This technique has its roots in ancient healing practices and traditional therapies and comes from various indigenous cultures, including Native American culture.
This therapy involves heating smooth volcanic stones, usually made of basalt, in hot water and then placing them strategically on the body or using them to massage specific areas.
Benefits of Hot stone massage:
★ Deep relaxation, produced by the heat of the stones, helps to relax the muscles and relieve tensions, giving a feeling of well-being and relaxation.
★ Stress relief, heat reduces stress and anxiety, improving emotional balance.
★ Improves circulation, heat dilates blood vessels, which increases blood flow improving circulation.
★ Relieves muscle and joint pain, the combination of pressure and heat helps relieve pain in the muscles and joints.
★ Detoxification, the heat of the stones stimulates the lymphatic system and thereby eliminates toxins from the body.
★ Energy balance, stones have energetic properties, which promotes the balance of the body’s energy.
