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Indulge in a
Hot Stone Massage!
by Francoise
Rapp
Have you heard about hot stone
massage? If you have never experienced this unique indulgence,
you owe yourself this exquisite moment.
Stone massage is a unique connection
we experience with nature, offering a sense of profoundness and
sacredness that we too often forget. It's a deep healing and
unique moment that enhances our awareness and brings us closer
to our true essence. It is the perfect treatment that is as enjoyable
and healing for the client as it is for the practitioner.
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Stone massage involves the application
of water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes to key points
on the body, giving a deep massage and creating sensations of
comfort and warmth. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing
manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage.
In cases of muscular injury and
inflammation, frozen, cooling marble stones are used. This creates
a type of thermotherapeutic 'vascular gymnastics' in the circulatory
system to help the body detoxify and heal. The warmer stones
expand the blood vessels, pushing blood and unwanted waste materials
through the body. This has a sedative effect on the nervous system.
The cold stones cause the blood vessels to constrict, stimulating
the nervous system and drawing blood and waste products along
the body.
This ensures that every cell
in the body receives more oxygen and nutrients while at the same
time waste material is removed more effectively through the corresponding
increase in lymph flow. Not unlike changing the old oil and filter
in your car for a newer filter with clean oil—a service
for the body. |
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It is quite an experience to
feel the deeply relaxing, penetrating heat from the basalt stones
alternating with the toning and refreshing coolness of the marble
stones. The use of extremes of temperature has long been scientifically
and medically proven to be of benefit to the body. Those who
wish to relax and tone their muscles with a minimum of effort
see this in the use of ice packs for muscle trauma and the use
of saunas.
Stone massage makes you feel
deeply relaxed, allowing you to let go of all the stress that
is held within your body. It is really an amazing experience
to offer to the ones you love!
Those experiencing a hot stone
massage will notice a healing improvement of the following symptoms:
- Muscular aches, pains, sprains,
and strains
- Poor circulation
- Rheumatic and arthritic conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- MS
- Back pain
- Stress, anxiety and tension
- Insomnia
- Depression
How to incorporate aromatherapy?
The wealth of combining both!
Adding aromatherapy to your hot stone treatment is easy and has
an amazing affect on your clients' mood and physical well-being.
For instance, try the following recipe to alleviate muscular
pain and aches:
Prepare your blend into a 2-oz
bottle. Pour the essential oils first and then add the vegetable
oil. Apply the oils first on the body and then apply or/and massage
with the hot stones.
Muscular Aches Pain
* 7 drops of Birch
* 6 drops of Ginger
* 6 drops of Peppermint
Do you have to be a professional
to perform a Hot Stone Treatment?
I strongly encourage you to learn more about treatments like
this and pursue training. The classes are fun and very informational.
Visit the Last Stone Therapy website to read more. |
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