Hot Stone Therapy - what is it?
Hot stone therapy /
massage is a kind of massage that uses treated
volcanic rocks such as basalt and basinite that are believed to promote
relaxation as well as eliminating negative energy within the client’s
body, mind and soul.
These stones are
carefully gathered and
handcrafted for various sizes, shapes and weights according to what
part of the body it will be use on.
It could be as small as
the size of the thumb or could be as large as about 2 to 3 pounds of
weight.
How does it
work?
In most treatments, the
stones are put on the chakra points of the
body along the spine. The chakra points are the body’s energy center.
It
is believed to vitalize the physical body. When stimulated, it balances
energy flow throughout the body.
The
stones are heated using water with temperature ranging from 120 – 130
degree Fahrenheit although usual treatment requires alternating the use
of hot basalt or basinite stones and much colder stones like marble
ones.
It
is believed that the combination of warmth and cool treatment
encourages the body to relax, detox and heal.
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