The use of hot stones to improve health and relaxation dates back thousands of years. They were used for placement within Ayurveda practice in India, for healing and improving the function of internal organs in China and in Hawaaii by the medicine shamans known as "Kahunas'. Historically hot stones warmed by fire were used by native Americans to give relief to aching muscles and the ancient stones were known for their spiritual aspect.
Basalt is a type of igneous rock that forms from the lava of an erupting volcano. It hardens and weathers to smooth, flat stones that when heated hold their warmth, making them ideal for massage.
Hot stone massage is a natural therapy where the practice of heating smooth stones to massage your body and place them on various areas. They heat and relax sore muscles and feel nothing short of amazing as they ground, nurture and melt away tension. Relaxation begins with an aromatic blend massage to warm up the body's muscle tissue before the smooth heated basalt stones are applied. They gently transmit heat as they glide along your muscles to melt away tension, stimulating blood and lymph flow which aids the release of toxins and eases tight muscles. Stones are also placed on your body and between your toes to energetically balance your energy centres and promote relaxation. A facial massage with small, smooth basalt stones and a soothing scalp massage complete this deeply relaxing therapy. Benefits of this ancient therapy include:
Relief of muscle tension and encourages relaxation
Releases toxins and improves skin appearance
Reduces stress and anxiety
Improves blood circulation and energy flow
Helps to promote better sleep
Experience a soothing sense of comfort and warmth
Helps in increasing joint flexibility
