This handy package contains authoritative information on practicing the healing art of massage at home. Here are instructions on the basic strokes -- effleurage, petrissage, and kneading -- and techniques for combining strokes for maximum effect. Each step is clearly illustrated, and the book is spiral-bound so it will stay open for easy reference while readers practice their technique. Recipes and recommendations for essential oils are included, along with practical information on safety and advice on adapting techniques for the elderly, babies, and pregnant women. The CD, which contains a complete 60-minute session on audio, provides more of the author's expert guidance.