Hot Stone (28PCS)
Description:
Excellent heat retention, and optimal handling of even shape!No beach or river pebbles, but consuming of boulders sawn, sanded and polished! You save not only the heat by the material and the perfectly polished surface, they also have a convenient,the pleasant and comfortable form use. The round oblong shape fits perfectly in the palm of the therapist.The rounded sides are ideal for pressing and massaging tight muscles and body parts.
A treatment that goes beyond the physical experience of a massage and enters a deeper dimension of relaxation, health and wellbeing. The warm basalt stones are used to massage with and sometimes placed on vital energy points. A deeper massage is achieved with the stones as each stroke is equivalent to at least five with the hands.
What is Hot Stone Therapy?
Hot Stone Therapy originated in Tuscan Arizona in 1993 by Mary Hannigan. It is now one of the fastest growing massage techniques of today. The use of hot stones is not however a new concept. The Chinese, Japanese and Indians have all used stones for ritual and healing over thousands of years.
Water heated, smooth basalt lava stones are used as well as traditional massage and Aromatherapy oils. Stones from volcanic origins are effective due to their thermal and energy conductive qualities.
The therapist will use the stone to massage with, they can also be laid out on the couch for the client to lie on, placed on the body or given to hold, there are also small stones that can be placed between the toes. Warm stones glide over the skin and warmth radiates through the body. A deeper massage can be achieved with the stones as one massage stroke with the stone is equivalent to 5-10 with the hand.
Stone Therapy is an effective form of healing stimulating the body’s self healing processes.
Stone Therapy is effective on a spritual level assisting with:
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Grounding, balancing and releasing blocked tension and stress.
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Refreshes the mind body and soul.
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Promotes a sense of wellbeing
Warm stone provide the soothing heat for deep tissue work on the body bring out the effective effect:
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Respiration is increased and then slowed down, enabling the client to go into a deeper state of relaxation.
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Circulation is improved.
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Increased nutrition to the muscles
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Increases metabolism, the rate at which the body processes food, burns energy and clears toxins
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Increases cell metabolism, the rate at which the body manufactures chemicals such as hormones.
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Increases lymph function which can detoxify and boost the immune system.
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Muscle tension released, and improves range of movement
Stone Therapy can help with
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Muscular aches and pains
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Poor circulation
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Rheumatic and arthritic conditions
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Fibromyalgia
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Back pain
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Stress, anxiety and tension
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Insomnia