Massage Terminology the Client Should Understand
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| | kickboxing | Boxing techniques, basic kicks, and martial arts moves (all self-defense tactics) that give the upper and lower body an intense cardiovascular, aerobic, and body-toning workout. |
| | kinesiology | The study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy related to human movement. |
| | kinesthetic awareness | Sensitivity to the moment of your body through space that contributes to your ability to balance and move rhythmically and fluidly. It is sometimes developed as a self-awareness technique for spiritual growth. |
| | Kneipp baths | Water therapies originated by Germany's Father Sebastian Kneipp, a holistic teacher and proponent of natural remedies. Originally involving dips in the icy Danube, nowadays the therapy involves immersion both in warm and cold water. |
| | kosher | From the Hebrew meaning "fit" or "proper," food that meets the criteria of Jewish law regarding the ingredients and the equipment used to produce it. One of the basic laws prohibits combining meat and milk. |
| | krauter bath | Based on German natural remedy, this is a strong, aromatic herbal bath solution. |
| | kur | From the German "kur," a planned course of spa treatments that typically involve mineral water, mud baths, algae, and herbs. "Taking the kur" might be a ten- to twenty-day process every three months. |
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