Hot stone massage or stone therapy is gaining popularity among the population. Many have not heard of such a massage technique. Therefore, it is worth highlighting the main points that most fully characterize this type of impact on the human body.
Hot stone massage is a new type of massage for modern society , which is carried out with the help of washed, heated to a certain temperature stones, basalt or semiprecious. Stones are laid out on the energy centers of the human body and act on energy flows (according to Eastern medicine). The stones also warm and relax the muscles.
What is the reason for the use of basalt stones? Basalt is a black volcanic rock that is rich in minerals and has the ability to absorb and hold the heat used to relax and soothe the body. Massage stones are varied in shape and polished. A characteristic feature of this type of massage is the variety of shapes and sizes of stones, as well as the possibility of their use in various parts of the body. Each section of the human body corresponds to a stone of a certain shape.
Massage with semiprecious stones is carried out without their preliminary heating.
In practice, basalt is used mainly (male stone, which embodies all four elements), marble (relieves inflammation and soothes nerves), tiger's eye (soothes and helps with heart diseases), aventurine (antistress stone), jadeite (has a beneficial effect on blood circulation), malachite (gives balance and smooths menstrual pains), amethyst (rejuvenates, relieves freckles and burns) and rose quartz (has a beneficial effect on the lymphatic system and pancreas, soothes the nervous system). The use of stones is due to ancient beliefs in their "soul", as well as the fact that stones are able to reflect, transmit cosmic energy and prolong life.
Stone therapy has a positive effect on the entire human body. The impact is made at the physiological and mental levels. In the first case, the stones help to relax, relieve pain, tension, stress. Back pain is inferior, blood circulation improves, metabolic processes are activated, a more complete cleansing of the body of toxins occurs. The psychological effect is manifested in the calming effect of massage. The anxiety goes away, depression eases, stress disappears. With arthritis, some circulatory diseases and insomnia, hot stone massage is used as one of the elements of treatment.
For modern society, stone therapy is new, but it has been known since ancient times. Oriental medicine has perfected the technique of this massage for centuries. Maria Hannigen in 1993 developed her stone massage system based on the knowledge of ancient healers. Her name is stone therapy. Since that time, the “new” type of massage began to gain popularity not only in the United States, but also in Europe. Each SPA-center has this service in its price list.
Hot stone massage lasts from sixty to ninety minutes. Stones are laid out on certain areas of the body.
The main advantage of hot stone massage is that it has practically no contraindications. The exceptions are infectious skin diseases, open wounds, a tendency for blood to thicken, as well as previous surgery and chemotherapy. It is not recommended to massage pregnant women and people with a sick heart.
Hot stone massage requires nudity from the client. But if you do not want to undress completely, then underwear can not be removed.
Hot stone massage is another “miracle” given to us by oriental medicine. The natural way of influencing the body helps to restore strength, normalize some internal processes, gives a good mood.