Hot Stone Massage therapy is becoming widely known for its deeply relaxing benefits. It employs a technique that uses smooth, heated basalt stones which are massaged on the body to melt away knots, tension and stress. It can be applied as a relaxation technique using hot essential oils. The hot stone experience relieves pain, promotes harmony, balance and peace. It truly is a unique experience.
During a hot stone massage, the stones’ warmth enhances the relaxing effects of the pressure. Some people believe the stones have healing, grounding qualities, which makes hot stone massage a more profound experience than your basic massage
Therapeutic relaxation with the use of warm basalt stones placed on specific parts of the body and used to work the muscles to relieve pain and unblock energy pathways in the body.
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage
- Improves blood flow to tissues and organs to relieve muscular pain
- Helps loosen muscle tissue and by doing so releases toxins from the muscle and aids proper blood and oxygen circulation
- Triggers the release of oxytocin and serotonin which helps to reduce the heart rate and stress hormone level
- Stimulates the release of endorphins to help the body restore and heal itself
- Stimulates the nervous system to boost energy levels
- Increases the circulation of lymph to help cleanse the body of waste and toxins