DVDs, Music, & Books

This DVD has been one of our best sellers for hot stone massage training and as an educational resource to our customers. This DVD was originally used as part of a Hot Stone CEU curriculum. This video, produced by the Institute for Massage and Spa Therapy Education (IMSTE), is designed to show the benefits and contraindications of using hot stones while providing 2 full- body and facial demonstrations (by different therapists) to help you integrate one of the most requested spa services into...

By moving the palms, thumbs, knuckles and forearms in rhythmic, dance-like motions, the congested areas of the body are released and dispersed.  “Lomi Lomi” means to break up into small pieces.  This massage style is intended to find congested areas of the body and disperse them through rhythmic movements. This is the dance of massage, and it is as enjoyable for the person giving it as it is for the person receiving it.  Lomi Lomi is an ancient art of healing massage, as shown...

Continue learning the magical touch of the islands, known as "the dance of massage" with Tamara Mondragon and her son Matthew, both experts in narrating and demonstrating the deeper techniques of this ancient healing art.

Learn how to release the piriformis muscle to facilitate the relaxation of surrounding muscles that may be causing low back or sciatic pain. Feel confident as you help clients with neck and shoulder pain through work in the subscapularis to increase their range of motion and to unlock stiff joints. Learn how to safely offer a complete, full body massage to pregnant women and clients who may only be able to lay on their sides.

Reflexology is believed by many to hold ancient keys to pain relief, muscle relaxation, and reduced stress. Now with this professional grade instructional massage DVD, you can watch and learn at your own pace. This valuable way to relieve stress will be useful not only on yourself, but also on anyone else, be it a family member or a massage client. The ancient art of reflexology is a natural healing practice. The relax areas in the feet correspond to all parts of the body. By stimulating these...

Reflexology techniques for the hands DVD.

This Fourth Edition has been reorganized to include an introductory chapter on fundamental concepts and a concluding chapter on cancer. This edition also includes Modality Recommendation Charts offering specific advice about modalities to pursue or avoid in various circumstances. New topices covered include myeloma, sickle cell disease and autism spectrum disorders.  A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations, video clips, interactive flashcards, quiz questions, an audio glossary, and...

In Absolute Beauty, Pratima RAICHUR, a chemist and internationally recognized expert on Ayurvedic skin care, explains how the external skin tissue is the physical reflection of everything that happens within the body: the way we eat and breathe, as well as the thoughts and emotions that fill our mind and color our spirit.

An Introduction to Zen Training,A Translation of Sanzen Nyumon, is a key text for the Zen student, written by one of the foremost Zen teachers of the twentieth century. This classic work, first published in 1964, provides a solid foundation for the Zen student, offering full discussions of breath, pain, posture, drowsiness, state of mind, physiology, and the context in which this arduous training takes on its meaning.

The Asian approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy and beautiful body is a sensible one. Their ritual of application relaxes us, empties our minds and soothes who is content with her natural shape, every our souls in an atmosphere of peace. This book reveals world in number and variety and all of them some of the more exotic body treatments, body scrubs, baths, wraps, heat treatments and polishes, for glowing skin... and improved self-esteem!

Reviewers have aptly described the music of Aleutian Meditation as "warm, rich, and resonant", with lush tones, calming tempos and soulful flute riffs that "sweep away all worries and cares of the land-locked world..." A life-enhancing, spacious feeling sweeps over the listener, resulting in a calm awareness and a feeling of peace and relaxation. Sophisticated and soulful layering of flutes, sonorous synthesizer, the gentle lapping of ocean waves and the wistful sound of...

Traditional Welsh, Scots and Irish arrangements and original songs composed and performed by Stephanie Bennett on wire strung Celtic harp, nylon strung Celtic harp, pedal harp and keyboards, accompanied by musicians playing Uilleann pipes (Irish bagpipes), pennywhistle, tenor recorder, soprano recorder, flute and cello.

Bodywork videos abound yet choosing the right ones can be difficult. The Massage Master Class Series of videos brings the world's leading massage and bodywork instructors right into your home or studio. Learn step-by-step instructions, view detailed, up-close video footage, listen to expert voice narrations, helpful recaps and answers to frequently asked questions.

Classical music by Mozart, Saint-Saens, Bach, Beethoven, Albinoni and Dvorak, arranged, performed and recorded live on keyboards and piano, accompanied by musicians playing flutes, oboe, English horn, viola and harp.

