healing stone therapy
What is Healing (Hot) Stone Therapy?
In recent years, using stones in healing therapy has become widely accepted as a
great addition to the world of Complementary Therapy. It’s present in the industry
for a good reason. This form of therapy has come to be considered a highly
effective way to complement the more traditional massage practices, like Lomilomi.
In recent years, using stones in healing therapy has become widely accepted as a
great addition to the world of Complementary Therapy. It’s present in the industry
for a good reason. This form of therapy has come to be considered a highly
effective way to complement the more traditional massage practices, like Lomilomi.
Treatments
As a precursor to a massage treatment, the stones are placed on areas of the
body, to warm the tissues, before the massage therapist administers a deep
massage. By the reckoning of some experts, the stones’ heat produces powerful
and dramatic results when they are placed on certain key areas of the body (Chakra
lines/points, and acupuncture meridians among them). However, they can be used
as a healing treatment in their own right, by applying the massage techniques through
the stones.
As a precursor to a massage treatment, the stones are placed on areas of the
body, to warm the tissues, before the massage therapist administers a deep
massage. By the reckoning of some experts, the stones’ heat produces powerful
and dramatic results when they are placed on certain key areas of the body (Chakra
lines/points, and acupuncture meridians among them). However, they can be used
as a healing treatment in their own right, by applying the massage techniques through
the stones.
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Benefits
Use of hot stones can alleviate the discomfort of fatigued and aching muscles.
Besides this, proponents of hot stone therapy contend that using a warm stones
Detoxification routine can tremendously improve blood circulation and the
exchange of lymph in the body. It is also claimed that this healing technique can relax
the nervous system, loosen tight joints, and release energy in the body that has
been blocked, thus aiding the body to function more efficiently.
Given all these advantages, it’s not surprising that this therapy is seen as perfect for
people very sensitive to heavy pressure. It’s considered a good technique for
people afflicted by fibromyalgia, and with the relief the stones can offer for sore,
tired muscles, it’s great for exercise and sports enthusiasts, with routines available
for such problems as Tennis Elbow, knee pain, and shoulder problems.
In summary, there are many benefits to be gained through healing stone therapy. To
recap, here are a few:
Use of hot stones can alleviate the discomfort of fatigued and aching muscles.
Besides this, proponents of hot stone therapy contend that using a warm stones
Detoxification routine can tremendously improve blood circulation and the
exchange of lymph in the body. It is also claimed that this healing technique can relax
the nervous system, loosen tight joints, and release energy in the body that has
been blocked, thus aiding the body to function more efficiently.
Given all these advantages, it’s not surprising that this therapy is seen as perfect for
people very sensitive to heavy pressure. It’s considered a good technique for
people afflicted by fibromyalgia, and with the relief the stones can offer for sore,
tired muscles, it’s great for exercise and sports enthusiasts, with routines available
for such problems as Tennis Elbow, knee pain, and shoulder problems.
In summary, there are many benefits to be gained through healing stone therapy. To
recap, here are a few:
- Relieves sore muscles
- Loosens tight joints
- Aids blood and lymph circulation
- Relaxes the nervous system
- Releases blocked energies
- Helps deep relaxation
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The Beginnings of Stone Therapy
Despite what many people believe, the concept of hot stone massage did not
originate in the Arizona desert, or as part of a saint’s vision, as some therapists
claim. In fact, the origins of this therapy go back 5000 years. It was developed in
ancient India within the therapeutic traditions of Ayurveda. The techniques
travelled and spread across to the Pacific Islands with explorers and settlers,
eventually reaching Hawaii, from where the current tradition emanates. Research
indicates that this kind of therapy saw its origin in the rocks that healers collected
from riverbeds. They would warm them using hot water or coals and then treat
bodily discomfort with them. Through these ancient methods, today’s hot stone
massage entered the practice of healing.
Despite what many people believe, the concept of hot stone massage did not
originate in the Arizona desert, or as part of a saint’s vision, as some therapists
claim. In fact, the origins of this therapy go back 5000 years. It was developed in
ancient India within the therapeutic traditions of Ayurveda. The techniques
travelled and spread across to the Pacific Islands with explorers and settlers,
eventually reaching Hawaii, from where the current tradition emanates. Research
indicates that this kind of therapy saw its origin in the rocks that healers collected
from riverbeds. They would warm them using hot water or coals and then treat
bodily discomfort with them. Through these ancient methods, today’s hot stone
massage entered the practice of healing.
The Basics
This therapeutic method is also referred to as ‘la
stone’ or ‘heated stone’ therapy. It is claimed that it
creates a unique connection between people and
nature, perhaps because the process includes the use
of basalt stones of different shapes and forms that
have been heated in water. They aid in healing different
kinds of imperfections in the body.
This therapeutic method is also referred to as ‘la
stone’ or ‘heated stone’ therapy. It is claimed that it
creates a unique connection between people and
nature, perhaps because the process includes the use
of basalt stones of different shapes and forms that
have been heated in water. They aid in healing different
kinds of imperfections in the body.
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