Hot Stone Massage

Massage stones are a special variety of basalt of volcanic origin. They hve a smoothly polished surface - to glide easily over the skin, and create a pleasant sensation. They are oval-shaped stones of different sizes, and great heat conductors.

A combination of various techniques

Hot stone massage appeared in the 20th century as a combination of a variety of techniques such as thermotherapy, chakra therapy, reflexology, lithotherapy and aromatherapy. One important concept of this massage originates from ancient indian knowledge about our bodies' energy centers.

Energy is created and regulated in the chakra system. In western societies, we usually describe 7 chakras: root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, crown. The harmonious functioning of all chakras is of vital importance - any congestion or imbalance is reflected in the flow of energy in the human body.

Effects of stone massage:

• Nourishes skin tissues, due to the dilation of blood and lymphatic vessels,
  
• Balances muscle tension, improves secretion of metabolic products,
  
• Relaxes, creates sedative and analgesic effect, relieves stress, balances energy,
  
• Cleanses the body, accelerates the process of tissue exchange and excretion of metabolic products
  
• Balances muscular tension; improves blood circulation, nourishes and oxygenates the skin,
  
• Restores balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Indications for stone massage:

• Muscle pain, increased muscle tension,
• States of psychophysical fatigue, back pain, stress,
• Circulatory disorders, insomnia, chronic inflammation, constipation, orthopedic injuries,
• Rheumatic diseases, degenerative joint diseases, scarring, adhesions, contractures, cellulitis,
• Functional disorders of internal organs,
• Premenstrual tension (PMS),
• Cerebral palsy,
• Orthopedic injuries,
• Reynaud's disease,
• Sciatica and shoulder sciatica,
• Neuroses of the psychogenic type,
• Paralysis and paresis,
• Conditions after CNS injuries,
• After a prolonged illness or leaving the hospital.

Contraindications for stone massage:

• Fever, disorders of superficial feeling,
• Breaks in skin, dermatological lesions, varicose veins of the lower legs,
• Cancer, heart defects and diseases, diabetes, pregnancy.

Hot stone massage gives you the effect of deep relaxation due to unblocked energy; you feel harmony and inner peace.