DISCONTINUED; No longer available in DVD format. See At Peace Media's website for more information. Shot entirely on location at the acclaimed Esalen Institute, this hands-on instructional video presents a complete, full-body session designed to guide you from head to toe. The DVD, featuring an award-winning music soundtrack, contains language options for English, Spanish and German.

Gently flowing melodies on DVD in a rich assortment of layered, acoustic instrumentation including flutes, guitar, harps, percussion and piano guide the user to a mellow state.

This instructional program demonstrates the importance of self-care for massage and bodywork practitioners, and offers a variety of techniques in easy-to-access DVD chapters.  The massage techniques designed in Forearm Dance™ will benefit therapists with varying degrees of experience in their own massage careers, regardless of their personal health status. The practitioner benefits include saving your hands by using the forearm and olecranon as your massage tools, supporting your...

What you'll learn: How to access and treat this condition including: Interviewing your client for the facts about the condition Recording information that you have collected. Developing a treatment plan with an expected outcome. Evaluating progress with you client Visually learning a variety of valuable techniques including: Shoulder Mobilization Traction for the shoulder joint Fascial release for the shoulder girdle Breaking down holding patterns ...

Discover a unique combination of Swedish and sports massage in the head, neck and shoulder area and how to sequence and integrate it into a full body massage.

Learn step-by-step instructions, view detailed, up-close video footage, listen to expert voice narrations, helpful recaps and answers to frequently asked questions. Our Massage Master Video Set includes 3 videos from At Peace Media: Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage, Reflexology Volume 1 & Reflexology Volume 2.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced massage therapist, you can become more knowledgeable and confident about the nerve-rich areas of the feet. Rhonda Funes has been practicing and teaching reflexology for 15 years. In this video, she demonstrates basic and advanced reflexology techniques that anyone can use. Her mission is simple - to help you achieve maximum results from correct and easily applied reflexology techniques.

Consumers and healthcare practitioners alike are embracing reflexology as a valuable healing process and tried and true method of relaxation and stress-relief. This video shows you how to accesses energy flow within the body through "pressure sensors" on the hands and ears to aid health and stress-relief, prevent disease, reduce pain and improve the quality of life.

Purchase our NEW At Peace Media Reflexology Set for a special introductory price of $54.95! This set includes the Reflexology, Volume 1: The Feet video and the Reflexology, Volume 2: The Hands and Ears video by master reflexologist Rhonda Funes, both from our acclaimed Massage Master Class Series.

This tranquil massage sound track will allow your client's minds to seek total serenity. This track is great for your massage cds collection.

A lush, soothing collection of original music designed to slow the rhythms of the body and the nervous system while entertaining the listener with beautiful melodies and instruments chosen from a pan-cultural palette.

Crisp, enchanting rays of sun envelop the listener in a spring-like bliss. Previously titled "Return to Big Sur", this music collection offers beautiful, tranquil melodies and a rich assortment of layered, acoustic instrumentation including flutes, harps, and percussion.

Previously released as "Rainbow Bridge" gives listeners a glimpse into Michael Benghiat's curiosity and interest in non-western musical instruments and traditions. The end result is a musical performance that both elevates your spirit and grounds your consciousness in the here and now.

From here to maternity . . . now you too, can enjoy the rich experience of Pre-Natal Massage with this beautifully produced video. Learn specific techniques for treating the common discomforts of pregnant women. This valuable video offers step by step instruction and has a free booklet inside detailing massage techniques that are therapeutic, effective and based on sound physiological principals.

Discover orchestral music for family relaxation composed by Emmy-award winning composer/ musician, Stephen Cohn. Enjoy soothing yet modern interpretations of familiar folk melodies in a classically composed suite. Recorded in Prague, with members of The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Each music track on YOGA PULSE is designed to provide unobstrusive musical support to yoga exercises. Non repeating melodic textures allow the mind to focus on the exercises, not the music, while rhythmic textures and pulses give a flow and tempo to the workout. A variation in timbres, tempo and instrumentation adds to the balance and flow of a yoga workout. Each musical piece builds upon the previous one, and the introduction of some unexpected musical "colors" enhances the texture...

Included in this book are new spinal chi kung warmups to quickly energize any meditation. The reader will also learn how to combine sexual passion with a loving heart inside the body to relieve sexual-emotional frustration and speed up spiritual growth.

