Hot or cold stone therapy massage uses heated and cold special stones to relieve stiff, sore, aching muscles.
Stone therapy massage involves the application of warm basalt stones and cool sedimentary stones of different shapes and sizes, and temperatures, to key points on the body, in order to balance 'chakra'.
Creating a sense of warmth and comfort, the heat from a stone therapy massage relaxes the muscles allowing greater manipulation and a massage of deeper intensity.
How does Stone Therapy Massage Work?
Different stones serve different purposes.
Seven chakra stones are used for bringing balance to chakra centers. Some are used for massage and layouts, and others are used as palm rests.
To elicit mental and physical healing, stones are heated to varying temperatures between 125 - 135 degrees Fahrenheit and placed in various positions on the body.
Warm basalt stones are used for deep penetration to loosen and sooth tightened, congested muscles. Cool marble stones are used to reduce inflammation creating a rejuvenating and balanced treatment.
Many therapists will use stone massage therapy in conjunction with other massage treatments such as trigger point therapy or aromatherapy.
The use of different massage techniques, together with the stones, produces energy and releases areas of blockage.
The alternate use of hot and cold stones encourages healing. Hot stones ease stiffness and encourage circulation and help to move waste materials through the body.
Cold stones reduce inflammation and swelling. They cause blood vessels to constrict, stimulate the nervous system and draw waste along the body.
The corresponding increase in lymph flow ensures the effective removal of waste material from the body.
The Benefits of Stone Massage Therapy
Stone therapy massage relieves stress, anxiety and tension. It is deeply relaxing and improves poor circulation, is effective for reducing muscular aches, pains, strains and sprains. Other benefits include:
o detoxifies physically and energetically
o tones and enhances tissue repair
o soothes and decongests the body
o relaxes and rejuvenates
o leaves you feeling grounded, balanced, and revitalized
What Happens During a Stone Therapy Massage Session?
You will be asked to lie on a towel covering a variety of flat hot and cold stones that trace the spine. Specific oils are applied gently to the skin before the therapist begins to glide the hot stones across the meridian lines.
Therapists start at the feet and glide the stones in a ritualistic manner over the body. Stones are cradled in the palms and nestled in the toes balancing and aligning energy, sending out healing properties and reducing stress.
Booking a Stone Therapy Massage Treatment
Stone Therapy Massage is very popular and widely available with many practitioners of other massage therapies, using stones in their practice.
Just one treatment allows you to feel completely at peace with yourself and your surroundings.
Described as the ultimate journey for mind, body and soul, stone therapy massage is pure decadence and a real indulgence that you definitely deserve!
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