilization that used massage for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes
Egyptians
the practice of massage spread to Europe by 500 BCE
Europe
believe in the well-being of body and mind
Greeks
therapeutic purposes
Dark Ages to the Renaissance