What's new in the 3rd edition? This is the updated and expanded Third Edition of the Basic Clinical Massage Therapy book, and it adds enhancements to an already impressive art program with striking new photographs and adds a range of new pedagogical features, including learning objectives, case studies, and icons, to provide students with more help in mastering key concepts and skills.The richly illustrated Basic Clinical Massage Guide teaches the basic techniques of clinical massage therapy...

Metals and minerals which are very toxic in their unprocessed form have been converted by special processes into preparations for treatment of diseases by Ayurvedic physicians for thousands of years. Covers physico-chemical and philosophical concepts, processing of metals and minerals, gems and jewels, shell and bone, conversion of poisonous vegetable substances; with diagrams, index and appendices.

Using modern medicines for a running nose or stomach is like killing a fly with a gun. Urban patients alienated from traditional practices, are often overdrugged for the most trivial of health problems. Herbal remedies offer effective cures, says Dr. Khanna by helping body defenses fight disease; modern medicines directly attack the disease and in the process weaken the system.

Massage, done according to the natural laws of human anatomy and energy flow, offers the most pleasurable benefit of all daily practices. Regular massage vibrates and energizes the skin, muscles and nerves simultaneously and helps the body become light, active and full of vitality.

The use of aromatic oils to soothe both physical and pyschic disorders wasrecognized in early Eygpt. Only recently has it been rediscovered as a pleasant treatment for a wide range of ailments. The therapeutic properties of the essential oils, together with the relaxation induced by the massage, have been found to relieve many conditions and are particularly helpful for stress-related problems.

This is a useful, complete text that describes the cosmic roots of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic anatomy, and dosha ("body types") and their psycho-spiritual natures. The practice of Ayurveda is described in the context of diet according to dosha and cycle of nature. Food charts and food meditations or sadhanas are explained.

A Way of Life is an easy to understand, comprehensive guide for assimilating the fundamentals of Ayurveda- India's ancient life science and system of holistic health care- into our modern, daily lives. Most people are familiar with the three humor constitutional types that form the basis for Ayurvedic treatment.

This is a handbook of Ayurvedic health care that combines physical, psychological and spiritual therapies. Utilizing herbs and minerals, proper nutrition and purificationand, above all, affirmative ways of living, Ayurveda treats not just the ailment but the whole person and emphasizes prevention of disease.

Ayurveda, practiced extensively throughout India, is reputed to be the oldest healing system in the world. In his book Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing, Dr. Vasant Lad clearly explains the principles and practical applications of Ayurveda.

Ayurveda Secrets of Healing is the most complete offering of the original cleansing and rejuvenative therapies of Pancha Karma, first taught and practiced by the ancient Vedic seers. In this definitive work, Maya Tiwari is the first author to reveal this sophisticated and timeless healing process in a way which is both comprehensive and readily adaptable to modern western culture.

Scott Gerson clearly and meticulously interprets the beautiful practice of Ayurveda, making it accessible to the 21st Century American. Dr. Gerson takes you through its history and basic tenents in language that any one could understand without ever "talking down" to his readers, and best of all, he doesn't skimp on details. This book is a must for all who are curious about Ayurveda or for those who are truly serious about learning this ancient art and science.

Life Impressions work is designed to release safely the historic imprints held in our bodies. We use the Touch of Awakening to liberate the healing memories and loosen the potential freedom compacted in the life impressions. Life Impressions work awakens the information and support, and offers safe practical skills needed to "drop our shoulders" and be at peace within

Yoga & Ayurveda therapy form a complete approach for optimal health, vitality and higher awareness. Yoga & Ayurveda reveals to us the secret powers of the body, breath, senses, mind and chakras. More importantly it unfolds transformational methods to work on them through diet, herbs, asana, pranayana and meditation.

Prof. Kulkarni is well known Ayurvedic Physician, Research Guide in Ayurveda, University of Poona, Director, Institute of Indian Medicine/Ayurveda Academy, Editor of seven journals including 'Deerghayu International' Author of Twelve books related to Ayurveda. Worked as president, Secretary, Treasurer of many Ayurvedic, Medical and Social Organisations at national and international level.

For women who want to solve their own health problems. This self-help guide shows how to use dietary changes and herbal supplements for treating PMS, mitigating pre-menopausal symptoms, preventing osteoporosis, and reversing many other ailments common to women.

The present publication, 'Essentials of Ayuveda', is significant in the sense that it contains the essence of all the sixteen specialities of Ayurveda by which one could get working knowledge of the system as a whole. The book, in a sense, is the first representative work of the present age composed in traditional scholarly style.