Over 3000 years ago ancient civilisations were using hot stone massage believing that hot stones were beneficial for relaxing and cleansing the body and grounding the soul and soothing the mind .

The Hot Stone Massage or La Stone as it is sometimes called ,  originates in ancient India and China but also amongst the North American Indians .These people had traditions and healing rituals in which stones were a vital part .....thes were layed in patterns on the body , people wore stones as protection or carried them . Stones have been used as diagnostic tools as well as in childbirth where co;d stones were used to stem blood flow .

Today Hot Stone Massage has a large following and it is to be found in most of the big spas and healing centres of the world .

How does it work ?

Hot stone massage combines the benefits of thermotherapy ( the use of heat applications ) with massage strokes , the benefit being in that the stones are used to create a deeper and more relaxing treatment .

Cryotherapy , or the use of cold stones is also very beneficial in the case of trauma or injury , sinus problems and in conjunction with the hot stones are major circulation stimulants very powerful in the case of a detox treatment . 

Bassalt stones ( volcanic stones which retain their heat ) are heated and used on the skin which help the body then absorb the applied moisturising and therapeutic oils and at the same time preperes the muscles so that the therapist can work into the deeper muscle layers .

One stroke of heated bassalt stones is equivalent to 5 manual massage strokes .

What are the benefits of this treatment ?.

• Increased local circulation and improved blood flow to surrounding areas
• Heightened feelings of well being .
• Instant relaxation .
• Decreased muscle spasm
• Decreased muscle stiffness.
• Decreased blood pressure
• Decreased fatigue , stress , tension . 

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