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Hot Stone Massage

Oral and recorded history for hundreds of years have talked about the therapeutic virtues of laying smooth warm stones upon an aching body. Over time the simple practice has evolved into an art whose favorite stone is made off Basalt which is found in lava. The stones pass warmth into the aching and tired muscles bringing relief and stress reduction.

The technique brings about soothing relaxation of both body and mind, helping to transition you into a broader and healthier outlook not only for you own life but for all those you come in contact with. Hot stone radiates its warmth even to the center of your heart touching your compassion and nourishing your love for yourself.

Hot Stone Massage Technique

When gently heated the rocks and sometimes the gems used in the massage are placed on the clients skin and a transfer of warmth achieves focus on the spot of the pain. A certified and well trained massage therapist places the warm stones into the palms of her hand to massage the back, neck and muscles in arms and legs to help get the blood flowing. The masseuse uses these techniques to perform a relaxing gentle massage. An additional part of the process is to leave the warm stones for a prescribed amount of time in strategic places on the body.

Hot Stones For Home

get your own stones to use with family and friends

Personal Massage Stone Set Basalt Hot Rocks Stones

Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 06/01/2012)

Not all massage stones are equal! Basalt is the preferred stone for hot stone massage because of it's unique ability to retain heat for longer periods of time than any other type of stone. This is because natural basalt has a very high iron and magnesium content. Let's imagine a piece of steel that has been exposed to the natural elements for any length of time. The elements combine to create what we know as ru

Learn From a Pro

before you Do It Yourself visit a massage therapist

The pain relief and joy you can experience from a hot stone massage certainly can be recreated at home with a friend or a loved one, but having a professional schooled in all the techniques of massage therapy will bring not only increased benefits but all additional layers of safety. The importance of having the stones heated correctly can not be over stated. It is not just the heat but also contamination of the hot stones that needs to be tended to. A good idea before you embark on doing it yourself is to visit a massage therapist a couple of times and ask for tips as the massage proceeds.

Learn Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage: A Three Dimensional Approach (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))

by: Leslie Bruder

Amazon Price: $38.24 (as of 06/01/2012)

Hot Stone Massage: A Three Dimensional Approach is a user-friendly, easy-to-follow manual designed to teach professional massage therapists how to give a safe, effective, and artful hot stone massage. The book covers every aspect of administering a hot stone massage including the many types of stones along with their geological origin, equipment and accessories needed, room set up, benefits and precautions, diseases and conditions to avoid, physiological effects of heat and cold, effective stone temperatures, diagrams for stone placement, creative massage techniques, and a novel system for optimal stone management and flow.

Professional Stone Heater

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Nesco Spa-Pro massage stone heater, 18 quart.

Amazon Price: $83.99 (as of 06/01/2012)

Nesco Spa-Pro massage stone heater, 18 quart. Professional, attractive, high quality stainless steel exterior. 18 qt. ideal for full body massage therapy treatment. Removable water reservoir with easy to clean porcelain-coated steel interior. Easy to use temperature control: "preheat" setting to heat water quickly, and "operating range" setting to help maintain desired water temperature. Underwriter laboratory (UL) commercially apporved heater

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Hot Gem Massage

learn the ins and outs of using gems in massage

Hot Stone and Gem Massage

by: Dagmar Fleck, Liane Jochum

Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 06/01/2012)

This book provides step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions for treatments for each area of the body. The authors then include details on the specific healing powers of 54 gemstones, showing how to further enhance the benefits of hot stone massage with gemstone chakra treatment. For instance, in facial massage, working with amethyst can alleviate headaches and help heal skin blemishes.

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TandCrecruitment Feb 26, 2012 @ 8:05 am | delete

Wouldn't mind having a Hot stone Massage one day

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TIRMassageStone Jun 27, 2011 @ 11:56 am | delete

A hot stone massage doesn't only feel amazing, it also has health benefits. It's the same concept as when someone uses a heat pad when they are sore. The transfer of the heat from the stone to the client is therapeutic. It is even more beneficial when combined with cold stones.