Kris Quinones is a Licensed Muscular Therapist, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Continuing Education (CEU) provider, and wellness spa trainer with over 25 years of professional experience in Ayurvedic bodywork, orthopedics, and integrative healing. Through Rasayana, LLC, she bridges classical Ayurvedic tradition with evidence-informed clinical practice. This book showcases her proprietary Rasayana Method - a clinical framework integrating Abhyanga, Marma Chikitsa, and myofascial techniques. She is a highly sought-after instructor for both clinicians and elite athletes who travel to Colorado Springs for Olympic training and competitive events. When not teaching or training you'll find her reading or exploring new places.
Description
This groundbreaking book ushers the science of classic Ayurvedic theory into an innovative and modern context. It bridges traditional Abhyanga with contemporary soft tissue therapy grounded in Ayurvedic principles to restore vitality and longevity through pain relief. A defining feature of this work is the integration of Marma Chikitsa - the ancient system of Indian energy points - with hands-on myofascial techniques, creating a uniquely comprehensive clinical framework unavailable in any existing manual therapy text. Conditions such as fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic pain from injuries, and headaches are all addressed within the framework of a tissue therapy system, with reference to Doshic subtypes. It offers clinical applications that recognize the body as a holistic and intricate set of networks that should be engaged with fully to maximize natural soft tissue repair and regeneration. This book is split into four parts: tradition, tissues, techniques, and thailums (formulas), and is aimed at massage therapists and bodyworkers looking to expand their healing capabilities. It is supplemented with demonstration videos online showcasing a variety of techniques.
Acknowledgements Foreword by Kate O'Donnell Preface Introduction SECTION ONE - TRADITION Indigenous Wisdom: Honoring and Offering in Relationships as a way of Healing Atlas of Ayurveda: Understanding its History and Philosophy Subtle Body Systems: Doshas, Koshas, Marma, and Srotas Ayurvedic Psychology SECTION TWO - TISSUES The Seven Dhatus: Lymph, Blood, Muscle, Fat, Bone, Marrow, Reproductive The Living Matrix: Fascia as a Sensory Organ and Myofascial Release Body Mapping with Marma and Fascia Tracks Primal Movements for Longevity Decoding Health: Metabolic Markers and Longevity Metrics SECTION THREE - TECHNIQUES & APPLICATIONS General Guidelines Client Assessment & Treatment Considerations What You Need From Intuition to Method: Stroke Techniques for Deep Healing Basic Abhyanga Strokes and Descriptions Basic Abhyanga Sequence Rhythm and Tempo Clinical Customizations for Musculoskeletal and Pain Conditions Low Back Pain / Sciatica Headache / Migraine Thoracic Outlet / Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Recommended Stroke Modifications (direction, pressure, tempo, rhythm) Plantar Fasciitis The Subtle Toolbox: Energetic Enhancements for Ayurvedic Massage Dosha-balancing Essential Oils Crystals Sound Therapy SECTION FOUR - THAILUMS (FORMULAS) Defining a Rasayana: The Gold Standard of Rejuvenation Botanical Alchemy: Traditional Herbal Oils for Strength, Detox, and Longevity The Rejuvenated Body: Ayurvedic Nutrition for Healthy Muscle Building Conclusion REFERENCES RECOMMENDED RESOURCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR